Introduction This evening - looking at Mary So much bad news at present The birth narratives - Luke 1-3, Matthew 1-2 bring praise, hope and joy A Saviour has been…
Introduction Last week looking at the genealogy of Christ Picked out 4 names - 4 women Jesus came into the world to save sinners Tamah, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba This reminds…
Introduction Who will determine tomorrow for you? We have been challenged lately Will it be the nations? Will it be individuals? Meaningless chance? The Bible states that God is sovereign…
Introduction One final message from Genesis 45 - but focusing on Jesus Seeing Joseph as a type of Christ A reminder of the guilt of the brothers Past events still…
Introduction Reading 5:12-21 from ESV Contrasting Adam to Christ Reading 5:12-19 We are united to Christ This truth is liberating and joy giving We used to be in Adam -…
Introduction A task of the preacher is to make the word plain Example from the Old Testament A lot of words, verses and thoughts - some images come to mind…
Introduction Looking at Joseph Overview to date A picture of Jesus Christ Joseph's brothers bowing down before again Once before and twice again Fulfilment of the dreams 20-21 years previously…
Introduction The Christian life is likened to running a race The key is to persevere and keep going Often encouragement is needed Peter is encouraging Christians to run well Even…
Introduction When did you last climb a mountain? A beautiful place to go Something compelling about being in a high place above everything else There are many stories in the…
Introduction Example of Jacob and of Joseph Ecc 7:8 - "the end of a thing is better than its beginning" To discover their money purse - the worst news possible…