Advent
Christ’s advent changed the world (The 2 Advents)
Assurance and Dejection
For you know I love you, Saviour
O Lord, my God, I think with awesome wonder Matthew 10:30 John 10:28,29 Daniel 3:27
Elijah was tired, exhausted, dejected
If I feel depressed and lonely Lamentations 3:19-26
Do God’s children always feel a deep assurance
However long you have to wait Jeremiah 29 & Joseph
Backsliding
Three times he denied (Simon Peter)
Religious words and ways Hosea 6:4; 8:2;10:4,12; 14:2,5 Ephesians 5:1,4 Proverbs 25:11
Glory in Jesus, your Saviour from sin 1 Corinthians 1:31
Citizenship
We must promote a peaceful life (1&2 Timothy, Titus, Ephesians)
Christian Living
True to the Lord – to Jesus Christ, your Saviour Acts 11:23
Dear brothers, in the Saviour Ephesians 6:10-20
“Not my will but yours (JOY) (Philippians 2:3-50
Do not long to live in plenty (cf ‘Calon Lan’)
Through Jesus Christ I can Philippians 4:13
Three times he denied (Simon Peter)
We must promote a peaceful life (1&2 Timothy, Titus, Ephesians)
Paul said, ‘For me to die is gain’ Philippians 1:21
Joy flows from Jesus through faith in his Word Philippians 4:4
Insight into love divine Romans 12:9-13
Each day we have need of supplies of fresh grace
Precious love, a treasure rare
Dear Saviour, Satan seeks 1 Peter 5:6-11
Make every effort, keep the unity on Ephesians 4:3-6
Encourage each other, and come alongside (Hebrews 10:24,25) (Fellowship Support)
Those lusts seductive Colossians 3:5-8
Blessed happiness of soul Wisdom’s happiness Proverbs 3
Love develops from 1Corinthians13 Love’s Source; Love’s Toil
Don’t look behind through Exodus 14:12,13,15; 15:1,2
We’ll encounter opposition, in Christ prepare
A race to run, – don’t falter, faint Hebrews 11 & 12:1-3
Habits strengthen day by day (Colossians 1:23; 2:6,7; 3:5,8,12)
Bad memories can’t be erased (1 Cor.13:5,6)
Journeying onwards with vision of glory
However long you have to wait Jeremiah 29&Joseph
That wretched thing called worry
He glances through the galaxy
Upstairs I wander
Tongues cause trouble,
Little bit will turn the horse
Christmas
On the 25th December
Time’s pivot-point, long prophesied
Who could know that Babe was he
Jesus, Jesus, I’m not worthy
Do not worship me, an angel
Though Ahaz asked no sign
Mary’s puzzled – but, assuring
Baby born one day
Joy to the world where kindness, love
Gold, and frankincense, and myrrh The Wise men
The angels look on in great wonder
At Christmas consider the gospel of wonder
We remember helpless baby
A birth by miracle – a son Luke 1
Incarnate Son of God 1 John 1:1-2:2
Christ, blessed Son of God Philippians 2:5–7
Christmas Verse
Acknowledged just, and to his God Simeon & Anna Anna, serving night and day
A skill above the mind of man A history of the universe
Look! who’s come! Creator King (Wars will end)
Church
Long-term commitment Christ will sustain (on Colossians 1:23 – 2:1)
Christ cherishes his church, – what care (Ephesians 5)
How beautiful the feet which bring
Are you concerned for what the flock is needing? 3 John, Ezekiel 34
Tired of godlessness and spite cf. Psalm 122
A thriving church delights my soul (1 Thess 1:2,3 with Rev 2:1-7)
Make every effort, keep the unity on Ephesians 4:3-6
Let us consider, and to this give Rom 12:10; Phil 2:3,4; Heb 10:23–25
Thank God for saints redeemed, – we see (Ephesians 1:15–19)
Encourage each other, and come alongside (Hebrews 10:24,25) (Fellowship Support)
Women deserted, or men pushed away James 1:27
Relationships broken, and love turned to hate (Colossians 3:8-16)
A church that brings Christ honour What kind of church
do you want?
