Readings: 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2; Luke 19:1-9

Synopsis:

Adam brings us two motivations and an encouragement to commit to sharing the gospel with those in our spheres of influence. The motivations from Paul to the Corinthian church:

1) reverent fear of the LORD (2 Co 5:10-11) - the judgement all the human race will face for their thoughts, words and deeds, motivates to persuade those we know of the gospel;

2) the love of Christ (2 Co 5:14-15);

The encouragement being the account of Zacchaeus - a hard man who, on encountering Jesus, at once repented.

He also quotes from Charles Spurgeon:

There seems to me to have been twice as much done in some ages in defending the Bible as in expounding it, but if the whole of our strength shall henceforth go to the exposition and spreading of it, we may leave it pretty much to defend itself. I do not know whether you see that lion—it is very distinctly before my eyes; a number of persons advance to attack him, while a host of us would defend the grand old monarch, the British Lion, with all our strength. Many suggestions are made and much advice is offered. This weapon is recommended, and the other. Pardon me if I offer a quiet suggestion. Open the door and let the lion out; he will take care of himself. Why, they are gone! He no sooner goes forth in his strength than his assailants flee. The way to meet infidelity is to spread the Bible. The answer to every objection against the Bible is the Bible.

Readings: 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2; Luke 19:1-9

Synopsis:

Adam brings us two motivations and an encouragement to commit to sharing the gospel with those in our spheres of influence. The motivations from Paul to the Corinthian church and to us:

1) reverent fear of the LORD (2 Co 5:10-11) - the judgement all the human race will face for their thoughts, words and deeds, motivates to persuade those we know of the gospel;

2) the love of Christ (2 Co 5:14-15);

The encouragement being the account of Zacchaeus - a hard man who, on encountering Jesus, at once repented.

He also quotes from Charles Spurgeon:

There seems to me to have been twice as much done in some ages in defending the Bible as in expounding it, but if the whole of our strength shall henceforth go to the exposition and spreading of it, we may leave it pretty much to defend itself. I do not know whether you see that lion—it is very distinctly before my eyes; a number of persons advance to attack him, while a host of us would defend the grand old monarch, the British Lion, with all our strength. Many suggestions are made and much advice is offered. This weapon is recommended, and the other. Pardon me if I offer a quiet suggestion. Open the door and let the lion out; he will take care of himself. Why, they are gone! He no sooner goes forth in his strength than his assailants flee. The way to meet infidelity is to spread the Bible. The answer to every objection against the Bible is the Bible.

2 Corinthians 4:1 - 7

Luke 9: 1 - 6

20181021 - 1030AM - Rev Canon Mike Duff - The - Mission - Of - God by St Jude's Southsea

4 Oct 2018 - 10:30AM - Rev Andrew Hargreaves - Year Of Mission by St Jude's Southsea

Lessons: Genesis 2:15-24; Luke 8:9-15

Synopsis:

John reminds us of how Jesus was impressing upon us through the parable of the sower that we are called to be the "farmers" in our individual circumstances, "sowing" the gospel among our friends and family.

Lessons: Genesis 2:15-24; Luke 8:9-15

Synopsis:

John reminds us of how Jesus was impressing upon us through the parable of the sower that we are called to be the "farmers" in our individual circumstances, "sowing" the gospel among our friends and family.

Lessons: Galatians 6:6-10; Mark 8:34-9:1

Synopsis:

Neil reminds us of both the challenges and blessings by following Jesus Christ spurring us on to do so and be ready to deny ourselves.

Lessons: Galatians 6:6-10; Mark 8:34-9:1

Synopsis:

Neil reminds us of both the challenges and blessings by following Jesus Christ spurring us on to do so and be ready to deny ourselves.

10 September 2018 - 7.30pm - Ven Gavin Collins - Rev Neil Smart's Licensing by St Jude's Southsea