HOPE! (Romans 15:13)
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IT’S FOR ALL PEOPLE
Because God made all He offers hope to all
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IT’S ROOTED IN HISTORY
Jesus was a real person who actually lived
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IT CANNOT BE TAKEN AWAY FROM US
1) THE MURMUR! (Ex 16:1-3) Complaint, Disapproval, Grumble, Moan, Criticise. 2) THE MANNA! (Ex 16:4-7, 12-16, 21, 31-32, 35-36) What is it? Man hu = Manna Gather it daily, Don’t hoard it, Gather twice on a Friday, Keep an omer to remember 3) THE MASTER! (John 6:31-35) Jesus said: “I AM the bread of life”…
1. In Christ we have: a) Fellowship – Forgiveness – The Advocate b) Propitiation – Power – Confidence c) Abundant Love – Adoption – Assurance d) The Conqueror – The Example – The Truth e) God with us – Nothing to Fear – Strength to Obey – Discernment – Protection f) The Transfer from DEATH…
1. SPEAK OUT! (v19-20) a) ALL need to hear so ALL need to speak b) Use natural connections c) Use appropriate concepts 2. STAND OUT! (v21-26) a) God’s blessing makes the disciples bold b) God’s kingdom is being built c) God’s grace is on display d) God’s church is characterised by goodness, faithfulness, steadfastness…
1. THE CROWD – NOT TO DO LIST: a) Lay up Treasure on Earth (v13-21) b) Misinterpret the Important (v54-56) c) Remain Enemies (v57-59) 2. THE CORE – NOT TO DO LIST: a) Be a Hypocrite (v1-3) b) Be Fearful or Anxious (v4-7; 22-34) c) Be Ashamed (v8-12) d) Be Complacent (v35-48) e) Be…
1) A PLAGUE! (v14, 16-18) The infection of false teaching: quarrelling, ruining, babbling, infecting, swerving, upsetting 2) A PLEDGE! (v19) God’s firm foundation: invisible & visible 3) A PLEA! (v15, 20-26) Be diligent (v15) Be clean (v20-22), Be quiet (v23) Be humble (v24-26)
1. A Prophecy Fulfilled (v5-24) The Temple will be destroyed You will be persecuted Jerusalem will be flattened If God says it’s going to happen then you can be certain that it will happen. 2. A Prophecy Still To Come (v25-27) The Son of Man is coming back! Matthew 24:36 “but concerning that day…