Darebin Presbyterian Church

Our longing for a secure dwelling. 1. The question that really matters (v.1) 2. The answer that God gives (vv.2-5) “The one who does what is righteous” Integrity in your speech (v.2b-3). Integrity in your allegiances (v.4a). Integrity in your commitments (v.4b). Integrity in your dealings with the vulnerable (v.5a). 3. Look to Christ as the great hope of Psalm 15 (Isa 61:10; Phil 3:7-11). You ente...

Prophecy from God (v1) The complaint to God (v2-4) The answer from God (v5-11)

1. The Cries of Jesus (14:32-40) We see Jesus as never before: distressed, troubled, sorrowful “Abba Father” (Mark 1:11, Romans 8:15) “All things are possible for you, take this cup from me” (Isaiah 51:17, Psalm 75:8, Jer 25:15-16) “Not what I will but what you will” (v.36) We see our failure in their failure Application: Can you see Jesus – truly like us but not? (Hebrews 2:14-18; 4:15-17) 2. The...

Living in light of the end The meal at the end revealed why Jesus is to be treasured Jesus died as a Passover lamb to bring us life Jesus shed his blood to seal a new covenant of grace Treasure Jesus by seeing him as the end (Mary vs Judas) Mary of Bethany saw Jesus as her greatest treasure (see John 12:1-8) Judas saw Jesus as a means to his greatest treasure Treasuring Jesus rightly allows you to...

Two types of offerings at the temple The rich out of their abundance The poor widow out of her lack Widows had some support in Israel – Deut. 14:29 (temple tithes); 24:19-21 (gleanings) Jesus commends the widow’s love and faith She gives to God what is God’s (12:13-17) She sees beyond this life into the next (12:18-27) She loves God with all she has (12:28-34) She honours God more than herself (12...

The teachers of the law didn’t give the Messiah enough honour (35-37) The Messiah is the son of David 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Psalm 18:50; 132:11-12; Isaiah 9:7; Jeremiah 30:9; Hosea 3:5; Amos 9:11 David called the Messiah ‘my Lord’ (Psalm 110) The Messiah is much more than a national hero! (Psalm 110) Will be exalted over everything vv1-3, 5-7 Acts 2:32-36; Hebrews 1:13; 1 Corinthians 15:25 Will foreve...

1. What’s most important? 2. Question: What’s at the heart of God’s law? (28) Matthew 23:23-24 3. Answer: Love! (29-33) - Love sums up the law (29-31) - Love God – the response to monotheism (29-30) Deut. 6:5-6 - Love of others – the response to God’s holiness (31) Lev. 19:18 - Love is the most important thing (32-33) - 1 Sam. 15:22; Isa. 1:11; 66:2; Jer. 22:3; Mic. 6:8; Zech. 8:16; Matt. 7:12; Ga...

Staycation #1 - The Trinity and Prayer

Mark 12: 18-27

1. When confusion leads to fear 2. Confusion #1 – Who will move the stone? (1-5) 3. Confusion #2 – Why is Jesus not here? (6-7) 4. Confusion #3 – Why does Mark end with fear? (8) Why verses 9-20 are probably not original to Mark 1) Not in oldest copies of Mark 2) Many old copies mark it as doubtful 3) Unique vocabulary and style 4) No mention of Jesus appearing in Galilee 5) More of a summary of o...

The shame of the cross Rejected – The Messiah is Mocked (16-20) Exposed – The Christ is Crucified (21-27) Contaminated – The Saviour is Scorned (29-32; 1 Corinthians 1:22-24) Following the King who was shamed No shame in God’s eyes (Romans 8:1; 35-39; Isaiah 52:13-15; 53:3) Enduring shame as a follower of Jesus (v15; 8:34; Romans 16:13; Hebrews 12:1-3)

What do you make of Jesus? 1. The priests get their witness (14:53-65) 2. The rock crumbles under pressure (14:66-72) 3. The guilty son goes free (15:1-15) What does Jesus make of us?

1. Having a bad day? 2. Cleansing the temple – a sign that Israel is faithless (15-19) - The purpose of the temple: A house of prayer for all nations Isaiah 56:1-8 - The reality of the temple: A den of robbers Jeremiah 7:9-11 - Successfulness with no faithfulness 3. Cursing the fig tree – a sign that Israel is fruitless (12-14, 20-22) - The purpose of Israel: Bear fruit to reveal spiritual health...

What makes for good community? Jesus transforms people by the gospel to create communities that transform (Romans 12:1-2, 9) Christians are people transformed by God’s mercy through Jesus (12:1-2) Christian community transforms people to be like Jesus (12:9) Christians are to form communities characterised by love and honour (12:10) Christians are loved by God and so they love each other like fami...

Jesus shares his joy Receiving the divine joy that delights (John 15) Join the vine – connect to Jesus by faith Remain in the vine – obey Jesus to live out your status as his beloved Be nurtured by the gardener – know a full joy despite the pain, temptations and distractions of life The Trinity and joy: Father = source; Son = sharer; Spirit = sustainer. Pursue delight in God through growing your f...

Growing up as a church The continuing mission of Jesus’ church (Matthew 28:16-20) Make disciples of all nations (evangelism) Teach and train disciples (discipleship) Helping people meet Jesus at DPC A life-changing encounter with Jesus the Messiah At DPC, we want to introduce people to Jesus Helping people follow Jesus together at DPC The call to discipleship is costly and challenging (Matthew 16:...

1. “The minister wants to baptise our baby!” 2. God’s salvation plan consists of a series of covenants — A biblical covenant is a solemn agreement between two parties with blessings and curses attached (Deuteronomy 29; Genesis 9:8-11; Genesis 17:3-11) — There is one covenant of grace administered differently across time (Genesis 15:6; Galatians 3:6-18; Jeremiah 31:31-32) — God has provided covenan...