Carl and Ross discuss questions for the Bible talk on Genesis 1:1-2:3
Introduction: Purpose? Reading carefully 1. Introducing the Creator and his Creation The heading Order from chaos Things we are not told 2. The Creator Creates By separating By filling 3. The Purpose of Creation Trajectory Beyond Eden Beyond the creation A Relationship
Hebrews 1:1-4
Colossians 1:15-29 Power of sight Our King Our hope Our mission
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