28-06-2020
A message from Luke 7:36-50 - Jesus Anoints a Sinful Woman
1. The two characters
2. The two different responses to Jesus
3. The two different understandings of Jesus
4. The two different responses from Jesus
21-06-2020
A message from Daniel 10, 11, and 12 - God Strengthens
Study 9 in a series on the Old Testament book of Daniel.
God strengthens us to engage well during our exile, neither depending on the evil powers of this world or withdrawing from them, but in wise and hopeful anticipation of soon seeing the victory of God that He's already achieved at the cross.
14-06-2020
A message from Daniel 8 and Daniel 9 - God Forgives
Study 8 in a series on the Old Testament book of Daniel.
True peace is not found in the establishment of a worldly kingdom but through reconciliation in the Messiah's kingdom.
- Prayer (Dan 9:1-10)
- Punishment (Dan 9:11-14)
- Appeal (Dan 9:15-19)
- Prophecy (Dan 9:20-27)
07-06-2020
A message from Daniel 7
Study 7 in a series on the Old Testament book of Daniel.
Chaotic human kingdoms come and go, cause carnage and collapse, but the final judgment and victory belong to the Son of Man.
- Horror by the Sea (Dan 7:1-8)
- Heavenly Power (Dan 7:9-14)
- Divine Victory (Dan 7:15-28)
- Reflections
05-06-2020
What is Apocalyptic?
A short explanation of "Apocalyptic" literature used in Daniel 7
31-05-2020
A message from Daniel 6
Study 6 in a series on the Old Testament book of Daniel.
Like his three obedient friends before him (Ch 3), Daniel is thrown into a pit of death.
Like Jesus after him, God rescues his obedient
servant, people are overjoyed and good news is
pronounced around the world: this God rescues!
- Conspiracy (Dan 6:1-9)
- Entrapment (Dan 6:10-18)
- Rescue (Dan 6:19-24)
- Good News (Dan 6:25-28)
24-05-2020
A message from Daniel 5
Study 5 in a series on the Old Testament book of Daniel.
Belshazzar’s complete disrespect of the Lord is met with judgment. What is our response to death with the writing on the wall?
- The Royal Banquet (Dan 5:1-4)
- The Mysterious Writing on the Wall (Dan 5:5-9)
- The Advice of the Queen (Dan 5:10-12)
- The Response of Daniel (Dan 5:13-24)
- The Interpretation of the Message (Dan 5:25-28)
- The Conferral of Gifts and Collapse of the Kingdom (Dan 5:29-31)
17-05-2020
A message from Daniel 4
Study 4 in a series on the Old Testament book of Daniel.
God's dominion over the world extends to all; humbling even the most powerful and lifting up those who humbly orient themselves toward him.
10-05-2020
A message from Daniel 3
Study 3 in a series on the Old Testament book of Daniel.
In the heat of intense cultural pressure, Daniel's friend's wisely stoke a settled confidence in the God who will deliver them, one way or the other.
- False Worship (Dan 3:1-7)
- Accusations (Dan 3:8-12)
- Confrontation (Dan 3:13-18)
- Deliverance (Dan 3:19-27)
- True Worship (Dan 3:28-30)
03-05-2020
A message from Daniel 2
Study 2 in a series on the Old Testament book of Daniel.
In the fearful and confusing kingdoms of this world, wisdom is serving God's everlasting kingdom.
- A Fearful Threat (Dan 2:1-13)
- A Wise Response (Dan 2:14-24)
- The Mystery Revealed (Dan 2:25-49)
