Revelation 4-7 Reading: Revelation 7:9-17 Introduction See who is on the throne God our Maker (4:1-11) Jesus the only Saviour (5:1-14) See history in Jesus’ hand (6:1-11) unfolding according to God’s plan See the end (6:12-14) the judgment everyone deserves (Revelation 6:15-17) the gathering of God’s rescued people (7:1-17) Conclusion ..read more

Daniel 12:1-13 Introduction The final vision (10:1-12:13) God’s rule in the end… (12:1-4) …shapes wisdom in the meantime (12:5-13) Conclusion   ..read more

Introduction The final vision (10:1-12:13) Prediction of the time readers live through four centuries Persia then Greece (11:2-4) kings of the south and kings of the north (11:5-20) a contemptible person (11:21-35) and the rest pattern prediction (11:36-45) Four implications expect victors to be defeated (11:4,6,9,12,14,16,17,18,19,20,25,27,29,45) expect God’s people to be victims of defeat and frustration (11:14,16,22,30-35,41) recognise our God’s control of everything (11:2 cf. 10:21 and 11:24,27,29,35,36,40) let what God reveals define folly and wisdom (11:14,30-35) Conclusion ..read more

Daniel 10:1-11:1   Introduction The final vision (10:1-12:13) The beginning of the vision while Daniel mourns (10:2-4) he sees a vision (10:5-11:1) - a magnificent angel (10:5-6,11,13,21) See the invisible spiritual conflict opposing God’s plan (11:1) stopping God’s word (10:13) the battle still rages (Ephesians 6:10-20) Trust the word is true Conclusion ..read more

Love the lost 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 Introduction   The same love (3:12)   What drove Paul not the desire to avoid pain and shame (2:1-2) his desire to please God (2:3-6) his love for the lost (2:7-11) like a caring mother like a teaching father he cares how it turns out (2:13-14)   What opposing the gospel achieves (2:15-16) they displease God and oppose all humans   Conclusion ..read more

Love one another 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Introduction Paul’s gospel hated opposition (Acts 7:58,8:1-3,9:1-2) Paul’s gospel hearted love (1 Thessalonians 2-3, especially 3:12) Paul’s gospel hearted love in Thessalonica (2:1-16) Paul’s gospel hearted love since he was forced to leave he longed to get back to them (2:17-20) he sent Timothy to do what he couldn’t do (3:1-5) he rejoiced when he heard they were standing firm (3:6-10) He wants to see the Lord work the same love in them (3:11-13) Conclusion   ..read more

Colossians 1:13-20 Visiting preacher: Bruce Bennett (FIEC) Introduction Jesus is God the creator Jesus is God our Saviour Conclusion   ..read more

Daniel 5:1-31 Reading: Daniel 5:1-9 Introduction Belshazzar’s story: Background who: Nebuchadnezzar’s (grand)son told: after his grandfather’s story (1:1-2, 4:34-35) Belshazzar mocks God (5:1-4) A hand writes on the wall (5:5-6) human wisdom can’t explain it (5:7-9) the queen knows who has the answer (5:10-12) God’s judgment is revealed (5:13-17) Belshazzar knew (5:18-21) he refused to learn (5:22-23) and God will judge (5:24-29) God’s judgment falls (5:30-31) Conclusion ..read more

Daniel 4:1-37 Reading: Daniel 4:1-18 Introduction Nebuchadnezzar in chapters 1-3 Nebuchadnezzar tells his story (4:1) God showed him: God rules now and always (4:2-3) he had a dream (4:4-18) - scene 1, a huge tree (4:9-12) - scene 2, a message from heaven (4:13-18) he heard what it meant (4:19-27) it happened the way God said (4:28-37) Conclusion   ..read more

Guest preacher: Josh Dickenson Psalm 4 The Pain (4:1) The Prayer (4:2-7) - Set apart for The Lord - Trust The Lord - Praise The Lord The Peace (4:8 ..read more