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Walk this Way #4 1 John

Obedience, imitation & love John pauses to encourage and affirm genuine Christians in their identity He addresses 3 groups of people - some confusion depending upon version as to what these groups…

1 John 2:12 (NLT)

Walk this Way #3 1 John

Greatest cause of atheism is Christians who worship with their lips and then deny his existence by their lifestyles Double life ? If we have fellowship but walk in darkness then we lie and don't know…

1 John 2:1 (NLT), 1 John 2:4 (NLT), 1 John 2:5 (NLT), 1 John 2:6 (NLT), 1 John 2:9 (NLT)

Walk this Way #2 1 John

P1 John 1:5-10; 2:1 It matters how we live if we follow God. V5 God is light and in him no darkness at all 'walk in the light' John directly addresses 3 false ideas prevalent then and also today:…

Psalm 32:1 (NLT), 1 John 1:5 (NLT), 1 John 2:1 (NLT)

Walk this Way #1 1 John

Walk as Jesus walked This is a message to each and all of us Central focus is Jesus John in writing this letter is finishing his race and is passionate about Jesus and wants others to love him as he…

1 John 1:1 (NLT), 1 John 1:2 (NLT), 1 John 1:3 (NLT), 1 John 1:4 (NLT)

Major in the Minors #10 Jonah

God of the second chance No-one beyond reach of God's forgiveness Our actions reflect our relationship with God When told that nineveh to be destroyed in 40 days they immediately fasted and put on…

Major on the Minors #9 Jonah

There is no one beyond the reach of God's forgiveness and love 4:2 says this Jonah is a rebellious prophet perhaps someone easier to empathise with than a Hosea or Amos Jonah doesn't like the Ninevehites.…

Jonah 1:1 (NLT)

Major on the Minors #8 Amos

God's judgement will be incurred by Israel but he also promises the prosperous return of future descendants. We see widespread injustice in Amos including slavery. It's still happening today. (Ho is…

Amos 9:1 (NLT), Romans 6:1 (NLT)

Major on the Minors #7 Amos

Visions Twice the Lord 'repented' and didn't enforce his punishment. Why does God repent? We don't know but if he does it's his divine right. Listened to prayers of one person and responded to them.…

Amos 7:1 (NLT), Amos 7:7 (NLT), Amos 7:12 (NLT), Amos 8:2 (NLT)

Major on the Minors #6 Amos

4 reasons why the lion roars, why God unhappy: 1) People don't know how to do right- 'just, honest and properly' V10 in NLT version “My people have forgotten how to do right,” says the LORD. “Their…

Amos 3:10 (NLT), Amos 3:14 (NLT), Amos 3:15 (NLT), Amos 5:21 (NLT), Amos 5:22 (NLT), Amos 5:23 (NLT)

Major on the Minors #5 Amos

Same period as Hosea Lion metaphor used to represent God How we treat people is key Earthly relationships have a heavenly dimension Voices of reason and conscience being ignored that the lion roars…

Amos 1:1 (NIVUK), Amos 1:2 (NIVUK), Amos 3:4 (NIVUK), Amos 3:8 (NIVUK)

Major on the Minors #4 Hosea

The last word...... Clarifies why we should read Hosea (covering last 4 chapters) Hosea 11:1-4 described as a love song by God to his children Reminds us how God saved them, watched over them. Metaphor…

Hosea 11:1 (NIVUK), Hosea 12:1 (NIVUK), Hosea 13:1 (NIVUK), Hosea 14:9 (NIVUK), 1 John 1:9 (NIVUK)

Major on the Minors #3 Hosea

Chs 4-10 not much to celebrate Ch 8 remains a dark/ bleak place Yet we have to accept all scripture God graced and instructive, even the low points. Dire situation his people remain in. Vulture circling…

Hosea 8:1 (NIVUK), Hosea 9:1 (NIVUK)

Major on the Minors #2 Hosea

Suggest 3 identifying features of Christianity: 1. Demonstrable loving relationship with God. 2. Obedient 3. Act 'Christ-like' - Love thy neighbour In Hosea's day couldn't rely on God's people. No love…

Hosea 4:1 (NIVUK), Hosea 4:4 (NIVUK), Hosea 6:1 (NIVUK)

Major on the Minors #1 Hosea

Instructs Hosea to take adulterous woman so he will know how God feels he has been treated by his people. 1) Unlike Moses, no record of Hosea questioning God. 2) He obeyed v3 despite the implications…

Hosea 1:2 (NIVUK), Hosea 1:3 (NIVUK), Hosea 3:1 (NIVUK)

100 #74 Acts 15 - Who is the Church for?

Discussion on conditions of church Man had inserted all these additional requirements Inclusive church Acts 10&11 peters discussion with cornelius informed a lot of his thinking.66 verses it's the…

Acts 15:1 (MSG)

100 #56 - Ezekiel

Prophecy Of the 359 references of what the 'Lord says' in the old testament , a third are in Ezekiel Ezekiel born in 622 BC about the time the Book Of Law was found Period of incredible instability…

Ezekiel 37:1 (MSG), Ezekiel 37:14 (MSG)

100 #55 Lamentations

Jeremiah the author 1 God deals with rebellion Jeremiah was a reluctant prophet and yet hardly surprising as had to earn the people of the consequence of their waywardness Interesting that never questions…

Lamentations 3:1 (MSG)

new horizon 2011 #1

Luke needed a sponsor called theophilus (meaning 'lover of God') Acts ch 1 The principles we need to live by: Theophilus as a young Christian had many of the questions that we do. Bible written by…

new horizon 2011 #1

Luke needed a sponsor called theophilus (meaning 'lover of God') Acts ch 1 The principles we need to live by: Theophilus as a young Christian had many of the questions that we do. Bible written by…

new horizon 2011 #1

Luke needed a sponsor called theophilus (meaning 'lover of God') Acts ch 1 The principles we need to live by: Theophilus as a young Christian had many of the questions that we do. Bible written by…

new horizon 2011 #1

Luke needed a sponsor called theophilus (meaning 'lover of God') Acts ch 1 The principles we need to live by: Theophilus as a young Christian had many of the questions that we do. Bible written by…

100 #50 Proverbs - wisdom & discipline

Purpose of Proverbs:- for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; (Proverbs 1:2 NIVUK) David played baz lurhmann's sunscreen sing. Genius. 'fools think they need no advice,…

Proverbs 1:2 (NIVUK)

100 #42 Psalms - Sin matters

'open confession is good for the soul' If going to take God seriously then we must address sin as it offends him. Not a common belief for many in today's society. But it is not a trivial issue. Starting…

Psalm 51:1 (NIVUK), Psalm 51:7 (NIVUK)

100 #40 Acts - philip's personal evangelism

Mark 16:15 It's a calling - but you must make yourself available

#100 Essential Series: episode 37: 2 mKings 21

Kings 1 saul 2 david 3 Solomon North - israel 19 kings 722 bc South - judah 20 kings 586bc King Manasseh 2kings 21:9 Led people astray and more evil than nations god had destroyed Hebrews 9:27 Just…