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A kingdom (new Israel) for sinners

Sunday 12th June, 2022
Read: Hosea 6:1-11; Matthew 9:9-17

Sermon: Matthew 9:9-17

Matthew 8 – 10 When Jesus confronts the world

9:9-13 – Gathering the new righteous Israel (Hosea 6)
9:9-10 The new forgiven Israel

9:11-13 The failed religious Israel

9:14-17 The presence of YHWH with the new Israel
9:14-15 Celebrating the presence of the bridegroom

9:16-17 Jesus, the one who blows people’s minds

 

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Prayer for the week (written by Steve Messer)

“And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” – Matthew 9:2

Heavenly Father,

Make us people of enduring faith in the forgiving authority of our Lord Jesus Christ. May we never lose our sense of wonder that, by faith in His atoning death on the cross, our deepest need has been met – the forgiveness of our sin. Grant that we would be content with however you answer our prayers.

Help us each day, by the power of your Holy Spirit, to turn from our sins and live in newness of life under the authority of our Lord and King Jesus, in whose name we pray. Amen.

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Prayer for the week (written by Ray Patchett)

Father in heaven, we thank You for the Lord Jesus
as the one who reveals the redeeming name of
Yhwh in an ultimate way and in whose hands Your
purposes will triumph. May we be found trusting in
Him and seeking in an ever-increasing way to see
His glory and seek His kingdom. Amen

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Prayer for the week (written by Steve Messer)

 Another of the disciples said to him, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” And Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.” – Matthew 8:21-22

Lord God, our loving heavenly Father,
All authority has been given to the Lord Jesus. Please give us the desire, the strength, the wisdom and perseverance to be true disciple-making disciples. Our times are in Your hands, we must not delay in heeding Christ’s call to follow and serve Him. Please give us opportunities to tell others the good news about Jesus and with those opportunities please supply the right words at the right time. All this we pray in Jesus’ name and for His sake. Amen.

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Following Jesus: a cost-benefit analysis

Sunday 15th, May 2022
Read: Psalm 32:6-7; Isaiah 55; Matthew 8:18-22

Sermon: Matthew 8:18-22

Introduction:
Matthew, a disciple seeking disciples

The cost of discipleship: two examples

19 – 20 Don’t rush

21 – 22 Don’t delay

Conclusion:
Do follow: The benefits of discipleship

We are not told what the two men decided to do.
The question is: what would you do?

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The God who saves.

Sunday 8th, May 2022
Read: Mark 3:35-41; Psalm 107

Sermon: Psalm 107

Introduction:
Covenant background

Psalm 107:1-3 General principle: YHWH redeems from trouble.

Psalm 107:4-9 A place to dwell for the thirsty soul

Psalm 107:10-16 Destroying the prison doors for enslaved rebels

Psalm 107:17-22 Deliverance from the destruction of foolish sin

Psalm 107:23-32 Deliverance from many toils and snares: grace will lead me home

Psalm 107:33-43 For the wise: consider YHWH’s covenant faithfulness in judgement and salvation

Mark 4:35-41 Who is this, even the wind and sea obey him!

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Singing other people’s songs

Sunday 1st, May 2022
Read: 1 John 1:1-10; Psalm 32

Sermon: Psalm 32

Introduction:
Psalms are songs of Jesus.
Singing the Psalms “in Christ” as members of His choir. (Deu 17:18-19)
How can Jesus sing a song of penitence and confession? (2 Cor 5:21)

Psalm 32:1-2 Living the blessed way of the way that leads to sorrow.

Psalm 32:3-4 David’s personal testimony

Psalm 32:5-9 A turning point and pastoral advice

Psalm 32:10-11 Sorrow or steadfast love

Conclusion:
REJOICE! (Rom 4:5-8; Isa 53)