Text: John 10:11-21 Today we consider the fourth of Jesus’ “I Am” sayings. In each of them Jesus uses the words ego eimi which unmistakably is meant to remind us of the Lord’s unique self-disclosure in Exodus 3:14. In the Greek translation of the OT (the Septuagint) these words ego eimi (I am, I am)Continue reading “The I Am Saying of Jesus | 4”
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The I Am Saying of Jesus | 5
Text: John 11:17-44 We come today to consider the fifth of the “I Am” sayings of Jesus in John 11:25 where Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life.” The author Thomas Hardy wrote a little book called Countdown. He says, “the two ultimate questions of existence are these: has anyone cheated death? IfContinue reading “The I Am Saying of Jesus | 5”
The I Am Saying of Jesus | 6
Text: John 14:1-14 Today we consider the sixth “I Am” saying of Jesus. Jesus spoke these words on the evening of his betrayal, the day before his crucifixion. In 13:33 he had already told his disciples that he was only going to be with them a while longer. Then they would look for him butContinue reading “The I Am Saying of Jesus | 6”
The I Am Saying of Jesus | 7
Text: John 15:1-17 Following the Passover meal Jesus walked with his disciples through the streets of Jerusalem. Eventually they would arrive in the Garden of Gethsemane. In the streets of Jerusalem were walls, gardens and palm trees and vines. They were not like the vines that were in the Mount of Olives which were cutContinue reading “The I Am Saying of Jesus | 7”
Our Awesome God | 1
Over the next number of days, we will be examining the attributes of our awesome God. This word, awesome, has been cheapened nowadays through overuse and misapplication. People will have a relaxing holiday and say, “I had an awesome time.” Ladies who go to the hairdresser will have friends gaze admiringly and say “it’s awesome.”Continue reading “Our Awesome God | 1”
Our Awesome God | 2
Joshua 6 describes the unfolding destruction of the city of Jericho. Israel were given strict instructions not to take any of the loot for themselves. In the ancient world, when an army captured a city the spoils were divided among those who did the fighting. By not allowing Israel to indulge themselves the Lord wasContinue reading “Our Awesome God | 2”
Our Awesome God | 3
Isaiah prophesied during the reign of four monarchs over a period of 60 years. The first of these kings was Uzziah, who reigned a long time and was a successful ruler until he was overcome by pride. God punished him with leprosy for his arrogance. In the year that Uzziah died, Isaiah had a lifeContinue reading “Our Awesome God | 3”
Our Awesome God | 4
In 2 Chronicles 33 the life of King Manasseh is described. He was a wicked king whose lamentable reign is described in vrs 2, he did evil in the eyes of the LORD, following the detestable practices of the nations the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. He ended up ruling for 55 yearsContinue reading “Our Awesome God | 4”
Our Awesome God | 5
In Psalm 89:14 we read; righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. In Deuteronomy 32:4 we read; He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. We see a great demonstration of God’s justice in GenesisContinue reading “Our Awesome God | 5”
Our Awesome God | 6
With the USA elections looming large the debate surrounding the best form of government rears its head once again. We are of course not so naïve as to assume that democracy is the best model out there. In recent years, crippling weaknesses have been exposed in even the more mature western democracies. Democracy is howeverContinue reading “Our Awesome God | 6”
Our Awesome God | 7
James Montgomery Boice once said that Hosea 3 is the greatest chapter in the whole bible and that the story of Hosea is the second greatest story in the bible. Of course, the greatest message in Scripture is the incarnation, life, suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The story of Hosea however is aContinue reading “Our Awesome God | 7”
Our Awesome God | 8
If God’s holiness is a 300 foot high tidal wave curling over to crush sinners, then His compassion is a divine hand stretched out to save them from eternal drowning. God’s compassion is His warm, merciful love. His compassion is the ocean of pity resident in His heart that moves Him to love the loveless,Continue reading “Our Awesome God | 8”
Our Awesome God | 9
When God brought Israel out of Egypt to Sinai, to give them His law and covenant, His jealousy was one of the first facts about Himself which He taught them. In the second commandment (Exodus 20:5) God has the following to say about idols, you shall not bow down to them or worship them; forContinue reading “Our Awesome God | 9”
Our Awesome God | 10
There are many people (Christians included) who are uncomfortable with the idea of a wrathful God. An angry God does not sit well with their thinking. We hear people say, “I don’t like the idea of the wrath of God. I want a God of love.” This is incredibly naïve. If you want a lovingContinue reading “Our Awesome God | 10”