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Bible talks at Sojourn Bible Church Brisbane.
Catch up on a talk you missed.
Revisit if you'd like to dig deeper.
Our regular pattern is to look at sequential sections of a Bible book.
We're convinced God speaks the Bible, so we aim to echo what he says in the text in the sermon or Bible study.
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Everyday Mission -- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Introduction
A letter to young Christians (1:1)
Their faith, love and hope… (1:3)
faith works
love labours
hope endures
…are God’s work (1:2-5a)
that’s why Paul thanks God for their attitudes and actions
Their story told the gospel (vv8-10)
turned from idols to serve the living and true God
and wait for his Son from heaven… who delivers from the wrath to come
Conclusion
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The mission of the Church -- Luke 24:44-49
Visiting preacher: Wes Redgen who lectures at QTC
Next week: Empowered for mission
Outline
The mission of the Church
Luke 24:44-49
Reading: Luke 24:13-53
Introduction
The content of the mission:
Witnesses of Jesus’ death and resurrection
Proclaimers of repentance and forgiveness
The place of good works:
Adorning the natural beauty of the message
But keep the message the message
The danger of mission Creep:
What is mission creep
Some examples
Jesus’ clear words
How to stay on mission:
Go deeper into the word
Go back to the basics
Conclusion:
Jesus’ sheep hear his voice and obey
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Psalm 92: It is good to thank, praise and declare
Introduction
It is good to thank, praise and declare (92:1-2)
- because it fits reality
- because it fits us
Thanks, praise and declaration
- driven by thoughts
about who God is (92:1-2,8,15)
about what God does (92:4-15)
It is good to thank, praise and declare
- accompanied by music (92:3)
Conclusion
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Extended Outline
Introduction
It is good to thank, praise and declare (92:1-2)
- because it fits reality
- because it fits us
Thanks, praise and declaration
- driven by thoughts
about who God is (92:1-2,8,15)
Most High (92:1b,8)
God’s name, the LORD (92:1) Slide Exodus 3:13-15 Slide Exodus 34:6–7
steadfast love (92:2a)
faithfulness (92:2b)
upright, no unrighteousness (92:15)
about what God does (92:4-15)
great works (92:4-5a)
deep thoughts (92:5b-6)
stops rebels (92:6-11)
makes his people flourish (92:10-15)
It is good to thank, praise and declare
- accompanied by music (92:3)
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Psalm 91: Safe & secure in the shadow of the Almighty
Introduction
The LORD is my safety and security (91:1-2)
The LORD is your safety and security (91:3-13)
I, the LORD, will be HIS safety and security (91:14-16)
Wonderful words for the people they belong to
not the wicked (91:8)
Christ
- the deserving heir (Matthew 4:5-7; 91:9,14-15)
- who received the reward of the wicked
and Christ’s undeserving people
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John 4:43-54
Introduction
Jesus in foreign-land and homeland
this map isn't marked up but you'll see all the places on it
honoured as prophet and Saviour of the world (4:19,29,40-42)
welcomed as a wonder-worker (4:43-45)
(cf. Hebrews 11:13-16, 35-37)
Jesus back in Cana (4:46 cf. 2:1-12)
a Galilean official asks Jesus to heal his son (4:46-47)
Jesus rebukes the Galileans (4:48)
the official tries again (4:49)
Jesus speaks life and the man believes Jesus’ word (4:50-53)
what does the official believe? (4:54)
Conclusion
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