Never had been demonstrated John 13:34,35
Unity, no biting schism 1 Corinthians 11:17-32
We’ve worked upon the walls from Nehemiah
Christ is the church’s Architect Hebrews 13:7 Acts 20:28
Famine in the house of bread. Ruth 1:6
Creation and Science
Atoms of differing weights and activity Intricacy of living tissue!
‘Millions of years’ – who says?
A Being supernatural can make a flower or planet
Look! and see how beautiful
I look at a flower or feather
Easter
What a contrast with Barabbas
The soldiers checked that he was really dead
Some die to save their friends
His death that should have brought disgrace and shame
Just once he showed his awesome majesty
Do you love me? John 21:15-25
The Father sent his Son to save John 20:19-23
She wept ’til the dawning John 20:1-18 Mary Magdalene
They kept the rules, but scorned the truth John 19:30, 31, 34-37
So much guilt, – whom should I pay? Matthew 27:50 John 19:30
Christ looked at Peter, caught his eye (Luke 22:61; 24:34)
People like a nice idea, comfortable things to hear. Resurrection facts
“The King of the Jews John 19:19-22 The sign on the cross
An idle gamble, careless toss John 19:23,24 and Psalm 22 esp. v.18
Rejoice! your gentle King has come, Zechariah 9:9 and Matthew 21:8,9; 27:20
Look, see the Lamb! God’s sinless Son (John 1:29)
He died while young, his death achieved John 18
Symbol of hope
They didn’t realise he was at their side.
On the road to Emmaus
Upon the cross in agony and pain
Why my God am I forsaken?
Pontius Pilate (for children)
Christ Jesus enters as the King of kings (Palm Sunday)
Significant Day (resurrection)
Death of Jesus Christ was real
The Soldiers fell (signs at the time of the crucifixion)
Injustice, trial travesty (The Son of man must suffer many things)
Hatred, hatred, deaf and blind (viewing the cross)
End Times
Great expectations: hope wonderful, sure. Mark 13
There is a day that soon will come Romans 13:11-14
King Ahab said, ‘Until I come, in prison you stay 1 Cor.11:26; 1 Kings 22:17,18,26-35; Ecc.9:11; Pr 19:21
As Jesus left the earthly temple Mark 13
Ezekiel notes on the whole of Ezekiel’s prophecy
Family Life
Christ cherishes his church, – what care (Ephesians 5)
An oily tongue Ecclesiastes 7:26; Proverbs 5:3-5; 12:4; 31:10,26,30 etc.
Precious love, a treasure rare
Expecting a baby to care for and train High expectations — Great efforts!
‘Spare the rod, and spoil the child’
Flashing pictures in the corner
The adverts in the papers
Those lusts seductive Colossians 3:5-8
Women deserted, or men pushed away James 1:27
Relationships broken, and love turned to hate (Colossians 3:8-16)
Dashing here and dashing there
Before the fall they knew no shame
Holiness in daily living, in your job and in your home
Patience learnt, a little drop
Some are single, some have wed Helpful women (Prov.14:1)
Where have all the fathers gone? Proverbs 27:8
Some fear to teach a child to pray
Marriage needs co-operation
Fellowship
Created not to be alone (Proverbs 18:24 etc. )
Let us consider, and to this give Rom 12:10; Phil 2:3,4; Heb 10:23–25
Thank God for saints redeemed, – we see (Ephesians 1:15–19)
Encourage each other, and come alongside (Hebrews 10:24,25) (Fellowship Support)
for children
Wisdom calls for all to hear Proverbs 1:20,22,23,32,33; 3:13,14 & Jas.4:8
Man can come to God almighty, draw near and pray
Young thoughts:
It’s the greatest message, and it’s true.
The heavens declare your glory, Lord
Many people say what they think is true.
