1. LOSS! (1:19-22)
Of everything except God
2. LOVE! (2:1-16)
A Sovereign lover (God) &
An earthly lover (Boaz)
3. LIFE! (2:17-23)
New security
New hope
Something: 1. DISTRESSING! (v1-2) A terrifying vision of death and decay: lifeless, useless, helpless 2. DIVINE! (v3-6) ‘The Voice’ and ‘The Breath’ 3. DYNAMIC! (v7-14) They stood on their feet – an exceedingly great array APPLICATIONS: 1. The HISTORICAL application: The return under Cyrus 2. The PROPHETIC application: The return to the land 3. The…
1) FAMILY! (v9 & 13) Timothy his beloved son in the faith Come quickly to see me, bring my cloak 2) FOES! (v10, 14-16) Demas has forsaken me (v10) Beware of Alexander (v14-15) The unfaithful anonymous (v16) 3) FRIENDS! Crescens (v10), Titus (v10), Luke (v11), Mark (v11), Tychicus (v12), Carpus (v13), Priscilla & Aquila (v19),…
COME: SIT IN A BOAT! (v1-3) Cold, dark and sad FEAST ON A SHORE! (v4-14) A miracle and a meal ANSWER A QUESTION! (v15-17) Do you love me?
1. LUST! (2 Sam 11:1-5) Pride, neglect, sloth, fantasy, obsession, adultery 2. LIES! (2 Sam 11:6-13) Cover up, deceit, pretence, manipulation, treachery 3. LOSS! (2 Sam 11:14-27) Now of all credibility, of all respect, and of the blessing of the Lord
1) Elders – above reproach: In his morality, self-control, hospitality, ability to teach, approach to alcohol, temper, attitude to money, home life, spiritual maturity, reputation outside the church. 2) Deacons – above reproach: In his/her self-control, biblical convictions, past service and development, home life, heavenly standing and confidence.
1) PAIN! (v1-3) Mordecai laments 2) POISE! (v4-12) Hathach intercedes 3) PURPOSE! (v13-17) Esther responds LESSONS: 1. When in distress pour out your heart 2. Never forget God uses nobodies 3. Never underestimate the power of one 4. Do not be intimidated by the unknown 5. Give God your all 6. God is still on…