Secular suffering? The strangeness of suffering in Christ: Don’t be surprised… but rejoice! Don’t be ashamed… but praise God! Don’t lose perspective… but commit yourself to your faithful Creator and continue to do good. Suffering as a ChristianOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Making the most of the time (1) Think like Jesus Look back at what Jesus did on the cross Finish with sin Living like this will mean suffering (2) Understand that everything is about to be wrapped up We look to the future So we pray (3) Focus on one another Love one another Be hospitable to one another Serve one another So that in everything God ma…

Intro: “I could never do that”A Caution: GIGO, ChatGPT & “Odd“ Passages1 — (v8-14) Doing what doesn’t come naturally.2 — (vv15-22) What the heart loves, the Will chooses.Conclusion: A change of Heart.Oleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

A dirty word??The key to being strangers in a strange land: Shine out the goodness of your homeland (v. 11-12)One beautiful way to do that: Submit yourselves (2:13-20; 3:1-7) to every human authority for the Lord’s sake so that God would be glorifiedThe strange submission of Jesus is both our gift and our example (2:21-25)‘but now you have returned…

We are strangers in a strange land. But what now?We are becoming a Holy Priesthood called to offer spiritual sacrifices.Jesus is our cornerstone.The Word of the Lord endures forever, the Love of the Lord endures forever.We are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession.Declare the praises of the Lord. Declare the G…

Holier-than-thou? The strange holiness of God’s elect exiles: strains toward a thought-out hope (1:13) is modelled on our holy Father (1:14-16) is purchased by the precious blood of Christ (1:17-21) works itself out in deep love (1:22, 2:1) is fuelled by the living and enduring word of God (1:23-25) ‘…now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.…

1 Who we are in Christ (vs 1-2)2 What we have in Christ (vs 3-5)3 The preciousness of faith in Christ (vs 6-9)4 Our privilege to see the fulfilment of faith (vs 10-12)Oleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

A. Jesus shows He is GodB. Jesus confesses He is GodDisciples believe Jesus is GodA. Disciples worship Jesus as GodB. Disciples confess Jesus is GodLive in confident faith that Jesus is God our saviourA. Faith to save usB. Faith to endureOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

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Job - Wisdom when it hurts #8 - ‘The Lord restored his fortunes : Wisdom and Hope‘ (Job 42:7-17) by Trinity Church Victor HarborOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Job’s complaint:‘let the Almighty answer me’ The Lords answer: ‘Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? Brace yourself! Consider…the wonders of the natural world (ch. 38) the amazing animal kingdom (ch. 39) the strength of Behemoth (ch. 40) the matchless pride of Leviathan (ch. 41) ‘Everything under heaven belongs to me.’ (…

The pain of waiting Elihu’s Answers to Job: #1: God does speak, and he speaks to save (ch 32-33) #2: It is unthinkable that God would do wrong (ch 34) #3: God opposes the proud (ch. 35) #4: God comes in golden splendour (ch 36) Wise waitingOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

‘He’s as wise as an owl…’ Wisdom’s inaccessibility: ‘it cannot be found’ (v. 1-14) Wisdom’s worth: ‘beyond rubies’ (v. 15-19) Wisdom’s keeper: ‘he alone knows where it dwells’ (v. 20-27) Wisdom’s path: ‘The fear of the Lord’ (v. 28) …in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledgeOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Falsely accused? Job’s great pain:Inexplicably struck down by God Unjustly pursued by his friends Job’s great longing:an advocate on high a living redeemer But this I know…Oleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Miserable comfort? Job’s miserable comforters: say some true things say some ignorant and cruel things have a strict system with no place for innocent suffering have a self-assured and grace-less tone are condemned by God are forgiven by God ‘Who, being innocent, ever suffered?’: The true wisdom and comfort of the cross of Christ…

Toxic positivity? Job’s suffering: No one said a word to him (2:11-13) Job’s curse: ‘May the day of my birth perish’ (3:1:10) Job’s question: ‘Why?’ (3:11-23) Job’s lament: ‘I have no rest, but only turmoil’ (3:24-26) The grace of lament in the man of sorrowsOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

