John 20:30-31 – “Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” Jesus = the Messiah + SOG Belief in JESUS + LIFE…
John 1:19-28; Matt 11:2-19 Just who do you think you are? Background: John the Baptiser… Excited about Jesus from the beginning (Lk 1:41) Man of integrity & humility. Lived simply (Mt 3:4-6) Pointed people to Jesus (Jn 1:6-8) Who John isn’t (Jn 1vv19-21): v19 Investigation v20 Messiah/Christ v21 Elijah or the prophet Who John is (vv22-25): More than a prophet, the Elijah,…
How important is Jesus for Christianity? Who is JESUS? What did he come to do? Why did the apostle John write it and why did he include what he did? John 20:30-31, “Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus…
What do you need to be content in life? show pictures “Contentment is satisfaction or happiness to the full extent of one’s desires.” (Oxford) – ‘give us our daily bread’ Neither poverty nor riches Proverbs 30:7-9 – “Two things I ask of you, O LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither…
Annoying things Why Jesus’ love is so annoying Attaining true spirituality
“Life balance”? – picture of balancing rocks What is Balance? Firstly -the world is bigger than just you Secondly – takes the environment into account Thirdly – MUST take the God of the Bible into account Balanced living is NOT lukewarm and empty of any real convictions. Balanced living in the bible Balanced living starts with a right relationship with God Ecc…
Stress relief? What would be your ideal plan of relaxation? Is relaxation a good thing? One day in seven How do we go about relaxing? Slow down … Psalm 46:10 – “Be still and know that I am God” … BUT don’t opt out. … extended time … unfrustrated, idle time to meditate 1) Relaxation via Meditation Meditation … a sustained ……
New Year improvements … long term exterior … what long term interior You cannot improve how much God loves you You cannot improve the certainty of your salvation John 3:36 – “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life for God’s wrath remains on him“. Why bother improving yourself? Glorify God – Ps 63:3…
1) The great search for ourselves “Richard is far too arrogant” to “Richard is a pleasant and interested student“. (show photo) 2) We can only understand ourselves in the light of God and his purposes for humanity Psalm 139:1-4 “O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts…
What we want What we need Will God really give me what I want? How do I live in this tension?