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June 21, 2021Mark 12:28-34 - on the greatest commandment
Introduction
Which commandment is the most important of all?
a scribe's question (12:28)

Jesus’ answer (12:29-31 cf. Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Leviticus 19:18)

the scribe’s verdict on Jesus (12:32-33)

Jesus’ verdict on the scribe (12:34)
The greatest commandments
The Lord our God, the Lord is one

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart… soul… mind… strength

You shall love your neighbour as yourself

The other commandments

These are more than burnt offerings and sacrifices
Conclusion
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30min
June 13, 2021 Mark 12:13-27 — on authorities civil and religious
Introduction
An ignored warning (12:1-12)
Pharisees and Herodians come to trap Jesus (12:13-17)
Sadducees come to mock resurrection (12:18-27)
Conclusion
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31min
June 06, 2021Mark 10:13-31 - on entering the kingdom of God
Introduction

on entering the kingdom of God
it’s free (10:13-16)

it costs everything (10:17-22)

it’s worth everything (10:23-31)

Conclusion
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33min
May 30, 2021Mark 10:1-12 - on marriage and divorce
Introduction
Pharisees ask, “Does God allow any divorce?” (10:1-2)
Jesus’ answer
they go to a law about divorce (10:3-4 cf. Deuteronomy 24:1-4)
and Jesus says it’s a command for hard hearts (10:5)
Jesus goes to Genesis (10:6-8a cf. Genesis 1:27, 2:24)
and applies it to those considering divorce (10:8b-9)
Jesus explains the implications (10:10-12)

God’s law in situations spoiled by sin (10:4-5)
Look again at Deuteronomy 24:1-4

It’s designed to limit damage rather than to define good (cf. Mark 10:5)

It holds on to as much good as possible in a situation spoiled by sin

Conclusion
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32min
May 23, 2021Mark 9:33-50 - on greatness and living with the end in mind
Introduction
on greatness (9:33-37)
on living with the end in mind (9:38-50)
good is good, no matter who does it (38-41)

don’t risk making one of Christ’s people fall (9:42)

don’t risk stumbling and falling away from Christ (9:43-48)

do aim to please God in everything (9:49-50)
Conclusion
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32min
May 16, 2021God speaks the Bible (The Christ's view of the Bible)
Bible Reading
Luke 4:1-13
The Bible verses referred to in the talk are listed below.
Overview
Introduction
The Christ’s view of the Bible
The New Testament’s view of the Bible
The Christian view of the Bible
Implications
Outline

Introduction

The Christ’s view of the Bible
the Old Testament
to be believed, trusted, and obeyed
because God speaks it

the New Testament
he sent his apostles teach with his authority

The New Testament’s view of the Bible
the Old Testament
God speaks it
Scripture says = God says

their own preaching and writing
they thought they spoke God’s words

the other New Testament writings

The Christian view of the Bible

Implications
the Bible is our supreme authority

trusting the Bible is personal

reading the Bible is personal
Bible references
The Christ’s view of the Bible
- the Old Testament
Luke 24:25-26, 44-47

Luke 4:1–13, especially verses 4,8,12

Matthew 5:17-19

Genesis 2:18–25, verse 24 quoted by Jesus as what God says in Matthew 19:4-5
- the New Testament
John 14:24-27, John 20:2
The New Testament’s view of the Bible
- the Old Testament
2 Peter 1:21

Hebrews 3:7

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Genesis 12:1-3, verse 3 quoted as what the Scriptures says in Galatians 3:8

Exodus 9:13–16, verse 16 quoted as what the Scriptures says in Romans 9:17
- their own preaching and writing
1 Thessalonians 2:13

Galatians 1:8-9
- the other New Testament writings
Deuteronomy 25:4 and Luke 10:7 quoted as what the Scriptures says in 1 Timothy 5:18

2 Peter 3:2,15-16
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29min
May 09, 2021Psalm 16 - Raised
Introduction
The verse about resurrection (16:10)
Not just kept alive a little longer
David’s life beyond death (Exodus 3:6 cf. Mark 12:26–27)
n.b. ‘the God of David’ in 2 Kings 20:5, 2 Chronicles 21:12, 34:3, Isaiah 38:5
The resurrection of David’s greatest Son (16:10b, Acts 2:24-32, 13:34-39 cf. 2 Samuel 7:12-13)
A psalm about something better than unimaginably long life
Safe with God (16:1)
Enjoying God:
knowing he is our highest, best good (16:2)
delighting in his people (16:3)
not joining with people who serve false gods (16:4)
knowing God is enough (16:5-6)
prizing his direction (16:7)
anticipating eternal pleasure (16:8-11)
Conclusion
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32min
May 02, 2021Psalm 22 - Forsaken
Introduction
Quoted on the cross (118:1 cf. Mark 15:34)
The psalm fits Jesus better than its writer
the Spirit of Christ… predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories (1 Peter 1:10-12)
Suffering and glory hinged on verse 21
Christ’s prayer as he suffered (22:1-21)
Why have you forsaken me? (22:1-2)
It’s not like you. Our fathers trusted and you came through (22:3-5, cf. Deuteronomy 31:7-8)
I’ve had no help and I’m mocked for trusting you (22:6-8)
I’ve always trusted. Please save (22:9-11)
They’re ready to kill me (22:12-13)
You’re killing me! (22:14-15)
— the true horror of the cross —
The wicked have pierced me (22:16-18)
Save me! (22:19-21a)
Christ’s confidence in the subsequent glories (22:21-31)
After you save, I will praise you (22:22-24)
I’ll be praised not mocked (22:25-26)
All nations will say you saved me (22:27-31)
Conclusion
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30min
April 25, 2021Psalm 118 - Rejected
Introduction
Who’s speaking
my-I-me and our-we-us
the king’s voice (118:10,14-16,19)
The psalm’s theme (118:1,29,2-3)
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!
The king experienced the LORD’s steadfast love (118:5-15a)
his people praise the LORD who saves (118:15b-16)
The king’s confidence in the LORD’s steadfast love (118:17-22)
his people rejoice in God’s king and call on God to save (118:23-27)
God is good to us (118:28-29)
Fulfilled in Christ Jesus (cf. Mark 11:9, 12:10-11, Acts 4:10–12)
Jesus’ people share the same confidence (Hebrews 13:5-6, 12:5–6)
Conclusion
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29min
April 18, 2021Psalm 110 - Lord
Introduction
The king’s Lord
greater than David (110:title-1, cf. Mark 12:35-37)
Jesus is
a King who rules (110:1-3)

a priest forever (110:4)

a warrior who wins (110:5-7)
Conclusion
Jesus is a warrior who wins, don’t try to ignore him

Jesus is willing to be your priest forever, lean into his sacrifice

Jesus is the king who rules, serve him eagerly
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32min

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