Church notes - 22 January 2017
22nd January 2017
Coloissians 1:13 - 29, Romans 11:33 - 36
1 Peter 4:7 - 19
Daniel 6
Australian: in August - Andrew Denton "tells church to getout of euthanasia debate"
'That religious people shouldn't be involved in a debate.
People like Denton forget that everyone has a belief system. Athiesm and Agnosticism are just as much belief systems as those followed by those who are religious.
The Christian viewpoint is being squeezed out of our society.
A parallel with Daniel
Daniel is living in a culture where his religion is not welcomed.
It's not the first time in the book where Jews are discriminated against.
Daniel is:
- Trustworthy
- Diligent
- Honest
(There is no 'technicality' they can catch him on, unlike Barry O'Farrell, former Premier of NSW).
vs 10
Daniel prayed regardless. It didn't impact his prayer life at all. He didn't compromise
1. Praying privately
2. Praying honestly
3. Praying regularly
4. Giving thanks, praising
5. Praying, searching God's mercy
Daniel's prayer life was characterised by discipline and regularity.
We need a humble heart as we pray.
Daniel gives us an example of a healthy prayer life.
vs 14
The King knew Daniel was being set up, but he had no choice.
The jelous rulers were held accountable.
Daniel had integrity
Daniel's strategy for overcoming.
1. He was trustworthy, diligent and honest. He was not corrupt.
2. Daniel remembered that he had been faithful in past tests.
This is our strategy to survive in a hostile culture.
Coloissians 1:13 - 29, Romans 11:33 - 36
1 Peter 4:7 - 19
Daniel 6
Australian: in August - Andrew Denton "tells church to getout of euthanasia debate"
'That religious people shouldn't be involved in a debate.
People like Denton forget that everyone has a belief system. Athiesm and Agnosticism are just as much belief systems as those followed by those who are religious.
The Christian viewpoint is being squeezed out of our society.
A parallel with Daniel
Daniel is living in a culture where his religion is not welcomed.
It's not the first time in the book where Jews are discriminated against.
Daniel is:
- Trustworthy
- Diligent
- Honest
(There is no 'technicality' they can catch him on, unlike Barry O'Farrell, former Premier of NSW).
vs 10
Daniel prayed regardless. It didn't impact his prayer life at all. He didn't compromise
1. Praying privately
2. Praying honestly
3. Praying regularly
4. Giving thanks, praising
5. Praying, searching God's mercy
Daniel's prayer life was characterised by discipline and regularity.
We need a humble heart as we pray.
Daniel gives us an example of a healthy prayer life.
vs 14
The King knew Daniel was being set up, but he had no choice.
The jelous rulers were held accountable.
Daniel had integrity
Daniel's strategy for overcoming.
1. He was trustworthy, diligent and honest. He was not corrupt.
2. Daniel remembered that he had been faithful in past tests.
This is our strategy to survive in a hostile culture.