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Daniel 4:1-37 Reading: Daniel 4:1-18 Introduction Nebuchadnezzar in chapters 1-3 Nebuchadnezzar tells his story (4:1) God showed him: God rules now and always (4:2-3) he had a dream (4:4-18) - scene 1, a huge tree (4:9-12) - scene 2, a message from heaven (4:13-18) he heard what it meant (4:19-27) it happened the way God said (4:28-37) Conclusion  

Guest preacher: Josh Dickenson Psalm 4 The Pain (4:1) The Prayer (4:2-7) - Set apart for The Lord - Trust The Lord - Praise The Lord The Peace (4:8)

Daniel 3:1-30 Reading: Daniel 3:1-12 Introduction God rules now and always (Daniel 1-2) An image to say Nebuchadnezzar rules now and always (3:1 cf. 2:37-38) everyone agrees (3:2-7) everyone except three (3:8-12) Three say we trust God who is able to save (3:13-23) God saves them (3:24-27) Nebuchadnezzar glimpses reality (3:28-30) Conclusion

Visiting preacher: Wes Redgen who lectures at QTC Outline Saved and empowered for mission Readings: Luke 24:44-49 and Acts 2:14-41   Introduction Luke 24 - the flow of the story Unless God opens eyes we will never see That is why they had to wait for the power of the Spirit The power of the Spirit is to open eyes/minds to understand the witness   Luke 24 → Acts … the flow of the story After Acts 2 Peter now understands what Jesus has done They are all now bold to speak People hear their witness … they understand and repent    Conclusion We have been: Commanded to mission Empowered for mission

Daniel 2:1-49 Reading: Daniel 2:17-30 Introduction The truth about the gods the gods don’t speak (2:1-16) The truth about God in heaven God reveals what we couldn’t know without him (2:17-35,46-49) God rules now and always (2:36-45) Conclusion

Introduction Lessons from Judah’s exile in Babylon (1:1,21)* God rules (1:1-2) Trained to serve a new ruler (1:3-7) What do they do? They serve the God who rules the nations (1:8-16) - 10:2-3; Isaiah 22:8-14 and they serve the king (1:17-21) - under God’s care (1:2,9,14,17,21) Conclusion * You'll find the map and timeline here: Babylonian empire map on visualunit.me   Bible timeline on visualunit.me

Introduction A letter to young Christians (1:1) Their faith, love and hope… (1:3) faith works love labours hope endures …are God’s work (1:2-5a) that’s why Paul thanks God for their attitudes and actions Their story told the gospel (vv8-10) turned from idols to serve the living and true God and wait for his Son from heaven… who delivers from the wrath to come Conclusion  

Visiting preacher: Wes Redgen who lectures at QTC Next week: Empowered for mission Outline The mission of the Church Luke 24:44-49 Reading: Luke 24:13-53   Introduction The content of the mission: Witnesses of Jesus’ death and resurrection Proclaimers of repentance and forgiveness The place of good works: Adorning the natural beauty of the message But keep the message the message The danger of mission Creep: What is mission creep Some examples Jesus’ clear words How to stay on mission: Go deeper into the word Go back to the basics Conclusion: Jesus’ sheep hear his voice and obey Follow the master – be a witness

Introduction It is good to thank, praise and declare (92:1-2) - because it fits reality - because it fits us Thanks, praise and declaration - driven by thoughts about who God is (92:1-2,8,15) about what God does (92:4-15) It is good to thank, praise and declare - accompanied by music (92:3) Conclusion   ________________________________ Extended Outline Introduction It is good to thank, praise and declare (92:1-2) - because it fits reality - because it fits us Thanks, praise and declaration - driven by thoughts about who God is (92:1-2,8,15) Most High (92:1b,8) God’s name, the LORD (92:1) Slide Exodus 3:13-15 Slide Exodus 34:6–7 steadfast love (92:2a) faithfulness (92:2b) upright, no unrighteousness (92:15)   about what God does (92:4-15) great works (92:4-5a) deep thoughts (92:5b-6) stops rebels (92:6-11) makes his people flourish (92:10-15) It is good to thank, praise and declare - accompanied by music (92:3) Conclusion

Introduction The LORD is my safety and security (91:1-2) The LORD is your safety and security (91:3-13) I, the LORD, will be HIS safety and security (91:14-16) Wonderful words for the people they belong to not the wicked (91:8) Christ - the deserving heir (Matthew 4:5-7; 91:9,14-15) - who received the reward of the wicked and Christ’s undeserving people Conclusion

Introduction Jesus in foreign-land and homeland this map isn't marked up but you'll see all the places on it honoured as prophet and Saviour of the world (4:19,29,40-42) welcomed as a wonder-worker (4:43-45) (cf. Hebrews 11:13-16, 35-37) Jesus back in Cana (4:46 cf. 2:1-12) a Galilean official asks Jesus to heal his son (4:46-47) Jesus rebukes the Galileans (4:48) the official tries again (4:49) Jesus speaks life and the man believes Jesus’ word (4:50-53) what does the official believe? (4:54) Conclusion  

Grab your Bible, read John 4:1-42 then follow along.