An armchair or a wheelchair conversation? Introducing Job: A truly wise man Satan’s test: Fearing God for nothing Job’s ordeal: Unexplained, extreme suffering Job’s wisdom: Persevering worship Wisdom in sufferingOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Peace when it hurts?The glory due his name (v. 1-2)The glory of his voice (v. 3-9)The glory in his people (v. 9-11)Glory, strength, and peaceOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

1. The Lord provides, the Lord guides. 2. The Lord provides for our whole being, body and soul. 3. The Lord is with us even in the darkest hour of our lives. . In the darkness, Jesus has gone before us. 4. Our Lord and Saviour, Our Shepherd, Jesus Christ, is with us now and forever. Jesus provides life in abundance, pouring out beyond the boundarie…

God reveals His glory in creationGod reveals His grace in His wordGod's revelation saves and transforms usOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

What’s the fine print? The sharp dispute: “Required to keep the law of Moses” (v. 1-5) Peter’s warning: “Why do you try to test God?” (v. 6-11) James’s judgment: Fulfilment and flexibility (v. 12-21) Faith expressing itself through loveOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

God's question for us is? Who has (Isaiah 53:1)1) Responses to Jesus so far ... (6:5o-7:24) a) Jesus' `not there yet. brothers in Galilee (1-9) b) Who are `the. Jews' and why do they want to kill Jesus? (10-24) 2) Divided responses during the feast of booths (25-36)a) `a people’s shallow. belief & `grumbling' about Jesus' identity' (25-36)b) unable…

Watch out!Paul’s three questions for these new churches:What’s with you!? Jesus + something = nothing! (ch. 1-2)Who are you? The redeemed children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. (ch. 3-4)How then should you live? Freedom, faith, and the fruit of the Spirit. (ch. 5-6)‘…what counts is the new creation’…

‘Men wanted for hazardous journey…’Reality check #1: We must go through many hardships… Proud plots Superstition and stoningReality check #2: All that God had done through them! Bold, effective, confirmed proclamation great numbers believe churches are strengthenedDangerous journey: The pilgrim’s progress from this world to that which is to come…

What’s your mission?An international church sends out an international missionThis mission: is God’s mission! is what all history has been straining towards proclaims beautiful news to all nations provokes fierce opposition brings eternal life and global light and Spirit-filled joy What’s your mission?…

Storm clouds are coming…The Spirit of the Lord provides for his hungry people (11:27-30)The angel of the Lord rescues his imprisoned apostle (12:1-19)The word of the Lord triumphs over a pretender King (12:20-24)But the word of God continued to spread and flourishOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

A critical spirit?A critical moment: even to Gentiles! (v. 1-18)Ahead of the curve: Cypriots and Cyrenes go rogue (v. 19-21)What the grace of God had done: The first ‘Christian’ church (v. 22-26)“…he was glad and encouraged them to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.”Oleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

‘Tear down this wall!’Jesus wonderfully transforms lives … among the Jews (9:32-43)But what about Acts 1:8? The ends of the earth? (From B.C. to A.D.: God’s holy people fulfilled in Jesus)Jesus demonstrates his radical, global fulfilment With two disturbing visions (10:1-16) With two illegal house visits (10:17-33) With two astonishing outpourings …

An unlikely convert?The risen Lord breaks through with transforming light The risen Lord binds together in shocking unity The risen Lord sends out in suffering boldnessLives transformed by the good news of Jesus throughout the Fleurieu regionOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

A eucatastrophe!?From scattered defeat (8:1-3)To shocking expansion: To the Samaritans!? (8:4-25) To an Ethiopian eunuch!? (8:26-40)A completely unsurprising shock Acts 1:8 Isaiah 56:3 Genesis 12:1-3‘Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went’Oleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

To some, the cross is a stumbling block.To some the cross is foolishness.To those who believe, the cross is the power and wisdom of God.How might the cross shape our lives?Oleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Why did Jesus tell this story?Leaving dad, and where it ended up.Coming to his senses.Dad's reaction.The elder son's reaction and dad's response.Ourselves?Oleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Uncertainty, anxiety, and confusion?The patient proofs of the risen Lord (v. 36-43)The amazing fulfilment of the long-awaited Lord (v. 44-46) The Messiah WILL suffer (e.g. Psalm 22, Isaiah 53) The Messiah WILL rise (e.g. Psalm 16)The global mission of the ascended Lord (v. 47-53) The Messiah’s good news WILL be proclaimed to the nations! (e.g. Isai…

