The Promised Consolation Revelation 14:9-12; Luke 2:22-38, p. 1036; pp. 857-58 Reverend Chris Harper I. Who was Simeon? (25) II. What was Simeon doing? (25-26) 1. Waiting (25) 2. For what? (26) III. Why was Simeon waiting for him? (25b-32) 1. Consolation (25b) 2. How? (a) By obeying God’s law (21-24, 27) (b) By providing salvation (29-32 IV. What did Simeon say to Mary? (33-35; Rev 14:9-11) V. So what? 1. No neutrality 2. These who have been comforted bring comfort to others (2 Cor 1:3-7; Matt 25:31-40)  

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The Promised Mighty God--Revelation 14:8 Rev. Chris Harper I. Who is Babylon? (8a; Gen 11:1-9; James 4:4) II. What is Babylon like? (8b, 18:1-8) III. What is Babylon’s future? (8a, 18:1-8) IV. How does this help us get ready for the 2nd Advent? 1. We see God is mighty 2. We see God is gracious  

The Old Testament is 40% narrative. While conveying history these stories are there for more than providing the history of a people and nation -- they are there to teach us. So how do we read Old Testaments narratives so that we are able to perceive what is important to the narrator (what they mean) and then how do we apply them to our lives today? In this class we will look at some basic elements of reading Old Testament narrative. We will then explore a number of narratives that tell stories about the conflict between our faith and life - what it means to live as aliens in this world.    

I. What this gospel is (7) II. Why it’s “good news” (Rom 8:1) III. What its nature is (6)     1. Eternal     2. Global IV. What it produces in those who wait for the 2nd Advent (7)

The Old Testament is 40% narrative. While conveying history these stories are there for more than providing the history of a people and nation -- they are there to teach us. So how do we read Old Testaments narratives so that we are able to perceive what is important to the narrator (what they mean) and then how do we apply them to our lives today? In this class we will look at some basic elements of reading Old Testament narrative. We will then explore a number of narratives that tell stories about the conflict between our faith and life - what it means to live as aliens in this world.    

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The Old Testament is 40% narrative. While conveying history these stories are there for more than providing the history of a people and nation -- they are there to teach us. So how do we read Old Testaments narratives so that we are able to perceive what is important to the narrator (what they mean) and then how do we apply them to our lives today? In this class we will look at some basic elements of reading Old Testament narrative. We will then explore a number of narratives that tell stories about the conflict between our faith and life - what it means to live as aliens in this world.    

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