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…
Sermons on Matthew (Page 6)
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…
Matthew 26:17-30 Matthew 26:31-35 Matthew 26:36-46 Matthew 26:47-56 Matthew 26:57-75
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,…
What do we do when one of us openly sins? 3 reasons why we sin. Firstly – we do not realise it is sinful Secondly – we are struggling Thirdly – we do not care What should we do if our brother or sister in Christ sins? Matthew 18:15-20 Step 1 Verse 15 – Go and show them their fault. Step 2…