If you were allowed to own just one book of the Bible which one would you choose? 1) The situation in Rome written in 57 AD 49 AD, Emperor Claudius expelled all Jews from Rome Suetonius, Acts 18:2-3 2) An impressive Gospel a) The gospel is God’s … verse 1 b) .. promised before hand verse 2 c) … is about Jesus…
What does God think about divorce? Four reasons where divorce is possible – Ex 21:9-10 – deprives her of food, clothing and conjugal rights – Deut 24:1 – adultery … “any thing” clause – twisted scripture – Matthew 19:3 – Jesus answer to this twisted scripture 1 Cor 7 1 Cor 7:10 – remain married – v 3-5 – the importance of…
Divorce… a common place event 1) A stress on rights not duties. 2) Unrealistic expectations of easy and sustained happiness 3) The emancipation of women 4) A loss of parent support 5) The wider acceptance of divorce and remarriage 6) A decline in religion and the wide rejection of what God’s word says even among those who claim to follow Jesus 7) …
What does God’s word say about singleness? Christianity is different from other world views Judaism, celibacy is to be deplored Koran encourages single people to marry Mormons explicitly reject celibacy Christianity affirms singleness Who is single? Is it OK to be single? The Old covenant Gen 2::18, It is not good for man to be alone” Jeremiah told NOT to marry (Jer…
Intro: Bono, the man of Mystery Hezekiah, the man of Mystery 1. Dealing with a personal Crisis (38:1-8) a desperate need brought to God – v1-3 a gracious answer miraculously confirmed v4-8 2. Celebrating an amazing deliverance (38:9-22) realism about the need v9-14 resolve about the future v15-22 3. Compromising the key principle (39:1-8) flattery subverts faith v1-2 judgment removes blessing v3-8…
Who can you trust? Is 36:5 – on whom are you depending? (show picture) picture of Lachish and siege ramp picture of Solomon’s pool see Isaiah 7:1-25 On whom are you depending? Hezekiah seeks the Lord Isaiah 37:4, “It may be that the Lord YOUR god will hear the words of the cup bearer, whom his master the king of Assyria has…
Judgment and the character of God Qu: What is the right and just response that God should make to all those who stand against him? Hebrews 10:31 – “it is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God“. God is Angry Is 34:1 …the nations to account. Is 30:19 … immanent destruction and judgement … JUDGEMENT DAY 1) …
Intro: The Consuming Fire, 33:14 is central to the passage. 1. God’s fire destroys His enemies, so trust in Him v1-6 2. God’s fire consumes all evil, so walk with Him v7-16 3. God’s fire secures His city, so wait for Him v17-24