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A Prayer of Confession Daniel 9  (reading v 1-19) 1. Daniel’s earnest prayer, to our merciful God (v1-19) a prayer of confession, for not listening or obeying an appeal for mercy based on God’s Character and His plans 2. A rapid response to Daniel’s prayer! (v20-27) the short and the long answer hope and perseverance 3. Our own earnest prayer? a prayer of confession, for not listening or obeying an appeal for mercy based on God’s Character and His plans filled with hope and assurance that God hears our prayer and will help us persevere Preacher: Steve Blencowe

It's Only a Matter of Time Daniel 7 (Reading v1-18) 1. Another troubling vision...   (v1-18) four beastly kingdoms (v2-8) One sovereign judge (v9-12) And his 'human' ruler (v13-14) 2. ... and another interpretation (v15-28) the short explanation - God is in control, there's light at the end of the tunnel (v17-18) the longer explanation - God is in control, there's light at the end of a very dark tunnel (v23-27) 3. It's only a matter of time... Jesus is the 'one like a son of man' (v13-14, 18, 27 compared with the gospels e.g. Mark 14:62)( Christians will reign with Jesus (v18, 27 compared with Psalm 8, Hebrews 2:5-10) in the meantime.... Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Trusting God in a Hostile World Daniel 6 (reading 6:1-18) 1.  Daniel counted the cost of living for God in a hostile world, just like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (in ch 3). And their trust was rewarded. 2.  Daniel chapter 6 tells a story of… … competition, conspiracy, a command (vv1-9) … the cost of uncompromising trust in God (vv10-18 … complete vindication (vv19-28) 3.  Trust in God will be rewarded because God will always be vindicated and victorious Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Don't Learn the hard way Daniel 4-5 (reading 4:1-18) 1. Confessions of a ‘self-made-man’ (Daniel 4) (key verses 4:29-32 and 34-35) 2. And the fall of his fool-hardy son (Daniel 5) (key verses 5:20-23 especially v22) 3. Should Belshazzar have been given a second chance? (Jeremiah 25:12-14, 27:1-7) 4. What should we learn from all this? Preacher: Steve Blencowe

O King, live forever!? Daniel chapter 2 (Bible Reading - Daniel 2:1-23) 1. The great king has a recurring & disturbing dream (v1­-13) 2. A dream which God mercifully reveals to Daniel (v14­-23) 3. A dream that puts all rulers in their place (v24­-45) 4. Nebuchadnezzar is relieved, but did he really understand the dream? (v46­49) Preacher: Steve Blencowe

God Hasn’t Finished Yet Daniel 1 1. It's easy to give in when you're a long way from home? Deuteronomy 28:45-57 (cf 2 Kings & Lamentations) 2. But God has the whole world in his hands - Daniel 1:1-2, 9, 17, 21 - Daniel 9:1-3 (compare Deuteronomy 30:1-3) - Romans 9:1-9 & 11:1ff 3. So keep trusting – even when you feel far from home! - 1 Peter 1:1, 13-17

ARE YOU SEEING JESUS CLEARLY? Luke 9:28-56  1. After 14 weeks in Luke’s Gospel, are you seeing Jesus clearly?  2. The disciples show us that literally ‘seeing’ Jesus doesn’t guarantee that we truly see him.  3. A good place to start is to ‘listen to him’ (v.35) Preacher: Steve Young

Following Jesus? Luke 9:18-27  1. The way of the disciples?  2. The way of the Messiah  3. The way of us following Jesus?    Preacher: Rayk Platzek

Missing The Signs of Jesus' Kingdom? Luke 9:1-17 1. Why has Luke included this section in his Gospel? i. Jesus commissions 12 to proclaim the kingdom (1-6) ii. The only response Luke shares - is confused (7-9) iii. And on their return the 12 appear no wiser (10-14) iv. Jesus shows yet another sign of his kingdom (15-17) 2. What are we to make of this? Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Signs of Jesus'Kingdom Luke 8:22-56 (reading 22-39) 1. Jesus came preaching the Kingdom of God (8:1) 2. He does miracles along the way ..8:22-25 - restoring order in nature ..8:26-39 - restoring an exiled Gentile ..8:43-48 - restoring an excluded woman ..8:40-42, 49-56 - restoring life in a place of death 3. Jesus’ miracles give a taste of the Kingdom of God which he proclaims 4. Do you have ears to hear the message of the Kingdom of God? (8:8b) Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Hearing God’s Word Luke 8:1-21 1. Jesus preaching changes lives 2. His parables save some and harden others 3. The parable of the soils shows 4 responses to Jesus 4. Our response has eternal consequences

The Scandal of Grace  Luke 7:36-50  The Scandal Part 1: Simon’s Hospitality  The Scandal Part 2: The Sinful Woman  The Scandal Explained: Understanding our own Sinfulness  Preacher: Steve Young

Jesus and Rejection  Luke 7:24-35  1. John prepared the way for Jesus (24-27)  2. Now Jesus changes everything (v28)   3. Those who rejected John reject Jesus (v29-30)   4. Rejecting is …. (v31-35)  5. Lessons for us to learn about Jesus and rejection  Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Jesus and Faith  Luke 7:1-23  1. What makes Jesus say: "I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel"? (7:9)  2. And what does Luke show us about faith in Israel?             7:4-5                7:16-17      7:18-20  3. Is your faith in Jesus like the faith of the centurion?  Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Jesus Changes Us  Luke 6:12-49  Followers of Jesus build on firm foundations (46-49)  We expect to change... in what we value (20-26)  in how we love (27-36)  in how we view others (37-42)  It is a change that begins in our heart (43-45)  How firm are your foundations?  Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Jesus Changes Everything  Luke 5:33-6:11  Luke's orderly account has shown Jesus' authority, his compassion, his purpose...  Now Luke includes three incidents that show growing opposition to Jesus    the question of fasting and a parable (5:33-39)   picking grain on the Sabbath (6:1-5)     healing on the Sabbath (6:6-11)  Can you see that Jesus changes everything? But opposition to Jesus continues!  Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Jesus has the Power and Authority to Forgive Sins  Luke 5:17-32  The power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal (v17)  Jesus heals the paralytic, twice! Jesus came to call the spiritually sick  Preacher: Steve Young

JESUS GOES ‘FISHING’  Luke 5:1-16  Luke has shown us Jesus’ baptism, temptation, teaching, miracles and now…  a fishing miracle which shows Simon he’s a sinner - unworthy of being in God’s presence (v1-10)  and a miracle that shows Jesus restore an outcast considered unworthy of being in God’s presence (v12-16)  Jesus says Simon will do a different kind of ‘fishing’ (v10-11)  So, what does all that mean for us?  Preacher: Steve Blencowe

JESUS’ MIRACLES (Or is it Jesus' Authority?)   Luke 4:31-44  Luke has shown us Jesus’ baptism, temptation, teaching and now Jesus' miracles Jesus did various miracles in Capernaum:    v33-37 freed a man oppressed by a demon    v38-39 and a woman suffering from a fever    v40 healed individuals from various kinds of sickness    v41 and cast out demons from many  But what Luke wants us to see if Jesus' amazing authority...…  and Jesus' priority  How do YOU respond to Jesus’ authority and his priority?  Preacher: Steve Blencowe

JESUS’ TEACHING Luke 4:14-30 Luke has shown us Jesus’ temptation and now his teaching Jesus preaches a message of fulfilment and freedom Jesus’ teaching will generate mixed responses…… many will not accept Jesus as Son of God and Saviour How do YOU respond to Jesus’ teaching? Preacher: Steve Blencowe