1. IS SOMETHING PERSONAL!
We know that we know Him
‘KNOW’ – is mentioned 39 times in 1 John
2. IS SOMETHING PRACTICAL!
An old and new commandment that we love one another
3. IS SOMETHING POWERFUL!
It brings: Forgiveness, Intimacy, Strength
1) HURT! (v13) Christians grieve….but not without hope! 2) HOPE! (v14-17) The Risen Lord comes with and for His people! Personally, Visibly, Audibly, Gloriously, Transformationally! 3) HEAVEN! (v17) We will ALWAYS be with the Lord! What comfort! What encouragement!
(Please be aware the sound is not the usual quality) The backdrop: strangers, scattered, suffering Three imperatives: Be united (v8) Do good to all (v9 – 14) Be ready – to give an answer (v15)
1) PACE! (18:46) Elijah the Olympian, running…..? 2) POISON! (19:1-2) Jezebel’s temper & tongue 3) PAIN! (19:3-4) “Oh Lord, take away my life.” 4) PEACE! (19:5-8) The Gentle Healer Tender assurance, practical care, gentle teaching
1) THE HELMET OF THE MASTER! (Is 59:16-20) Coming conquering Lord Jesus 2) THE HELMET OF THE MILITARY! (Eph 6:17) Protecting the head & the mind 3) THE HELMET OF THE MISSIONARY! (Eph 6:17, Rom 3:21-26) The helmet of salvation – the good news 4) THE HELMET OF THE MULTITUDE! (1 Thess 5:5-8, Rev…
1. HUMILITY! The King of kings on the foal of a donkey 2. HUMANITY! Hosanna! – Crucify! Fickle to the core 3. HOSTILITY! “…rebuke Your disciples”
Marks of the true Christian Church – Love that is: Sincere (v9) Blessing (v14) Discerning (v9) Sympathetic (v15) Affectionate (v10) Harmonious (v16) Honouring (v10) Humble (v16) Enthusiastic (v11) Not Cursing (v14) Patient (v12) Not Repaying (v17) Generous (v13) Not Seeking Revenge (v19) Hospitable (v13) Not Overcome by Evil (v21) 1. REJOICE IN HOPE God’s King…