Intro Fear not, for I am with you (v1-7) But now thus says the Lord , he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm…

Intro If you get an opportunity to evangelise a follower of Judaism a key place to go to is these later parts of Isaiah. There are many beutiful prophecies here that are directly fulfilled by Jesus who is the prophesied Servant. For some Jews, hearing about these things is eye opening because it was…

Intro Context - North Fallen, Judah threatened. Looking forward to what God will do in the future for his people. Poetic language, uses metaphore and similie. The passage has 4 main parts, but the 3rd part is longer and has sections of it’s own. It’s a longer chapter, so let me hit the main things, and…

Intro Annecdote Recap History is going somewhere! Plan of Salvation Jesus returns Last Battle Resurrection Judgement Day and now... The World Destroyed and Remade - First Attempt The desctruction and renewing of the world has been attempted before. (not throwing shade) The World was made good, very good!…

Intro Recap: Jesus is coming back to wrap up this world and bring in the next He’s coming after periods of tribualtion and rebellion, there could be more to come. Jesus will decend from heaven, his people will meet him in the air, and then he will come to the earth for Judgment day. Now as a reminder,…

Intro The end of the world is a facinating topic to delve into. The world ending is the subject of many a movie and book. The apocalyptic is irresistable for our consideration. The Materialist throws out his projection of the end of the world to a billion years, when the sun expands sufficiently to burn…

Text: 12 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” ( Matthew 7:12 ESV) Main Point: Outside Christ the Golden Rule is crushing; Inside Christ the Golden Rule is freeing. Outline: Introduction Universality of the Golden Rule Rabbi Shammai…

Intro This letter, Written by John the Apostle (johannes) Probably written from Ephesus is modern day Turkyie Probably written later in his life to the church to encourage them in their faith. We’ll shortly see how he encouraged them. John wrote a Gospel and the Reveleation of Jesus Christ. Concerning…

Introduction Exegetical Point: Through providence Paul was protected and enabled to keep working for Jesus. Homiletic Point: Be ready to work in uncomfortable circumstances for Jesus. Where we’ve been: What happened before Paul was imprisoned? We’re jumping into Acts this morning. It’s always a little…