Read the Bible passage Service Outline A difficult passage? God’s good design in creation: A noble calling (Gen 1:28) A beautiful partnership (Gen 1:27; 2:23-25) God’s good design in his church: A noble calling (1 Cor 10:31-11:1) A beautiful partnership (1 Cor 11:2-16) Embracing God’s good design; displaying God’s wonderful gospel
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Spot the difference? Jesus’ equality revolution: Equally precious to God Equally fallen before God Equally invited by God The test of equality: Love for your enemy The ground is level at the foot of the cross
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Wonder in a cynical age… The king’s awe: at Yahweh’s universal rule (v. 1a, 9) at Yahweh’s unexpected stronghold (v. 1b-2) at Yahweh’s unexpected care (v. 3-4) at Yahweh’s unexpected crowning (v. 5-8) “But we do see Jesus”: The glorious rule of the second Adam
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Are we any different to animals? Professor Peter Singer: “To give preference to the life of a being simply because that being is a member of our species would put us in the same position as racists who give preference to those who are members of their race.” The enigma…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The elephant in the room Asking the right questions 1. Literature that is simple but not simplistic First impressions? Some of the features The ‘hero’ of the account God exists before anything Everything is created with purpose God creates by His word God sustains all things (Acts 17:25) 2. What…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A touchy subject? Our approach: Prayer in the big picture Beloved dust: Created to live with God (Genesis 1:26-2:7) All things new: Redeemed to live with God (Revelation 21:1-22:5) Prayer in the push and pull: Glorifying God, enjoying him forever
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. “He is the image of the invisible God” Christ is SUPREME In Creation In the Church Christ is SUFFICIENT In his Person, God with us In his Work, God for us And so: Colossians 2: 6,7
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 1-4 Words about God 5-6 In the heavens – the champion bridegroom 7-11 Words of the LORD Words to be obeyed Words like God Words which change 12-13 Words for me 14 Our Words
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The smallness of Jesus… Jesus, Lord of creation (1:15-17) Jesus, Lord of the new creation (1:18-20) The greatness of Jesus