God’s Word is the best Word
No ‘super-boy’ or ‘super-man’
There’s a God who can do mighty wonders
To Jesus, Judas came, to hear God’s Word and learn
In your heart you feel a pull of pride
King Jesus has died, King Jesus has risen
Your life can be tidy
Fold your hands a little
Depth of muddle in your drawer
My life is like a railway
Little wriggly caterpillars
God is King over all
A journey through hostile terrain
New life in Jesus Christ, God’s Lamb
Every week has 7 days
Life flows from the heart
Many things that seem all right
On the 25th December
Each one who is a born-again believer in the Lord
Everyone, everywhere should remember God
But what do railway engines do
God almighty, be among us, help our teachers teach your Word
Boys and girls all need to know what the Bible says, for so
Mr Silly, Mr Nosey …
Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth
For the very young:
God is very great
Trust him, trust him, turn to him and trust him
The Lord made the flowers, the moon, and the sun
There were 5000 men
God’s book is the Bible – the words we all need
Who is God of all creation?
The Pharisee told God
If to a friend at midnight
Upstairs I wander
He glances through the galaxy,
Could you fish a crocodile?
Little bit will turn the horse
Look! and see how beautiful
Macro-evolution? I look at a flower or feather
Grace and Law
Who but fools ignore the rules Psalm 119
Defeated often, wretched, sad. Romans 7
Eternal sovereign God alone can holiness define.
O death, where is your sting?
No condemnation Romans 8:1-17
His body broken in my stead Hebrews 10:1-18
Jesus fulfilled the law God’s grace and his law
Harvest
God in heaven, his earth sustaining,
Heaven
A new creation, all perfect, good
Soon there’ll be days of glory
Facing death with disappointment (Facing death- unbelievers & believers)
Paul said, ‘For me to die is gain’ Philippians 1:21
O death, where is your sting?
The Lamb who once was slain Revelation chapter 5
What is the hope of atheists? Luke 16:19–31
Certain Hope No pain and not in need
Heaven is full of love and happiness
Holiness
True to the Lord – to Jesus Christ, your Saviour Acts 11:23
Through Jesus Christ I can Philippians 4:13
Hide in your heart, and treasure Proverbs 4:6; 6:2,5,20,23
Insight into love divine Romans 12:9-13
Shut up against the Lord’s control Jericho and Joshua; Rahab and Achan
Ill health and weakness
Deep and bitter suffering
Acknowledged just, and to his God Simeon & Anna Anna, serving night and day
Humdrum days can hum with praise,
Verse on Job
Love
Created not to be alone (Proverbs 18:24 etc. )
Never had been demonstrated John 13:34,35
Love does not assume evil motive
Precious love, a treasure rare
Love develops from the nature 1 Corinthians 13
Amazing, awesome, wonderful
Bad memories can’t be erased
Loving Redemption Applied
Bondage in the darkness, under Satan’s sway Colossians 1:13,14
For you know I love you, Saviour
Stars of the universe Hebrews 2:9 and Psalm 8
Compassion for the aimless sheep Matthew 9
With love amazing 1 John 3:1
Minor Prophets
Malachi
Zechariah
Haggai
Zephaniah
Habakkuk
Nahum
Micah
Jonah
Obadiah
Amos
Joel
Hosea
New Year
Every year our God’s protecting Isaiah 52:12
Ages pass by – earth’s treasures all decay
On Ecclesiastes
OT history songs for children
Creation
Adam sinned
Noah and the Flood
Abraham
Abraham to Joseph
Joseph
Moses and the Exodus
Tabernacle and Temple
The Ten Commandments
Sacrifices
From Joshua to the Exile
Prayer
What do you want me to do for you? (Mark 10:36,51)
Praying for watering of the seed
Do not long to live in plenty
O Lord my God, keep firm your hold Colossians 1: 9-11
Thank God for saints redeemed, – we see (Ephesians 1:15–19)
Oh, do we truly long to be
Not only in storm times, or when in great need Motivations to pray
We’ll encounter opposition, in Christ prepare
Man can come to God almighty, draw near and pray
I stand amazed in the presence (Ephesians 2:18)
Catch a rising fear
The Pharisee told God
If to a friend at midnight
Psalm Notes (1) notes on Psalms 1-50
Psalm Notes (2) notes on Psalms 51-100
Psalm Notes (3) notes on Psalms 101-150
Psalm Notes introduction
Resources and Treasures
True to the Lord – to Jesus Christ, your Saviour Acts 11:23
