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Sunday Feb 23, 2020
Sunday Feb 23, 2020
Psalm 119:49-64
New International Version (NIV)
ז Zayin
49 Remember your word to your servant,
for you have given me hope.
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
Your promise preserves my life.
51 The arrogant mock me unmercifully,
but I do not turn from your law.
52 I remember, Lord, your ancient laws,
and I find comfort in them.
53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked,
who have forsaken your law.
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song
wherever I lodge.
55 In the night, Lord, I remember your name,
that I may keep your law.
56 This has been my practice:
I obey your precepts.
ח Heth
57 You are my portion, Lord;
I have promised to obey your words.
58 I have sought your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to your promise.
59 I have considered my ways
and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60 I will hasten and not delay
to obey your commands.
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
I will not forget your law.
62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks
for your righteous laws.
63 I am a friend to all who fear you,
to all who follow your precepts.
64 The earth is filled with your love, Lord;
teach me your decrees.
Sunday Feb 23, 2020
Sunday Feb 23, 2020
John 17:6-11 New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Prays for His Disciples
6 “I have revealed you[a] to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. 7 Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. 8 For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. 9 I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them. 11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of[b] your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one.
Footnotes:
- John 17:6 Greek your name
- John 17:11 Or Father, keep them faithful to
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Training for Godliness:
5. Evangelism
Jan-Feb 2020
A. The Commission
“16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshipped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:16-20 ESV
Structure of the Commission:
a) Preamble (v18)
b) Command (vv19-20a)
c) Promise (v20b)
i) A Sure Foundation (v18)
- Jesus: Descendant of Abraham (Matthew1:2)
- Jesus: Immanuel – God with us (Matthew 1:23)
- Jesus has all DOMINION (cp. Genesis 1:28)
ii) An Enduring Command
- Going: A radical approach – going out, not sitting in.
- Baptising:
- Into the NAME
- Represents a new identity
- Teaching (come back next week!)
A commission given to eleven men…
…passed on to others….
…passed down to us.
B. In Your Group – What is Evangelism?
i) A Definition
“Evangelism is teaching the gospel with the aim to persuade”
Mack Stiles
Think through this definition – are there approaches to outreach that strictly speaking are not ‘evangelism’? What do they tend to miss?
Let’s think biblically about some of the terms in this definition:
ii) The Gospel
a) In your own words, what is the gospel? What does a sinner need to know to be saved?
b) Consider the following Scriptures, which offer something of a definition of the Gospel. Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-5; 1 Timothy 1:15; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Luke 9:23-24. Based on these (and any others) what are the key points of the gospel message?
iii) The Aim
This part of the definition challenges our motives –
a) Read Philippians 1:12-18 – what are the differing motives for preaching the Gospel that Paul highlights here? What bad motives can drive us to share the gospel? What good motives should inspire us?
b) The aim of evangelism should be to persuade. Consider 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 (esp. take note of vv11, 14-15 & 20). What reasons does Paul give for trying to persuade people with the gospel?
c) Turn back to 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 – from this, what do we need to always bear in mind about persuading people to become Christians? How should this affect our evangelism?
C. Carrying Precious Seed
“22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 24 for
“All flesh is like grass
and all its glory like the flower of grass.
The grass withers,
and the flower falls,
25 but the word of the Lord remains for ever.”
And this word is the good news that was preached to you. (1 Peter 1:22-25 ESV)
- New birth is by the imperishable seed
“The seed is the word of God” Luke 8:11
How do I plant?
- Cultivate the Soil – have meaningful contact with people who aren’t Christians
- Plant the Seed – find ways of sharing the Gospel
- Reap the Harvest – challenge to respond to the Gospel
e.g. Acts 2
Suggested Resources:
Dever, The Gospel and Personal Evangelism, 2007
Greene, Fruitfulness on the Frontline: Making a difference where you are, 2014
I. Packer, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, 1991
M. Pippert, Out of the Saltshaker & into the World, 2nd Edition, 1999
M. Stiles, Evangelism: How the whole church speaks of Jesus, 2014
Tice, Honest Evangelism, 2014
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
This podcast is the praises sung at our Encounter Service on 9th Feb 2020.
The sermon from this service is in a separate podcast which you will see immediately below this one.
God Bless you and enjoy the great music and uplifting sermon.
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
John 17:1-5 - New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Prays to Be Glorified
17 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed:
“Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. 4 I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
We are very sorry, but due to a technical difficulty, we are unable to publish a Podcast for Big Night In #3.
