Church notes - January 2024
7th
I Can Do That
Let the Word of God dwell in you richly
Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12 - 17
2 Corinthians 5:13
Proverbs 29
Is the main goal still the main game?
Something greater than yourself.
Prophetic revelation gave the Old Testament prophets hope
We hope for Jesus' return.
Communion
Colossians 3:1 - 4
Colossians 1:22, 23
Colossians 3:12 - 17
Jesus is sufficient
Colossians 2:10
Colossians 2:10
vs 12
Allow these things to flow out from you.
vs 16
Reading the Word is just part of it. It is already in us.
Something from within. Like spirtual metabolism.
Here and now
If you have accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour, you are hidden with Him.
14th
Matthew 11:25 - 30
Matthew 11:2
"Are You The One?"
Many doubted Jesus
- John the Baptist
- The rulers of Israel
- Capernum
All but John had failed to acknowledge Jesus as Christ, and John had doubts due to his circumstances.
The God paradox
- The wisdom of the World is folly to God.
- God's wisdom is folly to the so-called wise.
vs 25 - 27
1 Corinthians 1:18 - 25
Has Jesus
- revealed the Father in you?
vs 28 - 30
Burdens
Is it?
- doubt?
- fear of failure?
- Guilt?
- Unmet desire?
- Lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy or pride?
Responding with faith
I can do that
Philippians 4:13
21st
Psalm 100
Communion
Matthew 26:26 - 28
Sermon
Psalm 145
Give Thanks
I Can Do That
Where have you seen God at work?
The LORD is great.
No one can measure that greatness
vs 3
No end to the discovery
vs 17
Filled with kindness
God of history
God of the generations
Everyday I will praise you.
Practice the pause
Daily Examen
Play back the events of the day
- Where did I see God at work?
- When did God's presence feel closest?
Praise Him every day!
28th
Psalm 23
Romans 8:34
Hebrews 7:25
The Call of the Gospel
The Who
What is the Gospel?
The good news about Jesus Christ which is God's power to save all those who believe it and turn from sin to follow Him.
Sharing the Gospel is called evangelism
It's all about Jesus
We need to know Him.
1. He delighted His Father
Proverbs 8:27 - 31
2. Incarnation: He became Man
Philippians 2:5 - 7
3. Devoted to His Father's Glory
John 5:43
John 17:4
John 17:26
4. Submission: He Humbled Himself
Philippians 2:6 - 8
5. Substitution: He Died for Other's Sins and to Bring Them Joy
Hebrews 12:2
6. Resurrection: He Rose Again to Eternal, Glorified Human Life
Romans 14:8, 9
7. Ascension: He was Lifted Up to Heaven and Sat Down as King
Hebrews 1:3
Acts 1
8. Intercession: He intercedes for us.
Romans 8:34
Hebrews 7:25
9. Justice: He will come again to right every wrong and reward
Acts 17:31
10. He will be our delight forever
1 Corinthians 13:12
What will you do with the who?