James 1:21 - 2:26 - Kevin Vroom

Living Faith.....

1. … obeys God's word  [ 1:21 - 27 ]

1. True religion means obeying the word - in thought and deed

1. Obedience to God’s word reinforces genuine faith

John 17:1-5 - Tim Smylie

With regard to himself:

1. To display his Father’s goodness (v1)

John 16:16-33 - Tim Smylie

1. The “little while” of grief that led to unshakeable joy (vv16-28)

1. - the anguish of the cross opened the way to intimacy with our loving Father (vv23-28)

1. - the crucial victory has already been won at the cross (v33)

Galatians 4:21-31 - Steve Hope

• Thinking historically: An Old Story (vv. 21-23)

• Thinking Figuratively: A Surprising Meaning (vv. 24-27) 

• Thinking Personally: Some Practical Points (vv. 28-31)

Galatians 4:8-20 - Steve Hope

• Paul’s Problem (vv. 8-11) 

• Paul’s Plea (vv. 12-16) 

• Paul’s Passion (vv. 17-20)

John 16:4b-15 - Tim Smylie

The Spirit of truth:

1. Convinces the world of the truth about itself (vv4b-11)

1. a gracious work that brings people to Jesus
   

1. He guided Jesus’ first followers to produce the New Testament

Galatians 4:1-7 - Steve Hope

• The Position of Slaves (vv. 1-3) 

• The Plan of Adoption (vv. 4-5) 

• The Privilege of Sonship (vv. 6-7)

John 15:18-16:4a - Tim Smylie

1. “A servant is not greater than his master” – the world that hated Jesus will hate his followers too (15:18-25)

Galatians 3:26-29 - Steve Hope

• The Christians Uniform - “you have clothed yourselves with Christ” (vv. 26-27)

• The Christians Unity - “you are all one in Christ Jesus” (vv. 28-29)

John 15:1-17 - Tim Smylie

1. “Remain in me” – Jesus is the source of a fruitful life (vv1-8)

1. Remaining in Jesus means letting his word fill and direct our life (vv3&7)
   

1. Remaining in Jesus’ love results in us loving each other as he has loved us (vv12&17)