The Arrival of Christ

Galatians 3:23-4:7

 

The arrival of Christ shows us…

 

…how much we NEED him

…how far God goes to keep his PROMISES

 

…the extent of God’s MERCY and GRACE

 

 (Preacher: Steve Young)

Jesus: Is he Your King?

Zechariah 9:9 (reading ch 9)

“See, your king comes to you,

righteous and victorious,

lowly and riding on a donkey”

 

 What was Zechariah talking about?

 

 What did Jesus do?

 

 What’s this got to do with Christmas?

 

 Is Jesus your King?

 

THE CHRIST: TOKEN LEADER OR TRUE LORD?

Mark 8

Bible Reading (vv. 22-38)

Who do you say Jeaus is?

What kind of King do you want the Christ to be?

• A Token Leader who gives you what you want?

• The True Lord to whom you owe your whole life?

Does the way you live bear witness to who you say Jesus is?

(Preacher: Thomas Herbert)

Jesus: Knows Your Heart!

Mark 7

 

Jesus hates people being heartlessly religious (vv. 1-13)

 

Our real problem is our evil heart (vv. 14-23)

 

 

Jesus solves our heart problem, 

and his solution is for everyone (vv. 24-37)

 

(Preacher: Andreas Mayer) 

 

Jesus: His Call for Repentance!

Mark 6-8 – Bible Reading 6:1-29

 

Mark shows us:

Who rejects Jesus 

Who Jesus calls

 

Mark warns us:

Being part of God’s Kingdom begins with repentance

And calling for repentance will meet with rejection

Jesus: Just Believe?

Mark 5:21-43

 

Two examples of people learning to trust/believe …

 

A father who learned to trust Jesus’ power to give life to the dead

 

A woman who trusted Jesus to give peace when she was in despair

 

Mark challenges us to believe in Jesus too!

 

 

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Jesus: Can You Trust His Authority?

Mark 4:35-5:20

 

What do you fear the most?

 

Mark shows us that Jesus has authority over EVERYTHING, including: 

–       outward storms (4:35-41)

–       inward storms (5:1-20)

–       and even death itself

 

…which leads people to fear him! 
                               (4:41, 5:15, 5:33, 5:42)

  

What would you do if you saw God?

(Preacher: Steve Young)

Jesus: Are You Listening to Him?

Mark 4:1-34 (Reading 4:1-20)

 

 Have you heard this parable before? 

 

                        …be careful not to switch off! (vv. 3, 9)

 

Here’s how…

1: Lean into Jesus (v. 10)

2: Grow in Jesus (v. 20)

3: Don’t expect spiritual realities to be simple… (v. 11)

4: Be assured that God changes hearts! (vv. 26-29)

(Preacher: Steve Young)

Jesus: Do You Accept His Authority?

Mark 2:13-3:35

Bible Reading: 2:13-3:6

 

 Jesus hates religion 

 

–       Mark gives us five examples

  

The gospel is ENTIRELY about Jesus… not religion! 

 

Some accept his authority; others don’t…

 

…what about you?

(Preacher: Steve YOUNG)

Jesus: His Authority and Priority

Mark 1:14-2:17 (Bible Reading:1:21-38)

 

That is why I have come  – to preach 1:38

– his authority and his compassion

– his priority and his ‘problem’

 

That is why I have come – to call sinners 2:17

– his compassion and his authority

– his ‘problem’ and his priority

 

Hard-edged compassion

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)