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. ‘ Tear down this wall!’ Jesus wonderfully transforms lives … among the Jews (9:32-43) But what about Acts 1:8? The ends of the earth? (From B.C. to A.D.: God’s holy people fulfilled in Jesus) Jesus demonstrates his radical, global fulfilment With two disturbing visions…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Uncertainty, anxiety, and confusion? The patient proofs of the risen Lord (v. 36-43) The amazing fulfilment of the long-awaited Lord (v. 44-46) The Messiah WILL suffer (e.g. Psalm 22, Isaiah 53) The Messiah WILL rise (e.g. Psalm 16) The global mission of the ascended Lord (v. 47-53) The Messiah’s…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Good news?? Jesus message: The best news ever The people’s response: from earnest praise to murderous rage The reason: Good news to the poor Good news for you
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Which Jesus? The real Jesus: was seen & talked about by many eye-witnesses brought about a great fulfilment was carefully investigated by Luke so that you might have certainty The humble boldness of gospel certainty
Read the Bible passage Service Outline The risen Lord Jesus: transforms his people to be like him fulfils the temple and the law reigns in unstoppable glory grows his kingdom even through suffering “Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went…”
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Remember that old song?? An unstoppable restoration, as the risen Lord: makes the lame to leap brings the outcast in refreshes the repentant fulfils and restores all things Repent, and be restored!
Read the Bible passage Service Outline The most controversial chapter in the Bible? But meant to bring unity and thankfulness. The Promise Luke 24:46-49 Acts 1:4,6,8. What happened? Pentecost Unusual, but not unique The impact (Acts 2:12-13) What did it mean? (Acts 2:14-41) Speaking in tongues (vv17-21) The ‘Last Days’ Jesus is the focus (vv22-41) …
Read the Bible passage Service outline A world in darkness A world of light An eternal city (60:1-22) A glorious bride (61:10-62:12) The light of the world (61:1-9) ‘Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing…’
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline ‘In the fullness of time’: the world-shaking news of Jesus the Messiah Jesus’ relationship to the Hebrew Scriptures: not abolish but fulfill (v. 17-18) The ‘surpassing righteousness’ of Jesus’ kingdom: a transformed heart (v. 19-20) Living in fullness and righteousness today