Read the Bible passage Service Outline A culturally bound instruction? What is this chapter here for? The importance of prayer (1 Timothy 2:1-8) Women who worship God (1 Timothy 2:9-11) Men and Women: Learning and teaching when we gather (1 Tim 2:11-15) Thinking through some Implications Not a time-bound instruction…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline 1 Timothy is politically incorrect What sort of ‘letter’ is this? Personal (1 Tim 1:1-2; 18) Not just for believers at Ephesus in the 1st century (1 Tim 2:7. 3:14) Tackles a problem (Acts 20:29-30; 1 Timothy 1:3) What is the biggest problem any church can face? Who are…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Two ways to lead ‘He will give strength to his king’ (ch 29-30) The Lord protects David from his desperate measures The Lord strengthens and guides David to victory The Lord’s blesses his people with extravagant grace ‘Those who oppose the Lord will be broken’ (ch 31) The Lord…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Desperate times? David in despair: ‘I shall be destroyed’ Saul in despair: ‘Consult a spirit for me’ Jesus in despair: ‘not what I will, but what you will’ Therefore, we do not lose heart
Read the Bible passage Service Outline The Lord tests David; the Lord teaches righteousness (ch. 24) The Lord stays David’s hand; the Lord teaches mercy (ch. 25) David waits upon the Lord; the Lord teaches grace (ch. 26)
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Great expectations? A surprising suffering: David is a man of sorrows (21:1-22:5), (Psalm 34, 56) A tragic suffering: Saul is a ruthless destroyer (22:6-19),(Psalm 52) An inevitable suffering: Messiah Vs anti-messiah (22:20-23:29), (Psalm 54) Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things?
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 Psalm 150: The praise at the end of the Psalms Whom do we praise? Where do we praise? Why do we praise? How do we praise? Who should praise? The praise at the end of all things
Read the Bible passage Service Outline How do you know that God loves you? The problem we have Envy He nearly lost his foothold The breakthrough we need A different perspective Shift your attention to God The reality we now know God is gracious…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Righteous Reign (v1-7) Universal Reign (v8-11) Compassionate Reign (v12-14) Ever-prosperous Reign (v15-17) Praiseworthy Reign (v18-20)