Trinity Church Victor Harbor

The unbelievable message: highly exalted, despised and rejected (52:13-53:3) The incredible reason: pierced for our transgressions (53:4-9) The wonderful outcome: the light of life (53:10-12) The heart of the gospel: guilt, substitution, and grace

Great Expectations? Great expectations for the Servant of the Lord The sharp messenger to the nations (v. 1-2) The surprising splendor of God (v. 3-4) The saving light of the world (v. 5-6) Great expectations for the servants of the Lord

A burden for the weary: The enslaving seduction of idolatry (46:1-2) ‘Turn to me and be saved’: Replacing our idols with the one true and living God The incomparable God who carries his people (46:3-7) The sovereign God who does as he pleases (46:8-11) The saving God who will not be delayed (46:12-13)

Comfort? Isaiah 40-66: Surprising relief, stunning hope Glorious comfort for suffering exiles (40:1-11) The comfort of atonement (v2) The comfort of God’s presence (v3-5) The comfort of the eternal gospel (v. 6-9) The comfort of the strong and tender shepherd (v. 10-11) Comfort through the justice-bringing Servant (42:1-4) The (current) servant Vs the (future) Servant The strong and tender hope of...

1. Jesus proves he has risen (v36-43) 2. Jesus shows he is the fulfillment of prophecy (v44-47) 3. Jesus is the saviour of the world (v48-53)

Sad faces. ‘Sizzling’ hearts. "Stay with us!" Swift feet.

Order of Service Song This Is Amazing Grace Reading Luke 24:1-3 Talk An Early Morning Mystery Song The Lord is King Reading Luke 24:4-8 Talk A World-Changing Light Song He Is Risen Reading Luke 24:9-12 Talk An Invitation to Wonder Song Christ our Hope in Life and Death

Order of Service Reading Isaiah 53:4-6 Song There Is A Fountain Reading Luke 22:1-23 Prayer & Silence Song The Power of the Cross Reading Luke 22:24-46 Prayer & Silence Song Hallelujah! What a Saviour Reading Luke 22:47-65 Prayer & Silence Song Before the Throne of God Above Reading Luke 22:66- 23:25 Prayer & Silence Reading Luke 23:26-56 Song Nothing But the Blood of Jesus

In life, we are continually becoming The truth of WHO Jesus is (v. 1-4; 14) The goodness of WHY Jesus (v. 9-13) The glory of WHAT Jesus has done (v. 14-18) Who will you become?

Jesus’ hidden kingdom causes joyful sacrifice (v. 44-46) Jesus’ hidden kingdom will one day be all-in-all (v. 47-50) Jesus’ hidden kingdom creates disciples with ever-new treasure to share (v. 51-52) "For the joy set before him he endured the cross”

Matthew #28 - Parables of the Kingdom: Weeds, seeds, and yeast (Matthew 13:24-43) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Great expectations… Jesus’ parable: A nice sea-side farm yarn? (v. 1-9) Jesus’ parable: Hiding and revealing the secrets of the Kingdom (v. 10-17) Jesus’ parable: Hearing the message of the kingdom (v. 18-23) ‘Whoever has ears, let them hear’

The King’s Admirers: ‘Could this be the Son of David?’ (v22-23) The King’s Accusers: ‘You’re demonic!’ (v24-37) The King’s Sceptics: ‘Show us a sign!’ (v38-45) The King’s Family: True disciples (v46-50) The Kingdom of God has come upon you

Jesus: The Hope of the World Where’s your hope? Hope Hidden… In the grain fields (v. 1-8) In the synagogue (v. 9-14) Hope Revealed… To bruised reeds (v. 15-21) In his name the nations will put their hope

Come to…? Jesus’ invitation: Come to me! Jesus’ gift: Soul rest Jesus’ yoke: Learning from him Jesus’ heart: Gentle and humble Come to Jesus, together, today

The blind men and the elephant… It (really!) matters how you respond to Jesus (v. 20-24) Because God IS the Jesus-God (v. 25-27) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

1. When Jesus disappoints … ’… should we expect someone else …?’ 11.1-3 2. Dealing with Doubt - a powerful report (Isaiah 29.18, 35.4-6, 61.1) 11.4-5 - the blessing in accepting Jesus as he is, not as we want 11.6 3. Examining our Expectations - take the case of John the Baptist … 11.7-10 - the blessing of living after John 11.11-15 - are we so childish? 11.16-17 - can we ever be satisfied? 11.18-...

Wise living in a culture of fear ‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom’: The book of Proverbs Foolish fear: The dread of holiness Wise fear: Trembling joy Growing more (and less) fearful this year

Love along the grain? The goodness of love The poetry of love The dangers of love The wisdom of love The flame of love

Getting your expectation right matters Meaningless From: Questions Observations from nature Observations from life Testing the theory The teacher’s response (2:17, 20) A real / current response? Something more (Ecc 12:13-14) What difference does Jesus make? (Rom 8:18-25) Present. Future. A hope based on Jesus (1 Cor 15:20)

An armchair or a wheelchair question? Introducing Job: A truly wise man (v. 1-5) Job’s test: Fearing God for nothing (v. 6-12) Job’s agony: Unjust suffering (v. 13-19) Job’s wisdom: Persevering worship (v. 20-22) Job’s God: The sovereign ruler of all things (ch. 38-42) Wisdom in suffering: the blessing of perseverance (James 5:11)

Wisdom: life with the grain of the universe Humans can do incredible things, but we cannot find wisdom (v. 1-16) But wisdom is what we long for and need! (v. 17-19) Where then does wisdom come from? God alone (v. 20-27) God’s true wisdom revealed (v. 28) Receiving, and living in, the wonderful wisdom of God

Two obstacles to our having a relationship with God, and he with us - overcome through the Son. The greatness of the Son. 1. Seen in his relation to the universe. 2. Seen in his relation to God himself. God put the whole picture of himself together in one Person, His Son Jesus. We can grow in our Christian understanding, and in our Christian character.

Christmas 2021 #1 - Christmas Eve Carols by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

An impressive CV? Gospel wisdom for leadership: faithfulness before an audience of one (v. 1-5) Gospel wisdom for life together: humility under the word of God (v. 6-7) Gospel wisdom for life together: imitating the apostles (v. 8-17) A gospel-shaped church family