We do hope that you will be uplifted by studying this podcast for Big Night In #4. If you are able to join us for Big Night In #5, which will be on Wednesday evening 12th Feb 2020, you will be very welcome.
Big Night In #4
Training for Godliness: Prayer (Part 2)
A. Definitions of prayer
“The chief exercise of faith” – John Calvin
“Calling on God to come through on his promise” – Gary Millar
- The first prayers in the Bible: “people began to call upon the name of the Lord” - Genesis 4:26
- The last prayer in the Bible (Revelation 22:20-21):
“20 He who testifies to these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon.’
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.” - Calling on God’s promise changes me before it changes my circumstances
Psalm 13
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
1 How long, Lord? Will you forget me for ever?
How long will you hide your face from me?
2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts
and day after day have sorrow in my heart?
How long will my enemy triumph over me?
3 Look on me and answer, Lord my God.
Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death,
4 and my enemy will say, ‘I have overcome him,’
and my foes will rejoice when I fall.
5 But I trust in your unfailing love;
my heart rejoices in your salvation.
6 I will sing the Lord’s praise,
for he has been good to me.
B. The Model Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)
“9 ‘This, then, is how you should pray:
‘“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us today our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.”
Notice:
Jesus is more concerned with what to ask for than how to ask.
Priority is the PRESENCE of God (9-10) before seeking the PROVISION of God (11-13)
This prayer is a SHARED discipline:
“OUR Father…”
Verses 9-10 UNITE Christians in what they seek above all
Verses 11-13 makes us mindful of the needs of others
C. In your groups
- Was there anything in tonight’s talk you found surprising/helpful/challenging?
- Spend some time together in prayer.
Have the text of the Lord’s prayer open (Matthew 6:9-13
a. Bearing in mind what we’ve already thought about pray in your group through verses 9-10 – use this as a model of prayer, and feel free to use your own words. Remember, simple and to the point is something God loves to hear from his children
1. Worship God!
2. Pray for God’s kingdom to advance
3. Pray for God’s will to be done, in your life; in the life of BCFC
b. Take some time to share needs that you would like prayer for, or for someone you know.
c. Now use vv11-13 and the points from (b) as a basis for prayer for each other – don’t be afraid to pray by name.
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Psalm 119:17-48
New International Version (NIV)
ג Gimel
17 Be good to your servant while I live,
that I may obey your word.
18 Open my eyes that I may see
wonderful things in your law.
19 I am a stranger on earth;
do not hide your commands from me.
20 My soul is consumed with longing
for your laws at all times.
21 You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed,
those who stray from your commands.
22 Remove from me their scorn and contempt,
for I keep your statutes.
23 Though rulers sit together and slander me,
your servant will meditate on your decrees.
24 Your statutes are my delight;
they are my counsellors.
ד Daleth
25 I am laid low in the dust;
preserve my life according to your word.
26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
teach me your decrees.
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.
28 My soul is weary with sorrow;
strengthen me according to your word.
29 Keep me from deceitful ways;
be gracious to me and teach me your law.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
I have set my heart on your laws.
31 I hold fast to your statutes, Lord;
do not let me be put to shame.
32 I run in the path of your commands,
for you have broadened my understanding.
ה He
33 Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees,
that I may follow it to the end.[a]
34 Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law
and obey it with all my heart.
35 Direct me in the path of your commands,
for there I find delight.
36 Turn my heart toward your statutes
and not toward selfish gain.
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
preserve my life according to your word.[b]
38 Fulfil your promise to your servant,
so that you may be feared.
39 Take away the disgrace I dread,
for your laws are good.
40 How I long for your precepts!
In your righteousness preserve my life.
ו Waw
41 May your unfailing love come to me, Lord,
your salvation, according to your promise;
42 then I can answer anyone who taunts me,
for I trust in your word.
43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,
for I have put my hope in your laws.
44 I will always obey your law,
for ever and ever.
45 I will walk about in freedom,
for I have sought out your precepts.
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings
and will not be put to shame,
47 for I delight in your commands
because I love them.
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,
that I may meditate on your decrees.
Footnotes:
- Psalm 119:33 Or follow it for its reward
- Psalm 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
1 Timothy 6:11-21
New International Version (NIV)
Final Charge to Timothy
11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you 14 to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which God will bring about in his own time—God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 16 who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honour and might forever. Amen.
17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
20 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, 21 which some have professed and in so doing have departed from the faith.
Grace be with you all.
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Ephesians 4:1-6
New International Version (NIV)
Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ
4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.