Read the Bible passage Service Outline. An armchair or a wheelchair conversation? Introducing Job: A truly wise man Satan’s test: Fearing God for nothing Job’s ordeal: Unexplained, extreme suffering Job’s wisdom: Persevering worship Wisdom in suffering
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Peace when it hurts? The glory due his name (v. 1-2) The glory of his voice (v. 3-9) The glory in his people (v. 9-11) Glory, strength, and peace
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. The Lord provides, the Lord guides. 2. The Lord provides for our whole being, body and soul. 3. The Lord is with us even in the darkest hour of our lives. In the darkness, Jesus has gone before us. 4. Our Lord and…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. God reveals His glory in creation God reveals His grace in His word God’s revelation saves and transforms us
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. What’s the fine print? The sharp dispute: “Required to keep the law of Moses” (v. 1-5) Peter’s warning: “Why do you try to test God?” (v. 6-11) James’s judgment: Fulfilment and flexibility (v. 12-21) Faith expressing itself through love
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. God’s question for us is? Who has (Isaiah 53:1) 1) Responses to Jesus so far … (6:50-7:24) a) Jesus’ `not there yet’ brothers in Galilee (1-9) b) Who are `the. Jews’ and why do they want to kill Jesus? (10-24) 2) Divided responses during the feast of booths…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Watch out! Paul’s three questions for these new churches: What’s with you!? Jesus + something = nothing! (ch. 1-2) Who are you? The redeemed children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. (ch. 3-4) How then should you live? Freedom, faith, and the fruit of…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. ‘Men wanted for hazardous journey…’ Reality check #1: We must go through many hardships… Proud plots Superstition and stoning Reality check #2: All that God had done through them! Bold, effective, confirmed proclamation great numbers believe churches are strengthened Dangerous journey:…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. What’s your mission? An international church sends out an international mission This mission: is God’s mission! is what all history has been straining towards proclaims beautiful news to all nations provokes fierce opposition brings eternal life and global light and Spirit-filled joy What’s your mission?
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Storm clouds are coming… The Spirit of the Lord provides for his hungry people (11:27-30) The angel of the Lord rescues his imprisoned apostle (12:1-19) The word of the Lord triumphs over a pretender King (12:20-24) But the word of God continued to spread and…