Church notes - August 2020
2nd August
Kids Church
1 John 1:1 - 14
Know God
Know Jesus, through the Bible.
1) 10, 9, 8 God is Great: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLNGMrdioDs. Discuss the ways Jesus shows us how great God is. Think about the things Jesus does and the things Jesus teaches that shows Jesus is great.
2) From what we saw today why is it worth reading the Bible? How can we trust that it says the truth about Jesus?
3) Spend some time in prayer. Give thanks to God for the many different ways He is great.
Testimony M. White
Acts 17:1 - 15
A messy situation
Acts 16:6 - 10
God lead Paul to Macedonia.
Later, there was a big impact in Philippi.
We are called to do things we are not comfortable with.
This goes on in Thessalonica, the Church is established, but Paul is forced to leave.
1 Thessalonians 3:2 - 5
But the difficulties and persecution did not hinder the spread of the Gospel.
Acts 17:2, 3
Paul explaining from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Messiah.
Isaiah 53
Specifically verses 5, 6, 11, 12
That He suffered because He had to atone for our sins.
Romans 5:6 - 8
2 Corinthians 5:21
1 Chronicles 7:14
Prayer:
Trust in God's providence.
For an end to the Pandemic.
For the Strengthening of all those committed to offering costly leadership during this crisis.
For all who are ill.
For those anxious about getting ill.
For those full of grief.
For His grace to sustain us as we do what we can to end this Pandemic.
In Jesus Name. Amen.
9th August
Kids Church
2 Samuel 12 (Nathan's Parable)
1 John 1:8, 9
Discuss Learn Pray
We exist to help people:
Love God
Love others
Make disciples
Let's go and do it.
Psalm 119:169 - 176
Acts 17:16 - 34
Rescue
Jesus rescued us from our sins.
What it means to us.
Paul never lost the sense of what he was saved from.
vs 16
He was distressed to see all the idols in Athens.
Are we prepared to be uncomfortable to spread the Gospel?
Are we prepared to be uncomfortable to serve God?
vs 18
Epicureans - They believed there was no afterlife and therefore lived lavish lives.
Stoics - More rational than emotional.
vs 19
Areopagus
vs 23 The Unknown God - a common ground.
vs 30 - 31
Paul spoke about repentance and judgement.
Repentance
- a radical turn from one way to another.
- Agreeing with God.
- Acknowledging that you have sinned and are turning from those sins.
vs 32
Some sneared
Others said "we want to hear you again on this subject."
A few men became followers of God.
Don't become complacent about your salvation.
Prayer:
- Australia; That Australians would seek and turn to God.
- The Pandemic and it's effect on the economy.
16 August 2020
1 John 2:1, 2
Hebrews 10:19 - 25
Acts 20:13 - 21
Paul's Third Missionary Journey
Antioch to Corinth. Corinth back to Jerusalem.
https://www.conformingtojesus.com/images/webpages/pauls_third_missionary_journey1.jpeg
Only speach in Acts intended soley for a Christian audience.
Acts 20:22 - 38
Paul was remembering his time with them. He was not boasting, rather reminding them of the example he set and carrying on. Warnings of people who would distort the truth by teaching things that aren't the Gospel at all.
vs 22 - 24
A life in Christ is one that seeks to be led by the Spirit to follow God's will.
Sometimes God's leading happens that way. But it's not something Paul expects.
Romans 8:1 - 17
Galatians 5:16 - 26
We should be focused on being led out of the sinful life and into obedience to Him.
What does it look like?
A life in Christ is that seeks spiritual purpose above self preservation.
vs 24
The worth of life is not about 'success' or longevity, but whether we do the task Jesus has given us.
vs 24
The task of spreading the Gospel.
We can't allow COVID, nor any other difficulty, to stop our purpose.
How can we boldly testify to God's grace?
23rd August
Not afraid of the dark.
1 John 3:8
His love glows in the dark.
Revelation 4:8, 11, 5:9 - 14
God being praised.
2 Corinthians 4:5
Luke 7:11 - 17
Death: the only certainty that's 100%. More certain than taxes, mobile phone batteries running out of charge, software updates and husbands apologising to their wives.
Jesus did three 'ridiculous' things. He told the woman not to cry, touched the coffin, and told the dead man to get up, as if he were sleeping. All were cultural taboos, especially to the Jews.
Do you trust that Jesus is the only way?
Jesus is willing
His heart went out to the grieving woman. His heart was full of compassion. He wept.
While we may be willing, we aren't able.
Jesus is able.
He has the power and authority.
His miracles were more than just the event. They revealed Jesus' character, that of God.
God intervenes with boundless compassion and boundless power.
But often we treat His intervention as a hinderance. When God intervenes in your life it as the Good Shepherd. Let the God of boundless compassion and boundless power intervene in your life. All of your life.
Glorious Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6neDaD2s9ZI&pbjreload=101
30th August
1 John 3
Say no to sin.
Love others.
Psalm 104
Acts 22:1 - 22
Relationships are important.
Acts 21:17 - 40
Lies had been told about Paul that he had been teaching Jews to ignore the Law. As he sponsers Nazarites to sacrifice their hair in the Temple, Jews assume that he brought Greeks into the Temple to defile it.
Paul defended himself in Aramaic, which was more meaningful for those in the crowd then Greek.
Testimony of the Damascus Road experience. Saul's repentance and Baptism.
But the riot started again.
vs 23:11
Paul is to testify in Rome. To share the Gospel there.
Acts 1:8
22:14
2 Timothy 1:8 - 13
We are also to share the Gospel. We have experienced Salvation.
Relationships are important.
Matthew 5:23, 24
They need to be put in order.
You are influential in the lives of many people. Share the Gospel with them, point them towards Jesus.