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God still speaks today - through His perfectly sufficient written Word. What God says satisfies our intellectual hunger, and what He says shows the Beauty of His love for His people. Truth and Beauty come together in one place: God in His Word.

  1. 4D AGO

    Isaiah 30:1-23

    Read Isaiah 30:1-23 1.      In what ways can some Christians act like stubborn children in regards their relationship with God? How would you define carrying out a plan that is not God’s and making an alliance that is not of God’s Spirit?       2.      Why do believers sometimes carry out plans that are not God’s plans? How do these plans expose the reality of our belief in God and His will? How might these plans end in shame?       3.      The Judahites wanted to hear “smooth things” and asked the seers and prophets to turn aside and stop teaching about the Holy One of Israel. Why is it vital for pastors to resist the temptation to satisfy people’s desire to hear what they want? Why must they continue confronting people with the Holy One of Israel? How could preaching “smooth things” end in complete ruin?       4.      How is verse 15 a great source of comfort? How can we learn to rest and trust more fully in Jesus? How do verses 18–19 speak to the person who has been stubborn and turned from God’s righteous path? How has (or how can) understanding God’s eagerness to show grace encourage you in your Christian walk?       5.      Where do you see a fulfilment of verse 21 in the present Messianic age? (Consider John 14:15–17, 23–24; 16:13.) How do Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and the church help us stay on the right path? Based on verses 19–23, what are the blessings God gives to those who wait for Him?    Send a text

    38 min
  2. Isaiah 28:14-29 (includes communion by Karl Barlow)

    MAR 2

    Isaiah 28:14-29 (includes communion by Karl Barlow)

    Isaiah calls the leaders in Jerusalem “scoffers” (v. 14), even though they were deeply religious. In what ways can someone be religious yet practically scoff at God’s Word through how they live?  Verse 15 speaks of the religious scoffers placing their security in a false refuge they believed would keep them safe from harm. What are some false securities that a church or believer might have? How can we tell when something—even something good—has become a source of security? How has God exposed false securities in your life or in the life of our nation?  Isaiah 28:16 describes Jesus as a tested, precious cornerstone. What does it mean to you personally that Jesus was “tested”—that He endured pressure, suffering, and temptation without breaking? How does that strengthen your trust in Him?  Isaiah says, “Whoever believes will not be in haste.” What does it mean to not be in haste because you believe in Jesus? Both Paul’s and Peter’s quotations of this verse say, “will not be put to shame.” What does it mean to you that you will not be put to shame? How might that affect the way you live?  The farming illustration in verses 23–29 shows that God is measured and purposeful—He does not over-thresh or over-plough. Have you experienced a time when God removed something or allowed difficulty, and you later saw it as refining rather than punishment? What did that teach you about trusting His wisdom?    Send a text

    52 min

  3. FEB 23

    Philippians 2:19-30 Joshua Pollard

    Read Philippians 2:1–13.  With verses 1–11 as the foundation, how do believers “work out their salvation with fear and trembling” (v. 12)? (Think about the attitude, the work itself, and the motivation behind it all.) How does this guide our understanding of church attendance and being involved in the life of the church and other believers? What do verses 12 and 13 teach us about growing in sanctification? Read Philippians 2:19–30.   Timothy shows a genuine concern for others that springs from seeking “the interests of Christ” rather than his own. In what concrete ways could you grow this week in looking to the interests of Christ by caring for specific people in your church or circle? What would it look like in your life today to seek “the interests of Christ”? How does love for Christ fuel real love for others?Epaphroditus risked his life simply to serve and care for Paul, not to do something “impressive” in ministry. What does his example teach us about ordinary, practical service, and how might that challenge our view of what “real” ministry is?Paul was writing to a church about their perseverance, using Epaphroditus as an example. In what ways can this group actively strengthen one another’s endurance? What would it look like for us to take responsibility for one another’s perseverance?Paul tells us that the same God who raised Jesus from the dead is at work in us, enabling us to persevere when life is overwhelming or dark. How does this shape the way you think about a current pressure, fear, or suffering in your own life? How does a good understanding of God’s sovereign, effectual work guard us from both pride and despair? Send a text

