Chalmers Church Edinburgh

The way of the wise (Proverbs 1:1–9) 18.10.2026 40:23 ↓

1. Intro to the book of Proverbs • Structure • Genre • Author • Purpose • Target Audience 2. Wisdom defined • Comprehensive • Revealed • Applied • Relational i. Fear & Love ii. Fear & Obedience iii. Fear is Fear iv. Filial Fear 3. The choice: Fear or Fool?

What time is it? (John 4:31–54) 18.10.2026 38:07 ↓

1. Look and see, it’s harvest time! (v31-42) ? So, join in reaping! (v37-38) 2. It’s time to believe in Jesus’ powerful word that rescues from death to life (v43-54) ? It’s a sign about who Jesus is! (v54)

Living water for thirsty people (John 4:1–30) 11.10.2026 36:16 ↓

1. Weary at the well with a Samaritan Woman (v1-9) 2. Well Water? Or Living Water? (v10-18) 3. Worship in Spirit and Truth (v19-30)

How to live your spare life (1 Corinthians 16:1–24) 11.10.2026 37:25 ↓

Intro: What an amazing resurrection hope! …now what? Paul: (v13-14) Dear Christians, grow in maturity and… 1. Support the work of the Lord in love (v1-12) 2. Honour the workers of the Lord in love (v15-18) 3. …since love is the way of the Lord’s people (v19-24) Conclusion: how will you live your spare life?

Not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:35–58) 04.10.2026 40:55 ↓

Intro: costly Christian living…is it worth it? Q: How can you talk about bodily resurrection?!? It’s absurd! (35) 1. A different body… just like the creator’s style! (36-41) Look at the plants ? God can do post-death bodies! Look at the animals ? God can do different bodies! Look at the stars ? God can do glorious bodies! 2. An upgraded body… just like Jesus’ resurrection! (42-49) Imperishable, gl...

Jesus takes centre stage (John 3:22–36) 04.10.2026 43:44 ↓

1. Humbly rejoice in Christ’s increase v22-30 2. Listen to Christ’s Spirit-filled words v31-36

The death of death (1 Corinthians 15:20–34) 27.09.2026 37:55 ↓

Intro: Is there any meaning in life that my inevitable death does not destroy? 1. Jesus’ resurrection means all those who die in him will live again one day (v20-23) 2. Jesus’ resurrection means death itself will be destroyed in the end (v24-28) 3. Jesus’ resurrection means living today in light of the eternal tomorrow (v29-33)

For God so loved the world (John 2:23 – 3:21) 27.09.2026 45:09 ↓

1. Getting into the Kingdom of God… 2. ...is utterly impossible - it will take a miracle 3. ...but anyone can get in if only they would believe

The passion of Jesus Christ (John 2:13–22) 20.09.2026 40:03 ↓

Intro: connecting with God… how can we? & how much do we care? The Temple… (the ‘meeting place’) 1. and the startling passion of Jesus (13-16) 2. and the stunning identity of Jesus (16-17) - The Promised “Davidic” King (the “Christ”, Psalm 69) - The Unique Son of God (see 1:14, 20:31) 3. and the shocking prediction of Jesus’ Passion (18-22) - The Sign: destructive death and third day resurrection!...

If Christ rose from the dead then so will his people (1 Corinthians 15:12–19) 20.09.2026 30:26 ↓

1. The issue: Christ's physical resurrection an isolated event 1 Cor 15:23 First fruits / Rom 8:29 First born / Heb 6:20 Forerunner 2. The implications: If Christ did not rise... (a) Paul & the Apostles' preaching is empty/false (vv.14-15) (b) The Christian's faith is futile - the living are unforgiven and the dead are lost (vv.17-18) Conclusion: If there is no resurrection then Christians are to...