Message List

Sacrifice: Romans 12, Study 19 (Term 3, Talk 1)
From the series "Right Through Christ", studies of the New Testament book of Romans written by the apostle Paul.
Made right through Christ and alive in Him, Paul urges us to offer ourselves together as a living sacrifice, being transformed by the renewing of our mind.
Paul begins with a strong appeal ('Therefore' in NIV) building on all he has taught in chapters 1-11.
Outline:

1. Overview/reminder of subjects from Romans 1 to Romans 11
2. Therefore, Sacrifice (Romans 12:1-2)

References:

• Psalm 51
• Leviticus 1:3-9
• Romans 12:1-2
• Luke 18:9-14

Our Total Inability, but God's Ability: Ephesians 2
Where are you going when you die?
Readings:

1. Romans 9:6-16
2. Ephesians 2:1-10

Planning: A talk from James 4 about making our plans "in the Lord's will".
Outline

1. What they are saying (James 4:13)
2. What they should be saying (James 4:15)

References

• James 4:13-17
• Acts 17:16-34

A New Hope: Luke 1:1-25
Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
Outline:

1. A Real and Certain Hope for a Doubtful Disciple (Luke 1:1-4)
2. An Unlikely Couple and an Unlikely Hope (Luke 1:5-12)
3. The Promised Messenger Proclaiming the Promised Hope (Luke 1:13-25)

References:

• Luke 1:1-25

Grafted: Romans 11, Study 18 (Term 2, Talk 9)
From the series "Right Through Christ", studies of the New Testament book of Romans written by the apostle Paul.
God has not rejected Israel, nor have they stumbled beyond recovery, so as Gentiles grafted in, we must consider his sternness, continue in his kindness, and praise him for his rich mercy.
Outline:

1. A Chosen Remnant (Romans 11:1-10)
2. God's Master-plan (Romans 11:11-15)
3. Natural & Grafted Branches (Romans 11:16-24)
4. Future Mercy (Romans 11:25-32)
5. Worship (Romans 11:33-36)

References:

• Romans 11:1-36
• Psalm 126
• 1 Kings 19:1-18
• Matthew 8:5-13