Bible Talks – Archive (Page 29)

Bible Talks – Archive (Page 29)

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The Unfinished Task 8 – Lies, Damned Lies

The Unfinished Task 8 – Lies, Damned Lies. Acts chapter 5, verses 1 to 12. The non-airbrushed church, warts and all. The Presenting Circumstances, verses 1 and 2. The Underlying Reality, verses 3 and 4. The Result, verses 5-12.

The Unfinished Task 4 – Totally Devoted

Totally Devoted – Acts chapter 2, verses 42 to 47 The recent sexual abuse scandals and Cardinal Pell’s conviction have caused shock and dismay to many. Even the word “church” upsets many. Yet God brings us to faith in Christ. Then we come to see what “church” means. When a person is converted to Christ what happens? Here in Acts chapter 2 we can see. 42 The believers studied what the apostles taught. They shared their lives together. They ate and…

The Unfinished Task 3 – Jesus: Lord and Christ

Jesus: Lord and Christ, Acts chapter 2, verses 1 to 41 Good news, bad news. Spectacular sights and sounds Acts 2:1-13 When the day of Pentecost came, all the believers gathered in one place.  Suddenly a sound came from heaven. It was like a strong wind blowing. It filled the whole house where they were sitting.  They saw something that looked like fire in the shape of tongues. The flames separated and came to rest on each of them.  All…

The Unfinished Task 2 – Preparing for Gospel Growth

Preparing for Gospel Growth – Acts chapter 1, verses 12 to 26 There are many metaphors of the church: A Family The Bride of Christ A body A building Another metaphor: is the church a Cruise Ship or a Battleship? Similar (both are big and float in water) but very different. One’s purpose is to please its patrons. Success is when each is satisfied. The other quite different. Each does its part for the whole, for the ship’s mission. The…

The Unfinished Task 1 – The Foundation of Jesus’ Mission

The Foundation of Jesus’ Mission – Acts Chapter 1, verses 1 to 11 A new enterprise. Apple’s vision. A few projects, done with excellence. Jesus Christ launched an enterprise 2000 years ago, far greater, that will outlast Apple and all other solely human enterprises. He is building His church, and it will succeed. The foundation of Jesus’ mission Acts 1:1-7 His resurrection. He appeared 40 days. Many saw Him. Up to 500 at a time. They spoke with Him, they…

Jesus’ Heart for People. Our Heart for People

Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 9 verse 35 to chapter 10 verse 4 Jesus’ Heart for People. Our Heart for People Are you seeing clearly? How’s your focus? Seeing people distinctly, as Jesus sees them? As lost sheep with no shepherd. Jesus was always find moving towards people (not programs). Teaching, preaching, healing. 3 things:- The portrait of Jesus Matt 9:35 Frustrated, annoyed, bothered by the crowds? No! Deeply moved in his emotions for them. So he spoke God’s truth to turn.…

A Story to Remember

A Story to Remember – Psalm 78. A Psalm by Asaph Poor memory of God’s goodness? Yet we will make a way to remember what is important. Asaph was the director of music in the Temple, and author of many of the psalms. “My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old— things we have heard and known, things our…

Golden Years

Golden Years – Genesis chapters 49 and 50 GATHERED UP Beyond all father Jacob’s hopes and fears, his beloved son Joseph is alive and well, Ruler of mighty Egypt, 2nd only to Pharaoh. Now begin Jacob’s last and GOLDEN YEARS. 17 blessed years of peace with his family around him in comfort and safety. The years of loneliness are past. “Surely, God is good to Israel” Psalm 73:1 (Israel is Jacob’s other name). Old Jacob DIES – 147 years old.…