Church notes - 4th August 2019

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Hebrews 12:1 - 6

Isaiah 9:1 - 7

Prayer - New South Wales. An Abortion Bill is before the Parliament (Voting on it Tuesday 6th August, 2019)

Isaiah 9:1 - 7
Isaiah offers hope to those who are depressed by the power of the Assyrians
A Messianic passage
vs 1,2 The region of Zebulun and Nathali had been conquered by the Assyrians, but there is a light.
Matthew 4:12 - 16
A bright light - Jesus.

In this world, there is not one relationship that doesn't have some disappointment.
A world of darkness - selfishness, envy, cheating (on taxes, exams and each other), lies.

This prophecy promises that this gloom of darkness will be erased.

The deepest gloom can't stop the light of God shining.
vs 6
A Wonderful Counsellor
Mighty God
Everlasting Father - If you want to belong to someone. He wants you to be His child.
Prince of Peace - Broken people and broken relationships are brought back together again.
The light has stepped down into the darkness of this world and redeemed us.

700 years later
Luke 2:8 - 18

He also calls on us to spread the Word.

John 3:16, 17

Communion
2 Chronicles 7:14
Australia
Lack of intimacy with God
Idolatry

Sexual Immorality
Injustice
Innocent Blood (30,000 - 50,000 abortions in New South Wales in 2007)
Broken Covenants

Not just rain to break the drought. (Physically and Spiritually)
Humility
Confession
Repentance

If they are real, forgiveness is assured.