Chalmers Church Edinburgh

Is it that time already? (1 Corinthians 4:8–17) 31.05.2026 42:53 ↓

Intro: Knowing who we are matters… but what about WHEN we are? 1. Now is not the time to expect greatness and the royal life! (8) 2. Just look at the fools-for-Christ pattern of the Apostles!! (9-13) 3. So stop living for self-promotion now, and take up cross-shaped priorities like Paul! (14-17)

A great mediator atoned for his people’s great sin (Exodus 32:1–35) 31.05.2026 42:46 ↓

1. Be horrified at the great sin of idolatry that deserves God’s burning hot wrath 2. Be grateful at the provision of a mediator that averts God’s burning hot wrath

People puffed up with pride (1 Corinthians 3:18 – 4:7) 24.05.2026 41:56 ↓

Intro: “Let no-one deceive himself…” 1. Don’t think too highly of yourselves! (3:18-20) Because God outwits this world’s “wisdom” 2. Don’t think too highly of human leaders! (3:21-23) Because in Christ every pastor & everything belongs to you all Because in Christ you all belong to God 3. Instead, view human leaders as servants of Christ (4:1-5) o Gospel-stewards who must be faithful o In Christ’s...

How can a holy God dwell with a sinful people? (Exodus 25:1 – 31:18) 24.05.2026 37:36 ↓

What is the tabernacle like and what is it for? Beautiful, Holy, Separated - so that God can dwell in the midst of a sinful people What are the priests like and what are they for? Beautiful, Set-Apart, Consecrated - to represent the people to God and make sacrifice for them Why don’t we need a tabernacle and priests to meet with God today? Because of Jesus - who fulfils the tabernacle and is the p...

Good and bad covenants (Exodus 23:20 – 24:18) 17.05.2026 39:32 ↓

23v20-30 God will get his people to the promised land and bless them there… but they must not make a covenant relationship with the nations or their gods 24v1-18 God’s people are to be in an exclusive covenant relationship with the LORD, which is… … based on God’s word (v3-4) … entered by sacrifice and sprinkled blood (v4-8) … experienced with a meal in God’s presence (9-11) … bathed in glory (v12...

A biblical view of Christian leadership (1 Corinthians 3:1–17) 17.05.2026 37:54 ↓

1. Paul exposes a wrong view of Christian maturity (v.1-4) 2. Paul exposes a wrong view of Christian leadership (v.5-9) 3. Paul exposes a wrong view of Christian ministry (v.10-17)

Only by the Spirit will you accept Paul’s gospel and be truly wise (1 Corinthians 2:6–16) 10.05.2026 33:45 ↓

1. Paul’s gospel is divinely wise (vv.6-9) 2. Paul’s gospel is divinely revealed (vv.10-13) 3. Paul’s gospel is divinely received (vv.14-16)

Loving justice: for all kinds of people, in all areas of life (Exodus 20:22 – 23:19) 10.05.2026 52:26 ↓

Intro: Why do we need to know how to handle an “ox goring” today?!? Is God pro-slavery and even beating slaves to death?!?! NB. 1. Don’t misunderstand these “case law” rules in Israel’s covenant… a)…they are not the LORD’s “ideal” society, but regulating sin justly b)…they do not automatically map directly to Scotland today c)…they are not exhaustive, but examples: key principles of justice NB. 2....

The weak and foolish cross (1 Corinthians 1:18 – 2:5) 03.05.2026 32:37 ↓

1v18-25 God’s weak and foolish wisdom - the Cross 1v26-31 God’s weak and foolish choice - the Corinthians and us 2v1-5 God’s weak and foolish leaders - proclaiming Christ and him crucified

Hands, mouths, hearts (Exodus 20:15–21) 03.05.2026 40:45 ↓

Intro: "Phew, we got the really serious ones out the way last week…” Love God, by loving others… 1. With our hands: not taking what belongs to someone else v15 2. With our mouths: not telling lies v16 3. With our hearts: not desiring what God gave to someone else v17 Conclusion: As we reflect and respond, three pitfalls to avoid: 1. I’m defensive 2. I’m despairing 3. I’m delivered already