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Paul's pause (v 1-2) Sovereign surprise (v 3-4) Lavish love (v5-8) "much more" (v9-11)

1. What's so special about Jesus? His titles. The angel's announcement to Mary. Two wrong views (heresies). The angel's announcement to shepherds. Saviour - from, and to. 2. We await his appearing in glory. When will he appear? Why will he appear? 3. Being ready.

1. A powerless powerful man (v21-24) 2. A desperate nameless woman (v25-29) 3. Shock #1: Jesus stops for the nameless woman (v30-34) 4. Shock #2: Jesus offensive confidence (v35-40) 5. Shock #3: Death is sleep to Jesus (v40-43) Ultimate healing, immovable hope

A deep thirst Grasping at Jesus (v. 25-36) Drinking from Jesus (v. 37-39) Dividing over Jesus (v. 40-52) “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”

Being misunderstood Getting Jesus wrong (v. 1-15) Seeker of the world’s acclaim Good man or deceiving prophet Top of the class Getting Jesus right (v. 16-24) The Word of the Father! The One who judges correctly Judging Jesus?

Watersheds and turning points The sticking point: the difficult claims of Jesus (v. 60-62) The only hope: God’s gift of life, by his Spirit, through his word (v. 63-66) The gift in action: desperation, trust, knowledge (v. 67-69) The danger of counterfeit faith (v. 70-71) To whom shall you go?

“I’m starving…” Jesus: the bread who comes down from heaven (v. 35-40) Those who eat: pure receivers (v. 41-44) Jesus: the bread who belongs in heaven (v. 45-46) Those who eat: anyone who believes (v. 47-51) Jesus: the bread who is torn apart (v. 51-59) Feed on Christ

Satisfaction? The crowd’s confusion (v. 22-24) Recalibration #1: Don’t miss the sign (v. 25-29) Recalibration #2: Don’t try to earn the sign (v. 28-29) Recalibration #3: Don’t idolise the sign (v. 30-33) Resolution: Follow the sign, feed on Christ (v. 34-40) “Whoever comes to me will never go hungry”

Absolute power… The Son’s power and a great crowd (v. 1-4) and a great problem (v. 5-9) and a great feast (v. 10-13) and a great (but misguided) claim (v. 14-15) and a great storm (v. 16-21) Seeing, and living in, the power and goodness of the Son

Big claims? The ultimate witness… Jesus? (v. 31-32) John the Baptist? (v. 33-35) The Father! (v. 36-40) in his works in his word Accusers become the accused (v. 41-47) Believe the testimony, come to Jesus

He looks just like his dad! The real Jesus: Equal with God The screws tighten (v. 16-18) Like father, like son (v. 19-23) The now-and-not-yet hour (v. 24-29) Full circle (v. 30) Hearing and honouring the Son

Will the real Jesus please stand up? The story so far John’s fourth ‘sign’ (5:8-9) … in a charged environment (v1) … and a strange question (v6) … and a desperate man (v7) … and the Jewish leaders (v11-13) … and Jesus’ surprising warning about ‘something worse’ (v14-15) Hearing the warning, following the sign

Shock #1: “you can’t ask that”! Shock #2: the prodigal is welcomed home Lk 15:1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: (vv4-7 = the lost sheep; vv8-10 = the lost coin) Shock #3: you can be lost without ever leaving home...

Two Annies The perfection of love in the Song of all songs Love’s celebration (v5) Love’s seal (v6) Love’s fire (v6-7) Love’s worth (v7) The blazing fire of the love of God

Lost that lovin’ feelin’? The fall of intimacy in the songs of this world naturalism + individualism = ? the folly of going against your heart The fall of intimacy in the Song of all songs the fall into insecurity the fall into unmet longing the fall into abuse the folly of going against the grain of creation The fall of Adam, and the renewing grace of our Lord Jesus Christ

Slightly nervous…? The Source of Intimacy in the Songs of our World Intimacy by accident Intimacy as right and achievement Intimacy through looking in The look of love in the songs of our world The Source of Intimacy in the Song of all Songs Intimacy by design Intimacy as gift Intimacy through looking in, and out, and up The look of love in the Song of Songs A receptive life and the gift of intima...

Introduction Stand firm - in the Lord Stand together - in unity Stand out - from the world Stand up - for what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent & praiseworthy

No confidence in the flesh (v1-11) Pressing on toward the goal (v12-14) Enemies of the cross (v18-19) Citizens of heaven (v20-21)

Citizens growing together (2:12-13) Citizens shining together (2:14-18) Two model citizens (2:19-30) Timothy: Selfless gospel servant Epaphroditus: Courageous gospel soldier 'Whatever happens, live as citizens worthy of the gospel of Christ.'

A foreign outpost… The city’s constitution (1:27) The city’s enemy without (1:28-30) The city’s enemy within (2:1-4) The city’s Lord (2:5-11) 'Whatever happens, live as citizens worthy of the gospel of Christ.'

There are three parts in today's reading that indicate that what made Paul "tick" is the Gospel. We can summarize them as: 1. Gospel possibilities v13,14. 2. Gospel priority v 15-18. 3. Gospel purpose for living and provision for dying. v 19-26.

Unfinished projects Partnership (v. 1-5) Promises (v. 6) Passionate Prayers (v. 7-11) Priorities “he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus”

To Worry…is to be Human Matthew 6:25,31 and 34 1. The Top Priority (Matthew 6:19-24) How do you know if your heart/treasure are in the wrong place? 2. Worry – a misplaced heart (Matthew 6:25-34) Is all worry wrong? The antidote for worry Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness A timely word For worriers For all of us

A Warning for Believers Matthew 6:1 The tension: Matthew 5:16 and Matthew 6:1 1.The Danger: Doing Righteousness to Impress Others 2.How to Guard Against Hypocrisy 3.What is the promised reward? 4.Hypocrisy and the Lord’s Prayer The Lord’s Prayer is a)an antidote to hypocrisy b)a test for hypocrisy

What’s the world coming to? Daniel 7: The curtain is drawn back The kingdom of chaos: the four beasts (7:1-8, 15-25) The kingdom of God: the Son of Man and the saints of the highest (7:9-14, 26-27) Living in the end of the world “From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.” (Matthew 26:64) “All authority in heaven and on e...