Easter journeys….The Emmaus journey: From blind despair and foolish doubt to heart-burning certainty and joy-filled witness through meeting the glorious King in all the Scriptures!Were not our hearts burning within usOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Order of Service Welcome Song: King of Kings Song: I Stand Amazed Reading: Luke z3:5o-56 Talk: Waiting for the kingdom Song: The Lord is King Reading: Luke 24:I-8 Talk: The King is risan ! Song: He is Risen Reading: Luke 24:9-12 Talk: Searching for the King Prayer Song: In Christ AloneOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Meet Jesus #9 - Meet Jesus: The Saving King (Isaiah 53:1-6; Luke 22:7 - 23:49) by Trinity Church Victor HarborOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

I. Salvation is impossible for us to achieveII. Jesus Christ achieved salvationIII. Jesus gifts salvation to all who trust in HimOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Meeting Jesus: Famine or feast?The Pharisee’s feast: a manipulative trap (v. 1-6) full of proud, self exalting people (v. 7-11) and a host looking for favours (v. 12-14)The feast of the Kingdom of God: a great banquet (v. 15-17) full of all the wrong people (v. 18-21) and a host of lavish, persistent grace (v. 22-24)Come, for everything is now read…

What place does money have in my life? (1) Watch out for greed in our lives Signs of greed in our lives There is more to life than wealth(2) How to be stress-free about money Money makes us anxious There’s a loving Father in heaven who knows what you need Two stress busting exercises (3) How to use your money wisely Invest in eternity … seek the Ki…

“Who do the crowds say I am?”Meet Jesus: God’s anointed King (v. 18-20)Follow Jesus: The suffering Son of Man (v. 21-27)Listen to Jesus: The glorious Son of God (v. 28-36)But what about you?Oleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Where is your fear?Meet Jesus: The Master who stills the roaring of the seas (8:22-25) The Son of the Most High who destroys the devil’s work (8:26-39) The unhurried and tender Lord of life (8:40-56)Where is your faith?Oleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

A memorable encounter?A disabled man meets Jesus (5:17-26) has his sins forgiven and goes leaping awayA wealthy traitor meets Jesus (5:27-32) leaves everything and throws a banquetA notorious sinner meets Jesus (7:36-50) is forgiven much and pours out her lavish loveWho is this!?Oleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Good news??Jesus message: The best news everThe people’s response: from earnest praise to murderous rageThe reason: Good news to the poorGood news for youOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Which Jesus?The real Jesus: was seen & talked about by many eye-witnesses brought about a great fulfilment was carefully investigated by Luke so that you might have certaintyThe humble boldness of gospel certaintyOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

‘To be loved, be loveable!’Loved by the God-who-is-lovewho loves the unlovelythat they might lovely beAn infinite and incomprehensible fountain of loveOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

‘I know him!’The thrill and terror of being knownBeing known by God: Humbles our pride (Hebrews 4:13; 1 Corinthians 8:1-3) Raises us up as his loved children (Galatians 4:4-11) Comforts and sustains through any trial (Isaiah 49:13-16) Gives us a sure voice to follow (John 10:1-16)‘Who am I? Lonely questions mock me.Who I really am, you know me, I a…

Who am I!? Our crisis of identityIdentity from without or within?Identity from above: Created in God’s image (Genesis 1:26-31) Re-created in Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:15-20)Whose am I? The security and purpose of receiving your identity in ChristOleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

What brings you joy?Three things worth celebrating:(1) The Lord has shown his salvation to the worldWhat the Lord has done for usGod’s rescue is worth singing aboutDoesn’t this excite you?(2) The Lord is ruling the world What the Lord is doing for us Jesus’ rule is worth celebrating(3) The Lord will come to judge the worldWhat the Lord will do for …

Blessed are:The poor in spirit (v3)Those who mourn (v4)The meek (v5)Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (v6)The merciful (v7)The pure in heart (v8)The peacemakers (v9)Those who are persecuted for righteousness sake...and on my account (v10-12)Oleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Peace on earth!?The Prince of Peace: Fulfils every longing (v. 25-29) Is the saviour of all people (v. 30-33) Conquers through a cross (v. 34-35)A thrill of hope - the weary world rejoices!Oleh Trinity Church Victor Harbor