a Bible teaching Church in Brisbane's west
God’s Character & God’s Gospel
2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4
Despite criticism, opposition and any challenge…
God’s grace should shape our motives and actions
God’s faithfulness gives assurance – which others should see through us
God’s character and God’s Gospel must shape us and the way we proclaim Jesus
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Growing in Christ, when it’s messy!
2 Corinthians 1:1-11
“The Corinthian Diaries” – not particularly comfortable for anyone really!
But God is a God of comfort & deliverance
A very real example…
Growing together in Christ, through pain, opposition.. and mess!
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
God will set the record straight
Joel 3
God will vindicate His identity as the one true God
God will vindicate His people because they are His
The enemies of God’s people will face justice
(Preacher: Thom Herbert)
God will restore His blessings to His people
Joel 2:18-32
1. Restoration of blessings
2. Restoration of relationship
3. Relationship restored through pouring out of God’s Spirit
(Preacher: Thom Herbert)
Term 3 2024
The Problem of Injustice
Psalm 109
This Psalm as God’s Word…
… to Israel in the Psalter
… fulfilled in Christ
… to us today
This Psalm as our words to God
… our prayer
(preacher: Andreas Mayer)
Trust God!
Psalm 91
This Psalm as God’s Word..
.. to Israel in the Psalter
.. fulfilled in Christ
.. to us today
This Psalm as our words to God…
.. our Prayer
… and our Praise
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Know you’re forgiven?
Psalm 32
This Psalm as God’s Word..
.. to Israel in the Psalter * see below
.. fulfilled in Christ
.. to us today
This Psalm as our words to God…
.. our Prayer
… and our Praise
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Come Back To God
Joel 1:1-2:17
Look at the desolation that comes from abandoning God
There’s worse ahead for those who don’t turn back to God
But it’s not too late to come back to God… even now
(Preacher: Thom Herbert)
Praise the God of Salvation
Psalm 65
For His salvation in the Temple (vv.1-4)
For His salvation in the World (vv. 5-8)
For His salvation in the Land (vv. 9-13)
(Preacher: Cornelis du Plessis)
