Delighted By Christ

The life Jesus offers is more exciting than you could ever imagine. This is a short talk I gave to give introduce people to Jesus, the bible and Christianity. Here is a link to John’s gospel the short book of the bible I mention in the talk - esv.org/John+1/ (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the last few days).

The world God first created was good, what a great God. I found this so helpful to remember as I find it can be so easy to forget God is Good when life is hard. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the last few days).

Let’s spend a few minutes reminding ourselves of who God is. Genesis 1:20-25 reminds us God created every living creature! What an incredible God. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the last few days).

The reason Paul so passionately praise’s God for the Thessalonians is that they are living for God. And the thing that is behind their actions is the amazing truth that God had Chose, Loved, & Gave the them His Word. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the last few days).

Here are my notes from an amazing sermon in Daniel 2. He we enjoy God showing himself to be the The only King who reveals the future, a future focused on his eternal kingdom. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the last few days).

Get excited with me about 1 Peter. I’m about to start leading bible studies in 1 Peter and thought I’d share some of the amazing verses in this letter. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the last few days).

Titus 1:1-4 is one of my favourite introduction ever. Let’s enjoy together just how exciting it is. (How I've been delighted by Christ over the last few days).

God really is powerful enough to keep all is amazing promises, He created the Sun, Moon & Stars! (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the las few days).

Reflect with me on just how wonderfully creative our God is from Genesis 1:11-13. What a great God we have. And what a great reminder the trees, fruit and vegetables can be of the greatness of our God. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the last few days).

Genesis 1:9 shows us God’s incredible power as it describes how he formed the seas. I found this helpful to remind me that God deserves our worship and that God is powerful enough to overcome all my fears. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the past few days).

No matter who seems to have the power, we can know that God is in charge, and so hold onto our identity as his people, without fearing the world. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the last few days).

God said ‘Let there be light’ and there was light. Genesis 1:3 It’s God amazing he spoke light into existence. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the past few days).

Enjoy God’s awesomeness with me. He was there at the beginning before everything! (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the past few days).

We can find hope in God's grace even when everything seems dark. 2 Kings 13:23 helps us to remember God's character and promises, giving us hope. (How I've been delighted by Christ over the past few days).

Every good gift comes from God, let’s enjoy them together to help us keep trusting in Christ till he returns. James 1:17 (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the past few days).

Life can be tiring. I often find it hard to rest well. Let’s look together at the hope of rest the Christ offers from Matthew 11:28. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the past few days).

God has given us incredible value, no matter who you are or how you feel about yourself. God made all of us in his image Genesis 1:27. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the past few days).

We can listen to the very words of God! All Scripture is breathed out by God, how incredible is that. 2 Timothy 3:16. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the last few days).

God helps us to see it’s worth following him because he really will keep his promises to bless and judge. Praise the Lord he is faithful Malachi 3:6. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the last few days).

God helps us to see the danger of focusing too much on earthly wealth and possessions. God doesn’t want our hearts to be draw away from him and so miss out on the New creation. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the last few days).

Wealth can bring much anxiety. James helps us to take our focus of earthly riches which come and go. I found James 5:1-3 really freeing. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the last few days).

The bible is such a gift! 2 Timothy 3:15 reminds us that it’s words can make us wise for salvation. God’s rescue plan, eternal destruction to eternal glory. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the last few days).

We are not without hope in our struggles. Psalm 121 helps us look to the lord the creator of heaven and earth. Those trusting in Christ can be confident God is their hope and strength. (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the last few days).

Our weakness can actually help us serve God better! We don’t need to be strong wise or good as speaking to serve God. Our weakness puts all the focus on God and his power. This can be so refreshing! 1 Corinthians 2:1-5.

Enjoy this incredible truth with me - If we endure we will also reign with Christ! 2 Timothy 2:12 (How I’ve been delighted by Christ over the last few days).