What do you fear? 4 Liberating truths = God is Great, God is Glorious, God is Good, God is Gracious. Uses of the word Glorious … glorious stroke play … the weather was glorious What the bible says = our response to his perfect character. Piper, “God’s glory is him going public with his infinite beauty, worth and value”. What should our…
Sermons on Revelation (Page 4)
1. Natural disasters… 2005 Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, Nepal Earthquake 2. Personal disasters Sickness and disease Disability and suffering 3. First we need to acknowledge that there is a problem, and it’s a BIG problem. Suffering naturally generates a ‘why’ question in us – why does a good God let this happen? We should take care never to ‘normalise’ the presence of suffering…
A bizarre symbol For Romans … a vulgar term For Jews – Deuteronomy 21:23, “anyone who is hung on a tree is under God’s curse”. Mocked or ridiculed. “Alexamous worships his God”. Why it must remain central The cross is central to the plans of God The cross is central in OT prophecy The cross is central in Jesus’ story The cross…
The Shoot (v21) – The Shoot displays my splendour and glory The Glory of the Lord has risen on you, and the nations will bring their wealth to you. v1-13 Isaiah prophesies that God is going to shine upon Israel. He is showing them compassion in this time of restoration. John 8:12 – “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said,…
Introducing who? v 1-5 called before birth mouthpiece of God servant of God struggles to gather Israel together A brighter vision v 6-7 to bring salvation for the world to suffer to be glorified Bringing them home v 8-12 The world rejoices -v 13 For the Israelites waiting for the servant For us who know the servant A brighter vision
Context: Jesus Centred Who Jesus is (2v1) The Pat on the Back (2vv2-3+6) The Shake-Up (2v4-5) The Promise (2v7) Application Is Jesus and His cross paramount in my life? Further reading: The Gospel in Revelation: G. Goldsworthy; Rev 5:5-6, 20:7-10; Isaiah 11:6; 1 Kings 18:38; 2 Kings 1:13-14; John 19:26-27; Gen 3:8; Acts 6:5; Mark 3:28-29, Gen 3:22; John 15:5; Heb 12:1-2
Attributes of God Firstly – Only one God and that he is all powerful Secondly, God is all good Thirdly, God is all wise Wrong solutions that ‘Christians’ have resorted to … he does not know the future … God not all powerful … it is our free will to choose What does the Bible say … 1) There is no pain…