2024-10-20 05:35 pm

Church notes - 20th October 2024

20th
Psalm 100

Jeremiah 29:11 - 13

Song of Solomon 4:7

Romans 10:1 - 16

vs 14

Living with the people

How can they call on Him if they hadn't heard of Him?
Unless someone tells them.

There is no prejudice in the Gospel. Everyone has the opportunity to recieve it.

Paul's perspective shifted after his experience on the Road to Damascus and Ananias's prayer.

2 Corinthians 4:4
Satan is active, blinding people to God's truth.

1 Peter 4:11

Be consistent
Take the initiative.
2024-08-18 04:35 pm

Church notes - 18th August 2024

18th
Psalm 91:14 - 16

1 Peter 4:12 - 19
Hard Sell
Trials and Persecution
1 Peter 1:1, 2

If you don't suffer grief, then you have died before those who love and care for you.

If you don't factor suffering into your world view you are ill prepared to live in this world.
Christians will suffer and your shouldn't be surprised when it happens. Any teachings to the contrary are false.

vs 13

Philippians 1:29

The people who are persecuting you see something of Jesus in you.
vs 14

Matthew 5:3 - 12

We receive the ministry of the Holy Spirit when we are suffering.

vs 15 - 18

vs 19
Commit to God.

If you don't factor in eternity you are ill prepared for suffering.
2024-08-11 03:44 pm

Church notes - 11th August 2024

11th
1 Peter 4:1 - 11
vs 3
Pagan festival
Pax Romana - The Romans provided stability in the region and ruled lightly if people caused no problems and worshipped the Emperor.
Christians were considered a threat.
- Culturally different.
- Revolutionary
- Mary and Martha

1 Peter 3:15
Be ready

vs 1

Delayed gratification

There is a last judgement.

Psalm 150
Psalm 127