    27 min
  4. Isaiah 28:1-13

    FEB 16

    Isaiah 28:1-13

    Isaiah points out that Ephraim’s leaders and clergy were saturated with drunkenness. How is drunkenness, or taking any of God’s good blessing (food, drink, sex, money,), and using them in overindulgence or indulgence at the expense of others relate to pride? How does pride blind people from seeing their faults? How can we as Christians guard against that kind of pride and behaviour? (1 Corinthians 10:31, 1 Peter 5:5-6)  Isaiah describes the Ephraim leaders as proud and self-indulgent, partying even as destruction approached. Where do you see similar attitudes of false security in our culture today? Christians are not immune to common human vices, how can you guard against things you know are your greatest temptation? (Psalm 119:11, Psalm 139:23-24) How should the church treat people who have vices they frequently give into? (Galatians 6:1)  God is sovereign over all, including judgement—even using nations like Assyria as instruments. How does God’s sovereignty in judgement be a comfort to the believer? (Lamentations 3:37–39, Romans 8:28)  Isaiah's critics dismissed God's clear warnings and teaching of God’s word as simplistic baby talk (verses 9-10). Why do you think people—including some religious leaders—sometimes treat Scripture as outdated or irrelevant? (Consider 2 Timothy 4:10, Colossians 2:18) What is the correlation between false doctrine and errant lifestyle? (Titus 1:16, 1 Timothy 6:3-5)  How can we guard against viewing parts of God's Word as less important or applicable? (2 Timothy 3:16) When someone challenges God’s word and perhaps causes doubt in our mind what are some ways we can overcome those doubts?  How should the fact that God would save some out of the drunken revelry encourage us in our evangelism? God would use judgement and suffering to bring out a remnant. How could this encourage us when we are constantly stonewalled by proud people we try to evangelise?  Send a text

    42 min
  5. Isaiah 26:20 - 27:6

    FEB 8

    Isaiah 26:20 - 27:6

    1) What do you think it means practically to enter your chamber, shut your doors behind you; hide yourself for a little while during God’s times of judgement? (Consider Daniel 6:6-10) Does verse 20 challenge you or comfort you? Why? How should the idea that “the earth will disclose the blood shed on it” make us think about how we live in private?      2) Although the devil has been defeated he still prowls around looking for someone to devour. What are the dangers of overemphasising or underemphasising the devil and his work?  What do these verses tell us about how the devil can effect believers –  2 Corinthians 11:3 &12-15  1 Corinthians 7:5  Ephesians 4:26–27  1 Thessalonians 2:18  1 Timothy 3:6-7  2 Corinthians 12:7  Revelation 2:10      3) Being part of the “true vine” by abiding in Jesus, what does it mean to you that God sings of His vine? How should this shape our relationship with God? How should it shape our attitude toward the church? (John 15:12-17)      4) Isaiah ends with the promise that Israel will “take root… blossom and put forth shoots and fill the whole world with fruit” (27:6). What does this look like for the church to bear fruit? (Colossians 1:3-11)  Send a text

    44 min

  6. FEB 2

    John 9 Peter Sharp including communion by Tim Baatjes

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    50 min

  7. FEB 2

    Acts 17:22-34 Tom Schinkel following a talk by Street Chaplains WA representative Dawn Lewis

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    44 min

  8. JAN 18

    1 Peter 1:3-9 Peter Sharp

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    31 min
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God still speaks today - through His perfectly sufficient written Word. What God says satisfies our intellectual hunger, and what He says shows the Beauty of His love for His people. Truth and Beauty come together in one place: God in His Word.

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    Isaac Moran
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
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