THE VIRTUE OF INTOLERANCE (2 PETER 2) 1. NOTHING is more damaging than spreading lies about Jesus: It is damaging to those who listen (recall 2 Peter 1) And to those who spread them (2 Peter 2) 2.  We should EXPECT people to propagate lies about Jesus And recognise the character of those spread such lies While humbly trusting God to JUDGE and God to SAVE 3. Consider the virtue of INTOLERANCE… Preacher: Steve Blencowe YOUTH GROUP NOTES What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about this week? 1.     Interesting: 2.     Question: 3.     Pray:

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The Virtue of Intolerance (2 Peter 2)

A Reminder Of The Truth 2 Peter 1:12-21 1. Its content 2. Its necessity 3. Its trustworthiness 4. Its application Preacher: Rayk Platzek

A Reminder Of The Truth (2 Peter 1:12-21)

Warning: God is Holy Leviticus 1-10 (Reading 1:1-9 & 10:1-3) 1. We read these chapters in biblical context: 2. They teach us the enormity of approaching our HOLY God 3. And help us appreciate the undeserved access Jesus has made possible Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Warning: God is Holy (Leviticus 1-10)

Everything We Need 2 Peter 1:1-11 1. Christianity is all about God-help; not self-help 2. "Knowledge" of God and his promises motivate and equip us with all we need to live godly lives 3. We must never lose sight of what Jesus has done Preacher: Steve Young

Everything We Need (2 Peter 1:1-11)

THE GLORIOUS END Haggai 2:1-9 1. Discouraged by the reality of current efforts 2. Encouraged by the promise of future glory 3. Enabled by the presence of God Preacher: Andrew Brown

The Glorious End (Haggai 2:1-9)

It’s all part of the plan! Daniel 10-12 (Reading 10:1- 8, 12:5-13) 1.  Don’t be put-off by this ‘strange’ part of the Bible 2.  Consider Daniel’s point of view (and remember all we’ve read in chapters 1-9) - Daniel is given a look ‘behind the scenes’ - at what will happen to ‘his people’ (10:14) - and told to patiently continue to the end (12:13) 3.  Perhaps consider the historical perspective 4.  But take to heart our Christian perspective - this vision shows again that God is sovereign - and God is working to a plan - so we patiently continue to the end… Preacher: Steve Blencowe

It's All Part of the Plan!

A Prayer of Confession Daniel 9  (reading v 1-19) 1. Daniel’s earnest prayer, to our merciful God (v1-19) a prayer of confession, for not listening or obeying an appeal for mercy based on God’s Character and His plans 2. A rapid response to Daniel’s prayer! (v20-27) the short and the long answer hope and perseverance 3. Our own earnest prayer? a prayer of confession, for not listening or obeying an appeal for mercy based on God’s Character and His plans filled with hope and assurance that God hears our prayer and will help us persevere Preacher: Steve Blencowe

A Prayer of Confession (Daniel 9)

It's Only a Matter of Time Daniel 7 (Reading v1-18) 1. Another troubling vision...   (v1-18) four beastly kingdoms (v2-8) One sovereign judge (v9-12) And his 'human' ruler (v13-14) 2. ... and another interpretation (v15-28) the short explanation - God is in control, there's light at the end of the tunnel (v17-18) the longer explanation - God is in control, there's light at the end of a very dark tunnel (v23-27) 3. It's only a matter of time... Jesus is the 'one like a son of man' (v13-14, 18, 27 compared with the gospels e.g. Mark 14:62)( Christians will reign with Jesus (v18, 27 compared with Psalm 8, Hebrews 2:5-10) in the meantime.... Preacher: Steve Blencowe

It's only a matter of time (Daniel 7)

Trusting God in a Hostile World Daniel 6 (reading 6:1-18) 1.  Daniel counted the cost of living for God in a hostile world, just like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (in ch 3). And their trust was rewarded. 2.  Daniel chapter 6 tells a story of… … competition, conspiracy, a command (vv1-9) … the cost of uncompromising trust in God (vv10-18 … complete vindication (vv19-28) 3.  Trust in God will be rewarded because God will always be vindicated and victorious Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Trusting God in a Hostile World (Daniel 6)

Don't Learn the hard way Daniel 4-5 (reading 4:1-18) 1. Confessions of a ‘self-made-man’ (Daniel 4) (key verses 4:29-32 and 34-35) 2. And the fall of his fool-hardy son (Daniel 5) (key verses 5:20-23 especially v22) 3. Should Belshazzar have been given a second chance? (Jeremiah 25:12-14, 27:1-7) 4. What should we learn from all this? Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Don't Learn the Hard Way (Daniel 4-5)

O King, live forever!? Daniel chapter 2 (Bible Reading - Daniel 2:1-23) 1. The great king has a recurring & disturbing dream (v1­-13) 2. A dream which God mercifully reveals to Daniel (v14­-23) 3. A dream that puts all rulers in their place (v24­-45) 4. Nebuchadnezzar is relieved, but did he really understand the dream? (v46­49) Preacher: Steve Blencowe

O King Live Forever!? (Daniel 2)

God Hasn’t Finished Yet Daniel 1 1. It's easy to give in when you're a long way from home? Deuteronomy 28:45-57 (cf 2 Kings & Lamentations) 2. But God has the whole world in his hands - Daniel 1:1-2, 9, 17, 21 - Daniel 9:1-3 (compare Deuteronomy 30:1-3) - Romans 9:1-9 & 11:1ff 3. So keep trusting – even when you feel far from home! - 1 Peter 1:1, 13-17

God Hasn't Finished Yet (Daniel 1)

ARE YOU SEEING JESUS CLEARLY? Luke 9:28-56  1. After 14 weeks in Luke’s Gospel, are you seeing Jesus clearly?  2. The disciples show us that literally ‘seeing’ Jesus doesn’t guarantee that we truly see him.  3. A good place to start is to ‘listen to him’ (v.35) Preacher: Steve Young

Are You Seeing Jesus Clearly? (Luke 9:28-56)

Following Jesus? Luke 9:18-27  1. The way of the disciples?  2. The way of the Messiah  3. The way of us following Jesus?    Preacher: Rayk Platzek

Following Jesus? (Luke 9:18-27)

Bible Talks from NightChurch in Kenmore, Brisbane Australia. NightChurch is a congregation of Kenmore Presbyterian Church

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