Read the Bible passage Service Outline Eager to Fulfil Kindness (9:1–4) The Faithfulness of the King (9:5–11) The Gift of Undeserved Kindness (vv. 7b–8)
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Eager to Fulfil Kindness (9:1–4) The Faithfulness of the King (9:5–11) The Gift of Undeserved Kindness (vv. 7b–8)
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Introduction Love graciously (v.14) Bless those who persecute you Bless and do not curse Love sensitively (v.15) Rejoice with those who rejoice Mourn with those who mourn Love in humility (v.16) Love without favouritism Live in harmony
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Am I living in light of the gospel? Catch love Love that is genuine It’s real It seeks what is right It’s family orientated 2. Love that’s energetic It’s hardworking & fuelled by the Spirit Having a single focus 3. Love that never gives up It’s cheerfully expectant It…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Love him or hate him? The hate of God’s Messiah: A jealous envy A fear-filled opposition A murderous rage The love of God’s Messiah: A deep friendship A humble submission A thankful following ‘ Do you love me?’
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Artificial love in an AI world: disembodied, ‘magical’ relationships enabled by a digital guide that curves us inward Real love in God’s world: whole-person, divine love poured out by the Holy Spirit who leads us up and out ‘…. put…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Secular suffering? The strangeness of suffering in Christ: Don’t be surprised… but rejoice! Don’t be ashamed… but praise God! Don’t lose perspective… but commit yourself to your faithful Creator and continue to do good. Suffering as a Christian
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Making the most of the time (1) Think like Jesus Look back at what Jesus did on the cross Finish with sin Living like this will mean suffering (2) Understand that everything is about to be wrapped up …
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Holier-than-thou? The strange holiness of God’s elect exiles: strains toward a thought-out hope (1:13) is modelled on our holy Father (1:14-16) is purchased by the precious blood of Christ (1:17-21) works itself out in deep love (1:22, 2:1) is fuelled by the living…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. The Lord provides, the Lord guides. 2. The Lord provides for our whole being, body and soul. 3. The Lord is with us even in the darkest hour of our lives. In the darkness, Jesus has gone before us. 4. Our Lord and…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. What’s the fine print? The sharp dispute: “Required to keep the law of Moses” (v. 1-5) Peter’s warning: “Why do you try to test God?” (v. 6-11) James’s judgment: Fulfilment and flexibility (v. 12-21) Faith expressing itself through love