Chalmers Church Edinburgh

The Genesis of Jesus (Matthew 1:18–25) 14.12.2025 31:10 ↓

Jesus Christ is… v18-20, 24-25 Given in trust to godly human parents v18, v20 Conceived by the Holy Spirit v21 Saviour of his people from sin v22-23 God with us

Who is this child in the manger? (Matthew 1:1–17) 07.12.2025 37:30 ↓

Isaiah 9:2-7 v5 "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given;" v7b "on the throne of David and over his kingdom," The child in the manger is… 1. The long-promised Davidic King… 2. …come from sinners… 3. …for sinners!

The Song of Songs (Song of Songs 8:5–14) 07.12.2025 32:33 ↓

Of writing love songs there is no end… so what does the Bible’s song add to the rest? 1. What is love? ~Baby don’t hurt me~ - Love is orderly (v5) - Love is all-consuming (v6-7) 2. While we wait for our Beloved… - Seek each other’s purity… (v8-10) - Serve your spouse selflessly (v11-14)

Returning (Song of Songs 6:4 – 8:4) 30.11.2025 42:04 ↓

6v4-10; After her rejection, his words reassure her that he will receive her back. 6v11-13; She finds he’s ready to start over and receives encouragement from her friends to return his love. 6v13-7v9; He now speaks of his delight in her body and his desire for her. 7v9-8v3; She reassures him of her desire too and encourages him to enjoy her. 8v4; Remember: This is a love worth waiting for.

“Is the LORD among us or not?” (Exodus 17:1–16) 30.11.2025 38:16 ↓

Setting the scene: “Is the LORD among us or not?” (v7; 1-4) YES!! Answer 1: Remember the LORD was struck to give life (v5-6) ‘For they drank from the spiritual rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ’ (1 Corinthians 10v4) Answer 2: Remember the LORD is with us through His victorious leader (v8-16) Therefore, do not harden your heart!

Trust the Father as he teaches you his child to walk by obedient faith (Exodus 15:22 – 16:36) 23.11.2025 40:41 ↓

1. How does he teach his children? 2. How do they respond? 3. He shows his children his glory and showers them with his grace.

Rejection (Song of Songs 5:2 – 6:3) 23.11.2025 32:28 ↓

1. When rejection leads to separation… (5:2-8) 2. …friends come and counsel… (5:9-16) 3. …to show that the Beloved is not far. (6:1-3)

Wedding (Song of Songs 3:6 – 5:1) 16.11.2025 37:55 ↓

1. He approaches in glory for his wedding day (3:6-11) 2. He delights in his beloved’s beauty on her wedding day (4:1-7) 3. He speaks to his new bride of his love and his anticipation of their wedding night (4:8-15) 4. They delight in joyful, intoxicating, sexual intimacy (and their friends encourage it!) (4:12-5:1)

Standing on the shore: the song of salvation (Exodus 15:1–21) 16.11.2025 40:57 ↓

1. The Warrior LORD Has Triumphed: Our Past Victory (1-12) So be confident that… 2. The Reigning LORD Will Take His People Home: Our Future Hope (13-18) In the meantime… 3. Sing With Joy: Our Present Song (19-21)

Waiting (Song of Songs 2:8 – 3:5) 09.11.2025 33:22 ↓

2v8-14 She’s glad of his call to get to know him before they marry 2v15-17 They take steps to not let anything spoil their relationship 3v1-4 She dreams of the night they can finally be together 3v5 A repeated refrain: This is a love worth waiting for

Going through it (Exodus 13:17 – 14:31) 09.11.2025 40:03 ↓

Scene 1: The Strange Leading of the LORD Scene 2: The Fierce Pursuit of the Enemy Scene 3: The Glorious Rescue of the Redeemed