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18th
Good Friday
Isaiah 53:11

Matthew 27:45 - 66
From praise on the previous Sunday to venomous sneering.
Jesus had iron clad determination to see the plan through.
It wasn't just physical darkness. All the sin of the world was placed on Jesus' shoulders at that time.
vs 46
The weight of sin. Jesus felt separated from the Father.
Luke 23:46
Psalm 31

He didn't waver.

John 19:30

He freely gave His life for all mankind.
vs 63
The Temple curtain torn - symbolising that the Way was now open.
vs 65

It was a new tomb, so there were no other bodies.

16th
Communion
Isaiah 53
Psalm 91

Sermon
Matthew 21:1 - 11
King Jesus

Luke 9:51

Flint - stone that breaks off with a sharp edge.
Jesus was going about His Ministry with a single-minded determination.
He had an unwavering committment.

Jesus riding on a donkey's colt - He was showing that He was coming as a king of peace.

The people putting their cloaks on the road
Like a red carpet
A way of paying honor to Jesus.
Psalm 118

Hosanna - calling for help and expressing happiness at the same time.
A way of acknowledging Jesus as Savior and asking Him to save.

1. The whole city was stirred.
2. This is Jesus - the one commissioned by God.

A sense of awe settling over the city like a fog in a valley. They understood that it was something that God was doing.

The crowd recognised the fullness of King Jesus 2000 years ago.
Do we do so today?

10th
Psalm 148

Luke 9:28 - 30
2 Peter 1:12 - 21

vs 12 - 15
Reminding of the basic truth of the Gospel
Remind
Remember
Remember something you already know
Deuteronomy 5:15
Deuteronomy 16

Reminders of the Passover and Exodus

No matter how close to the LORD we have been as Christians, or how long standing our Christian commitment, or how central our position in the fellowship, that danger of wobbling remains, and we should check ourselves constantly for the tell tail signs.

Refreshing
vs 13
John 21:13

The business of the church and of preaching isn't to present us with new and interesting ideas. It is rather to remind us of truth.
Focus on the Gospel
vs 16 - 18

Psalm 22

Isaiah 53:3 - 9