Church notes - January 2021

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3rd January
Psalm 51

1 Timothy 6:11 - 16

David putting his sin behind him.
Humble beginnings. He was annointed King, but years passed before he became King.

Corruption by Power
Adultery with Bathsheba.
Nathan confronted him - 2 Samuel 12

Exodus 34:6
vs 1, 2
David asked for mercy based on God's character, asking for forgiveness using words of renewal.
vs 3 -5
Confession. He acknowledged that he had sinned. He was being honest with God. We need to be honest with God when we repent.
vs 4
The sin was against God and His authority.

Sinfulness - attitudes in our hearts.
vs 7 -12
vs 6
Inner parts

He wanted God's wisdom to guide him.

God doesn't want us to live in the pain of separation, but to be in fellowship with Him.
vs 10
Was he asking too much?
No!
Hebrews 9:14
We were cleansed by the blood of Jesus!
vs 11
1 Samuel 16:13, 14
David was afraid the same might happen to him!

We need to know the Spirit's voice in our life clearly.

vs 17
1 Samuel 15:22

God is not looking for religious action. He is looking for genuine repentance. The relationship must be restored.


10th January

David wanted Israel to continue growing in God, passing the baton onto the next generation.
1 Chronicles 29:9 - 20
vs 10 - 13
A prayer of praise.
vs 11
Characteristics of God.
The greatness and power of God.

Battle of ideas.
We need to express something that is relevant to the context of our time and culture, describing God in a way that reaches people; showing a real picture of God.

Praising God - placing Him on the throne.
God is ultimately in Control

Comparison/similarity - Matthew 6:13
Lifting God High

Exalted - repeated throughout the Psalms.

Psalm 18: 46
Psalm 21: 13
Psalm 57: 5
Psalm 97: 9
Psalm 99: 5

God is to be exalted above everyone and all things of this world.

Revelation 4:8b
Revelation 5:13
vs 13
We need to use our words in praising God, to articulate why we are praising Him.
vs 14 - 16
All of David's wealth had come from God. He knew it was his responsibility to contribute towards the Temple project.
We need to recognise that our wealth comes from God.

We need to pass the Gospel on to the next generation.
The church supports, not replaces, the role of the parents in raising the next generation in Christ.

Prayer - Dubbo Baptist's search for a new Youth and Children's Pastor continues.


17th January
Philippians 2:1 - 11
The answer to the questions Paul asks in verses 1 - 4?
Yes!

Prayer - for the continued search for a Youth and Childrens Pastor.

John 17
Verses 20 - 26
The prayer for all believers.
Unity between God and believers.

Earlier in John's Gospel
Chapters 1 -3 Jesus: His Divinity and early ministry.
Chapters 4 - 12 Jesus' miracles and their impact on people
Chapters 13 - 16 Jesus teaches His disciples

John 16:34

Because He took time to pray, we should stop and listen!

Jesus' prayer for all believers
- All believers might be one.
- The world might know that Jesus was sent by God.
- Believers have received glory.
- Believers might be where Jesus is.
- Jesus will continue to make Himself known to believers

vs 1
Glorifying.
Honour between the Father and the Son
Also now between Father, Son and Believers

vs 21 - 23

John 1:10 - 12
John wanted people to know that Jesus was the Messiah.

The quality of God's intrinsic infinite worth.
vs 24
See - Experience or partake.
Like a marriage relationship.

He is praying that the believers will experience the love of God as He Himself has.

How will Jesus' prayer shape our lives?
The majority of the people around the world don't recognise Jesus as the Messiah.
Do you believe?
In a world of trouble.

Is your belief rooted in Who God Is?

vs 18
Sanctification - set apart for something Holy.

vs 26

We need to not be daunted by, or be afraid of, the troubles.
Jesus has overcome the world.

Philippians 4:7


24th January
2 Corinthians 12:9

Philippians 1
vs 27
Citizens of heaven - (in Greek and some translations)
Philippi - It was in Greece, but it was a very Roman city. Host to a military base and a large population of retired soldiers.
Roman Citizenship
Right of participation.
Roman Culture
- Public honour/public shame
- Competition for approval and avoiding shame.

Paul's public profile had grown, Christianity's had grown too.

But the Emperor was Nero!

vs 17
Paul wasn't condoning preaching Christ out of selfish ambition.
vs 27
Citizenship in Heaven
Identity should be built around our relationship with God, as followers of Christ. We need to be active together. Declaring the Gospel. Church is to be the purpose of our lives. We're not to be an audience for an hour on Sundays. We are being changed by God.
Culture
It is different to Roman Culture.
What about Australian culture?
Both good and bad.

Vs 9 - 11
This is a prayer we should pray more.


31st January
Deuteronomy 6
Love God with All your heart
Obey His Commandments
Impress them on your children daily

Prayer - to find the right person to be Childrens and Youth Pastor.

Matthew 19:13 - 15
Ephesians 6:1 - 3
Psalm 127

Genesis 1:26, 27
Psalm 139: 13 - 16
John 1:9 - 13
Romans 8:12, 13

Ephesians 2:8 - 10

Created, redeemed and blessed.
We need to put God first.

Prayer - That you will have a better grasp of who you are in Christ.