The Antidote to Idolatry 1. “Listen to Me” (v3-4 & v12-13) Tender Encouragement and Tender Rebuke 2. “Remember” (v8-9) Tender Admonition and Tender Revelation
1. PAUL THE HELPER! Gathering sticks 2. PAUL THE HEALER! Touching lives 3. PAUL THE HERALD! Winning souls
A Stone of: 1. DECISION! (v22, 37) Do I go or do I stay? 2. DEPRESSION! (v41) David weeping and falling 3. DEVOTION! (v42) A covenant of love LESSONS: 1. Beware of an inward civil war 2. Be sure that life will bring pain 3. Beware of the suction of sadness 4. Be sure of…
1. The Contrast: Darkness and Light 2. The Prophetic Names: Wonderful Counsellor – He has all the wisdom we need Mighty God – He has all the power we need Everlasting Father – He has the family we need Prince of Peace – He brings now, and will bring in the future the peace we need. 3….
1) A CALL! (v6-14) a) Fan the flame (v6-7) b) Don’t be ashamed (v8) c) Share in the suffering (v8-10) d) Be persuaded (v12) e) Follow the pattern (v13) f) Guard the Gospel (v14) 2) A COLLAPSE! (v15) Of followers and leaders (“All who are in Asia turned away from me..”) 3) A COMFORT! (v16-18)…
1. The Priority of Prayer (v1-4) Its Importance Its Content Its Outcome 2. The Proclamation of Truth (v5-7) By Declaration By Demonstration