Introduction Returning to the series - Complementary and Paradoxical Truths Our Work and God's work We have just sung about labouring for God Do you feel that it is toil?…
Introduction Jesus was not like the pharisees Explanation He loved sinners - the setting of the three parables (v1-2) The sinners "drew near" to Jesus The "Pharisees and scribes complained"…
Introduction Explosions of praise Ps 148 - 12 times - "praise the Lord" or calls on man/creation to praise God Ps 150 - 13 summons to praise God 25 times…
Introduction Some words of Scripture are quite radical We must lay aside everything Do we try to rationalise this - it is about discipleship and not salvation? Questions: Does Jesus…
Introduction A family on the move A lot of people, a lot of animals, a lot of stuff Can you imagine the stories told about the family members? Can you…
Introduction Speaking on v12 Some context v10 - this was a life changing night for Jacob Have you been changed by the living God? Christian conversion is dramatic It is…
Introduction Looking again at the Hallelujah Psalms Some translate it as Alleluia To praise the Lord - needs faith "Without faith it is impossible to please God" If you do…
Introduction Who doesn't like food? What are your favourite foods? - examples If you are invited to a banquet - what do you expect? Examples Characterised by happiness and joy…