Colossians 1:1-14 A spiritual thermometer? Gospel growth Walking in His will Seeking Pleasure
1. The Servant and Justice The Promise of Justice A fifth Servant Song 2. What is Justice? What I need or want? Justice Language What does Luke show? What does Jesus provide? 3. Justice for the Nations Humanism God’s provision Our Opportunity
Introduction 1. Paul’s priestly programme (14-19) 2. Paul’s pioneering plans (20-24) 3. Paul’s appeal for partnership in giving (25-29) in praying (30-31) in caring (32) 4. Paul’s prayer for peace (verse 33)
Intro: Aren’t we the Nations? The Nations and Israel Building Security and Significance Security and Significance given Israel and Power 2. Isaiah’s Servant Isaiah’s Prophecy Surprise 1 Surprise 2 3. The Faithfulness of God God’s Glorious Character Reflecting God’s Character Trusting God’s Character
What happens when my rights clash with your rights? Introduction 1. Welcome the welcomed (14:1-3) 2. Let the Judge judge (14:4-12) 3. Be faithful to your Faith (14:13-23) 4. Please, please like Christ (15:1-7) 5. Hope in the God of hope (15:8-13)
Intro: Sick of the evil? 1. Jesus has defeated evil for us Our human problem Jesus’ sacrificial victory 2. Jesus is defeating evil in us Romans Governments Pay what you owe Law and love 2. Jesus will share his defeat of evil with us forever Salvation Night and day Lifestyle
Carl and Ross discuss questions from the talk on Romans 12
Intro: Worship 1. Counter-Cultural Worship By the mercies of God Present your bodies Transformed not conformed The renewal of your mind 2. Counter-Cultural Lives of Worship Humble service Genuine love Peace not vengeance
Tim and Ross discuss questions from the talk on Romans 11.
Superseded 1. Is that what you call faithful? Not rejected But elected Who rejected? 2. The Jews were so BC! Hope Holy Horticulture Humility 3. Do you know the God of Israel? Sovereign in salvation Faithful in his word Universal in mercy Worthy of all praise