Through Jesus Christ I can Philippians 4:13
Glorious Redeemer, victorious Sustainer
Revelation needed
People like to frighten, tease Colossians 1:25-2:10
Man, created in God’s image
Sabbath Rest
God blessed the sabbath – he requires
God created – all complete Gen.2 & Heb.1:3
Salvation
Bondage in the darkness, under Satan’s sway Colossians 1:13,14
Massively in debt: we’ve squandered Matthew 18:21-35 The unmerciful Servant
The people of God have a song Isaiah chapter 26:1–27:6
Satan
Subtle Satan in the garden
Stand up for truth, be counted Ephesians 6:10-18
Each day we have need of supplies of fresh grace
The devil lies, and tries to make
Able to keep you – King all-wise
Dear Saviour, Satan seeks 1 Peter 5:6-11
The righteous, justified, will learn (on James 5:17,18 Psalm 33:10; 55:9)
We’ll encounter opposition, in Christ prepare
In Jesus Christ be strong
Quietly, cleverly
Singing
We know him now, the One who must
The people of God have a song Isaiah chapter 26:1–27:6
Christ commands we listen, learn The Foundation of Worship
Ascending to worship the LORD high and pure (Psalm 131)
Let us now sing no. . . . Mind and heart and mouth united
Speech
The darkened heart will overflow, Matthew 6:19-34 & 12:34,35
Religious words and ways Hosea 6:4; 8:2;10:4,12; 14:2,5 Ephesians 5:1,4 Proverbs 25:11
Tongues cause trouble,
Little bit will turn the horse
The Bible
Wisdom calls for all to hear Proverbs 1:20,22,23,32,33; 3:13,14 & Jas.4:8
Is truth immutable concealed
Hide in your heart, and treasure Proverbs 4:6; 6:2,5,20,23
As people of God we must trust in his Word Isaiah 8:20 & 9:13,16
The devil lies, and tries to make
Christ commands we listen, learn The Foundation of Worship
The devil is skilful when spreading his lies.
Increasing revelation Hebrews 1:1-3 (The New explains the Old)
It is not easy to retain (Listening to preaching)
The Ten Commandments (for children)
Living by his Word God’s Word should transform
God’s Word teaches perfectly Word to appreciate
The Gospel
How hard to admit that you may be wrong
How beautiful the feet which bring
Satan slyly tempts into danger’s way (Proverbs 1:10; 7:10)
Wisdom calls for all to hear Proverbs 1:20,22,23,32,33; 3:13,14 & Jas.4:8
Rejecting the love, he wanted to be Luke 15:11-32 When he came to his senses
Christ suffered to save us – his death on the cross Colossians 1:24
A message new (Romans 1:1-7)
Weary from hunting truth and peace
O death, where is your sting?
What a wonderful plan of God for me Ephesians1:3–14
God, who made us now calls us back for children
Once a year the priest of Israel Hebrews 9:7, 11,12
What worries the world about life? – thoughts of death!
1 Corinthians 15:1
The pivot-point of history The Crux
Everyone wants to be happy, have fun for children
Many philosophies, many beliefs 1 Corinthians 1:18
“There must be more to life than this!” Wistful sayings
Shut up against the Lord’s control Jericho and Joshua; Rahab and Achan
2 Corinthians 4:6 In darkness light was born
The Ninevites heard
I’m not ashamed of the gospel
When dead in transgressions
The truth we tell is the same today
The Holy Spirit
True to the Lord – to Jesus Christ, your Saviour Acts 11:23
Recreated by God’s Holy Spirit to be Hebrews 13:15,16
If God’s Holy Spirit has made you an heir Hebrews 12:5–11
Joy flows from Jesus through faith in his Word Philippians 4:4
Breathe, Holy Spirit, blow
Christ promised me his Counsellor,
Spirit of Christ, who opens up
I stand amazed in the presence (Ephesians 2:18)
Holy Spirit, gift divine (Romans 8:13)
Everyone who knows the Lord for children
Holy Spirit makes me know (The Spirit of Adoption)
The Lord’s Supper
King Ahab said, ‘Until I come, in prison you stay 1 Cor.11:26; 1 Kings 22:17,18,26-35; Ecc.9:11; Pr 19:21
In remembrance of our Saviour (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
His nail-pierced hands, his spear-slashed side 1 Cor.11:23-26; Matt.26:26-28 & John 20:19-34
This final supper shared together
Unity, no biting schism (1 Cor. 11)
The Nature of our God
Have I the fear of God
God in heaven, his earth sustaining
Ascending to worship the LORD high and pure (Psalm 131)
I may choose to be a loner Psalm 139:1-16
Amazing, awesome, wonderful is God’s unspotted love.
