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The Power & Powerlessness of Evil
Bible Reading: Job 40:6-14 & 41:1-34
A question beneath Job’s pain: “Why doesn’t God stop evil?”
God answers: What is beyond our control, is not beyond his, cf…
…the behemoth (40:15-24)
…the leviathan (41:1-34)
Job doesn’t learn “why“, but rather “who” is ultimately in control (42:1-6)
(Preacher: Steve Young)
God’s Gospel
Romans 1:1-7 & 15:23-33
Plans are great to have… then there’s God’s plan!
God’s Gospel
Whose plan are you living?
God’s Faithfulness and Stubborn Hearts
Numbers 22-24 (reading: 22:1-31)
Stubborn donkeys…
God is in control of His people’s fate…
…but like donkeys, Balaam and King Balak resist God.
Take comfort in knowing that God is in control and desires to bless.
And take care not to be dumb donkeys!
(Preacher: Liam Black)
Church: Gospel motivated serving
Romans 12:1-8
More people serving more people
1. Feel the urge (v1a)
2. Think better, think body (v3-5)
3. Use what God gave you (v6-8)
Serve chat
(Preacher: Sam Hemming)
Church: Gospel motivated generosity
Reading: 1 Cor. 15:58-16:9 & 2 Cor. 8:1-9
When it comes to church finances…
In the New Testament generosity is the overriding principle…
Lessons to learn from long letters to another church…
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
The Conclusion: Fear God!
Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:14
These words of the wise compel us to fear God.
What does fearing God look like?
What does fearing God look like in the light of the Gospel of Jesus?
What does fearing God look like – for you?
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Poverty and Riches
Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12
Poverty brings misery (Eccl. 5:8-9)
…but riches don’t satisfy (Eccl. 5:10-17; 6:1-6)
…only God bestows joy (Eccl. 5:18-20; 6:7-12)
(Preacher: Cornelis du Plessis)
Life and Death under the Sun
Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 (and Romans 8:38-39)
Keep a foot on firm ground, while we explore two more observations of life ‘under the sun.’
1. The only certainty is death: this is ‘evil’. 9:1-3
– But, while there’s life, there’s hope. 9:4-6
– So, enjoy what you can, while you can. 9:7-10
2. You can’t predict or control what comes your way. 9:11-12
The firm ground of the Gospel of Jesus gives sure and certain hope in life and in death. Romans 8:38-39
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Chasing Politics
Ecclesiastes 8
Ecclesiastes didn’t get the memo.
Idealism <<<<<<>>>>>> Cynicism
1. Power & politics are complicated, tread wisely & humbly (v2-9)
2. Justice is painfully slow, tread fearfully & joyfully (v10-17)
“On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” (Revelation 19:16)
(Preacher: Sam Hemming)
Chasing Wisdom
Ecclesiastes 7:1-29
We chase wisdom to make life better.
1. We’re chasing something valuable: wisdom helps us navigate life. (v1-12)
2. We’re chasing something limited: wisdom can’t straighten life. (v13-22)
3. We’re chasing something beyond ourselves: wisdom leaves us searching for more. (v23-29)
“In Christ is hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Colossians 2:3)
(Preacher: Sam Hemming)
