1. PERIL! (v1-5)
Herod angry, James martyred, Peter imprisoned
2. PRAYER! (v5)
Earnest prayer for Peter made to God by the church
3. POWER! (v6-25)
Peter released, Herod deceased, God’s word increased
1. A QUESTION FOR GOD’S PRIESTS (v10-13) Which is contagious – holiness or unholiness? Answer: UNHOLINESS 2. AN APPLICATION TO GOD’S PEOPLE (v14) The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart 3. THE MESSAGE OF GOD’S PROVIDENCE (v15-18) God disciplines to restore, not punish Obedience is better than sacrifice 4. THE PROMISE OF…
A ministry: 1. FITTED TO HIS CHARACTER Content to be behind-the-scenes We need people like him – to play the role God gives us (1 Cor 12:18) 2. FETCHING PEOPLE TO CHRIST Simon Peter (John 1:40-42) Boy at the feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:8-9) Greek searchers (John 12:20-22) 3. FUELLED BY…
1. The Godly Teaching the Household Demands (v3-5) 2. The Godly Contentment the Household Demonstrates (v6-10) 3. The Godly Generosity the Household Displays (v17-19) The gospel teaches and trains me to be part of The Household of God. Living this out means: Living more Simply Showing more Gratitude Learning more Contentment Giving more Generously
1) WHEN TO PRAY (v18) “at all times”, “ alert and persevering” 2) HOW TO PRAY (v17-19) v18 – in the Spirit v17-18 – with the Word v18 – for all the saints v19-20 – for specific saints v19-20 – for the Kingdom 3) WHY WE PRAY (v10-13) We are in a spiritual battle We…
RAGE! (4:1-5) Jonah burning with rage at God’s mercy RELIEF! (4:6) God sends a plant to comfort and teach Jonah REBUKE! (4:7-11) Do you do well to be angry for the plant? Should I not pity Nineveh that great city? LESSONS: God’s mercy and grace knows no racial, national, social, sexual,…
1) A WALK! (v1-8) To: Gilgal (v1), Bethel (v2), Jericho (v4) & Jordan (v6) A walk of Love, Loyalty, Witness, Completion 2) A WISH! (v9) “Please let there be a double portion of your spirit on me” 3) A WHIRLWIND! (v11-12) The chariots of fire! The rapture to glory! A mantle passed on! Lessons: 1. You’re…
1. A QUESTION FOR GOD’S PRIESTS (v10-13) Which is contagious – holiness or unholiness? Answer: UNHOLINESS 2. AN APPLICATION TO GOD’S PEOPLE (v14) The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart 3. THE MESSAGE OF GOD’S PROVIDENCE (v15-18) God disciplines to restore, not punish Obedience is better than sacrifice 4. THE PROMISE OF…
A ministry: 1. FITTED TO HIS CHARACTER Content to be behind-the-scenes We need people like him – to play the role God gives us (1 Cor 12:18) 2. FETCHING PEOPLE TO CHRIST Simon Peter (John 1:40-42) Boy at the feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:8-9) Greek searchers (John 12:20-22) 3. FUELLED BY…
1. The Godly Teaching the Household Demands (v3-5) 2. The Godly Contentment the Household Demonstrates (v6-10) 3. The Godly Generosity the Household Displays (v17-19) The gospel teaches and trains me to be part of The Household of God. Living this out means: Living more Simply Showing more Gratitude Learning more Contentment Giving more Generously
1) WHEN TO PRAY (v18) “at all times”, “ alert and persevering” 2) HOW TO PRAY (v17-19) v18 – in the Spirit v17-18 – with the Word v18 – for all the saints v19-20 – for specific saints v19-20 – for the Kingdom 3) WHY WE PRAY (v10-13) We are in a spiritual battle We…
RAGE! (4:1-5) Jonah burning with rage at God’s mercy RELIEF! (4:6) God sends a plant to comfort and teach Jonah REBUKE! (4:7-11) Do you do well to be angry for the plant? Should I not pity Nineveh that great city? LESSONS: God’s mercy and grace knows no racial, national, social, sexual,…
1) A WALK! (v1-8) To: Gilgal (v1), Bethel (v2), Jericho (v4) & Jordan (v6) A walk of Love, Loyalty, Witness, Completion 2) A WISH! (v9) “Please let there be a double portion of your spirit on me” 3) A WHIRLWIND! (v11-12) The chariots of fire! The rapture to glory! A mantle passed on! Lessons: 1. You’re…
1. A QUESTION FOR GOD’S PRIESTS (v10-13) Which is contagious – holiness or unholiness? Answer: UNHOLINESS 2. AN APPLICATION TO GOD’S PEOPLE (v14) The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart 3. THE MESSAGE OF GOD’S PROVIDENCE (v15-18) God disciplines to restore, not punish Obedience is better than sacrifice 4. THE PROMISE OF…
A ministry: 1. FITTED TO HIS CHARACTER Content to be behind-the-scenes We need people like him – to play the role God gives us (1 Cor 12:18) 2. FETCHING PEOPLE TO CHRIST Simon Peter (John 1:40-42) Boy at the feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:8-9) Greek searchers (John 12:20-22) 3. FUELLED BY…
1. The Godly Teaching the Household Demands (v3-5) 2. The Godly Contentment the Household Demonstrates (v6-10) 3. The Godly Generosity the Household Displays (v17-19) The gospel teaches and trains me to be part of The Household of God. Living this out means: Living more Simply Showing more Gratitude Learning more Contentment Giving more Generously
1) WHEN TO PRAY (v18) “at all times”, “ alert and persevering” 2) HOW TO PRAY (v17-19) v18 – in the Spirit v17-18 – with the Word v18 – for all the saints v19-20 – for specific saints v19-20 – for the Kingdom 3) WHY WE PRAY (v10-13) We are in a spiritual battle We…
RAGE! (4:1-5) Jonah burning with rage at God’s mercy RELIEF! (4:6) God sends a plant to comfort and teach Jonah REBUKE! (4:7-11) Do you do well to be angry for the plant? Should I not pity Nineveh that great city? LESSONS: God’s mercy and grace knows no racial, national, social, sexual,…
1) A WALK! (v1-8) To: Gilgal (v1), Bethel (v2), Jericho (v4) & Jordan (v6) A walk of Love, Loyalty, Witness, Completion 2) A WISH! (v9) “Please let there be a double portion of your spirit on me” 3) A WHIRLWIND! (v11-12) The chariots of fire! The rapture to glory! A mantle passed on! Lessons: 1. You’re…