Holy God of light and splendour
What a wonderful plan of God for me Ephesians1:3–14
Moses saw a glimpse of glory
O Lord my God, I think with awesome wonder
An able Creator (God’s Providence)
He glances through the galaxy
Oh the riches of God’s wisdom Romans 11:33-36
Could you fish a crocodile?
The grace of Christ means we can come 2 Corinthians 13:4
Primary source of all existence (God’s eternity & trinitarian nature)
God is in heaven – wonderful Father
Look! and see how beautiful
Macro-evolution? I look at a flower or feather
The need of salvation
How hard to admit that you may be wrong
Bondage in the darkness, under Satan’s sway Colossians 1:13,14
Massively in debt: we’ve squandered Matthew 18:21-35 The unmerciful Servant
The ark to hold the words of law
How grim that day when sin first known
The Saviour Christ
Acknowledged just, and to his God Simeon & Anna Anna, serving night and day
Don’t want to see the obvious Mark 2:7,16,24; 3:5,6
Three times he denied (Simon Peter)
Glory in Jesus, your Saviour from sin 1 Corinthians 1:31
Attentively look to the Saviour, – he authored the faith in your heart Hebrews 12:2
Stars of the universe Hebrews 2:9 and Psalm 8
Incarnate Son of God – 1 John 1:1-2:2
Jesus was raised by God’s great might (Ephesians 1:19-23)
Christ, blessed Son of God Philippians 2:5–7
The leper came on bended knee Mark 1:40–45
Who am I? What do they say? Mark 8:27–29
Herod, full of greed, immoral
The Lamb who once was slain Revelation chapter 5
Amazed at his manner of teaching Mark 1:15,22,24
People like to frighten, tease Colossians 1:25-2:10
Why did the Lord awhile delay? Lazarus’ death (John 11)
Materialistic, lonely lost Zaccheaus
A for Adam who did wrong
A look of love and tenderness Mark 10
The water was changed into wine
Injustice, trial travesty The Son of Man must suffer many things
Hatred, hatred, deaf and blind Viewing the cross
The devil tempted Christ that he
The angels look on in great wonder The incarnation
The Second Coming
Great expectations: hope wonderful, sure. Mark 13
Awaiting Christ, – great expectation! Philippians 3:20,21 Eagerly waiting!
We do not know the hour when Jesus will return 1 Cor.15:50-53; 1 Thess. 4:14-17; Lk 21:28; Rev.6:15-17; 11:15-18
As Jesus left the earthly temple Mark 13
Christ’s advent changed the world The 2 Advents
For a thousand years are like a day 2 Peter 3:3–10; Ps73:18–28
The world will scoff, deny, forget
Trials & Perseverance
If God’s Holy Spirit has made you an heir Hebrews 12:5–11
Christ suffered to save us – his death on the cross Colossians 1:24
Whatever may happen, look out for, and pray Philippians 1:12,19,20,21,27
Attentively look to the Saviour, – he authored the faith in your heart Hebrews 12:2
The trials may heap on us – when will they cease? Isaiah 43:1,2
Journeying onwards with vision of glory
True: overview of history
chapter 1 No Matter
chapter 2 The Source of the Physico-Material
chapter 3 Perfection Poisoned
chapter 4 Flood and Aftermath
chapter 5 Revelation – One clan group taught
chapter 6 Saved – slavery
chapter 7 Rescue – ingratitude
chapter 8 A place to enjoy – disobedience
chapter 9 Banished, Return
chapter 10 The Solution Materializes
chapter 11 Rescue-Applied, awaiting completion
chapter 12 Full Renewal and Always
