A surprising request Mark 15:43 – Joseph of Arimathea Was Jesus really dead? 1) The centurion did not make a mistake 2) A pretty deadly event 3) A spear hole … water and blood The tomb is empty 16: 8, “Trembling and bewildered, the women went out fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone because they were afraid.” Do you…
Pictures – Castle – Pigeon House Mountain, NSW A problem removed Their taunts were true Explaining what Jesus death did “My God My God why have you abandoned me” “the curtain in the temple was torn in two from top to bottom” “Surely this man was the son of God” The response to Jesus matters John 3:36 – “Whoever believes in the…
Structure and Context Jesus’ 1st Trial (14v53-65) Peter’ Trial (14v66-72) Jesus’ 2nd Trial (15v1-20) Application How will I show pride in Jesus this week? Further Reading: Is 53:7-9; Ps 38:7-17; Acts 2; 1 Pet 2:19-24, 3:14-18, 4:1, 12-19
Scene 1: The Boast Scene 2: Being Human Scene 3: The Reality
James 1:22 – “do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves do what it says”. The passage in its context Leaving the temple Two obvious questions … do not follow signs … be on your guard In tough times … preach the gospel … stand firm The cataclysmic event – Mark 13:13 … Daniel 9:27, 11:31, 12:11 = the…
… Mount Zion … “in that day” Total Victory Isaiah 25:6 – a banquet Victory over death Isaiah 25:7-8 People’s response to God’s total Victory a) Praise of God 25:1-5 – Praise his name … 25:9 – Rejoice and be glad … b) Rejection of God … swimming in manure Isaiah 25:10-12 The Glorious Future Isaiah 26:7 – level pathways Isaiah 26:7-9…
1. The uncertainty of riches v1-7 2. The sovereign authority of God v8-14 3. The promise of restoration v 15-18 Conclusion
Do I need some new glasses? Mistake 1: Rejoice now, ignore the future v1-8a Mistake 2: I did this, not Him! v8b-11 Mistake 3: Feasting when I should be Repenting v12-14 Mistake 4: Seeking the Wrong Glory v15-19 We Need Immanuel
A terrible job 1) The butt naked prophet of Judgment 2) Trust in Egypt is misplaced Is 19:1, 19:2, 19:3-4, 19: 5-10, 19:11-15 What about us? 3) God’s Salvation Isaiah 19:16 … “In that Day” Isaiah 19:19-22 a) Egyptians will shudder before God’s judgement – v 16-17 b) Cities in Egypt will follow YHWH – v 18 c) People in Egypt will…