Read the Bible passage Service Outline Quiet contentment or revolutionary devotion!? Revolutionary devotion in the last days: Live as those who belong to God’s coming world within the good (but temporary) constraints of this present world in gospel-fuelled wisdom and freedom …that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord.
Read the Bible passage Service Outline ‘If only…’ Jesus’ contentment revolution The big idea: You can (and should) live a faithful life right now (v. 17, 20, 24) The reasons: Because of the sovereign call of God (v. 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24) Because in Christ the new creation has come (v. 18-19) Galatians…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline The unusual beauty of faithfulness To the married: Give yourself to your marriage as God’s gift (v. 1-7) To the unmarried (or once married): It’s good to stay unmarried! (But fine to get married too) (v. 8-9) To those in strained marriages: Pursue faithfulness and reconciliation, and live in…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline The trouble with our bodies… Bodies in the City of Corinth: Ownership Purpose Destiny Bodies in the Kingdom of Christ: Destiny Purpose Ownership Therefore? Flee sexual immorality Honour God with your bodies
Read the Bible passage Service Outline When families feud… The Family Feud in Corinth The issue Disputes in the courts The problems Defeat Disrepute Disinheritance The response Do you not know!? Revolutionary transformation in the family of God: You do (the new) you
Read the Bible passage Service outline The (first) sexual revolution Seeds of the revolution: Israel, redeemed from slavery for holiness Revolutionary holiness in Corinth: The problems? Porneia Pride The response? Mourn together Act together Celebrate together Therefore let us keep the Festival
Read the Bible passage Service outline Permanent praise?? David’s testimony: Praise from the pit (v. 1-7) David’s plea: Be filled with good fear (v. 8-14) David’s God: The Lord who sees, hears, and acts (v. 15-22) Let us exalt his name together
Read the Bible passage Service outline My soul finds rest in…? Rest for God’s King: A solid rock through the assaults of his enemies (v. 1-7) Rest for God’s people: A trustworthy refuge in a fleeting world (v. 8-10) The source of rest: The God of power, love, and justice (v. 11-12) Yes, my soul,…
Read the Bible passage Service outline The search for guidance… The Guide: The God of covenant faithfulness The Guided: He guides the humble The Guidance: Show me your ways Being guided by the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
Read the Bible passage Service outline Life in a fallen world? Life in God’s new world: A grace-filled yesterday, a glory-filled tomorrow, and a gospel-filled today ‘Be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create’