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My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Psalm 22 Psalm 22 through the lens of David      Psalm 22 through the lens of Jesus     (Preacher: Jayesh Naran / Ithaca PC)

Teach us to number our days Psalm 90   This Psalm as God’s Word.. .. to Israel in the Psalter  .. fulfilled in Christ .. to us today   This Psalm as our words to God… .. our Prayer … and our Praise   (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

How Long O Lord? Psalm 89 (Reading vv1-4 and vv38-52)   This Psalm as God’s Word.. .. to Israel in the Psalter  .. fulfilled in Christ   .. to us today   This Psalm as our words to God…  .. our Prayer  .. and our Praise (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Sing to the Lord All the Earth Psalm 96   Why do we sing?   This Psalm as God’s Word.. .. to Israel in the Psalter  .. fulfilled in Christ .. to us today   This Psalm as our words to God…   .. our Prayer .. and our Praise   (Preacher: Andrew Brown)

LEARNING TO LAMENT Psalm 13 This Psalm as God’s Word.. .. to Israel in the Psalter * see below .. fulfilled in Christ .. to us today This Psalm as our words to God...  .. our Prayer ... and our Praise (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

A Call to Praise  Psalm 146-150 (reading Psalm 149-150)   1. This Psalm as God’s Word.. .. to Israel in the Psalter  .. fulfilled in Christ .. to us today   2. This Psalm as our words to God… .. our Prayer … and our Praise   (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Introduction to the Psalms Psalm 1-2     The Psalms as our words to God       The Psalms as God’s word to us       Psalms 1-2 as an introduction and invitation        The Psalms for Israel       The Psalms for us   (Preacher: Andrew Brown)

LIVING CHRIST-SHAPED Colossians 3:1-17 Your true self: raised secure with Christ above (1-4) So consider yourselves dead to worldly living (5-9) Your new self: being renewed in Christ’s image (10-11) So live as Christ-clothed people (12-17) (Preacher: Andreas Mayer)

Good Friday? Mark 15:16-39   Irony!  The king that isn't...?    The saviour that didn't...?     Good Friday?   Dear God,  Sorry, for living life my way like you don't exist.  Thank you for sending Jesus to take my punishment for me.  Please forgive me, and change me, to live for you.  Amen    (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Jesus Changes EVERYTHING Mark 14:1-16:8 (Reading:14:27-72)   Mark shows us Jesus knew what was to happen… (10:33-34 ch14-16)     …and that Jesus knew the significance  (14:32-42 & 15:33-34)     Do YOU understand the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection?   (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Stay Focused!! Mark 13 The fishermen are given their instructions (cf 1:16-20) This section is ‘apocalyptic’, full of OT images of judgement – which remind us of the times we are in These are the things we should expect These are the things we should avoid These are the things we should do We have a lot in common with the fishermen – they stayed focused, will you? (preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Giving your ALL? Mark 11:27-12:44 (Reading: 11:27-33 & 12:35-44)   Why does Mark tell us about the widow?  (12:41-44)    What’s happening in the rest of this passage?    Jesus’ authority is challenged   While Jesus continues to teach    So, what can we learn about giving our all? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)  

Jesus: King and Judge Mark 11:1-25   What Jerusalem saw…     What the disciples saw…     What Mark wants us to see…  Jesus: the saviour-King of Israel, and of the nations Jesus: the Judge of Israel, and of the nations ..and what Jesus our King and Judge wants…  (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)  

What it Takes to be a Christian Mark 10 (Reading 10:1-34)   There are lots of ways to not let God be God and Jesus be King Consider      .. the Pharisees                    .. the rich man                    .. even the disciples                    .. and what about us?   Think about what it cost Jesus to be King (v32-34)   And look at the examples Mark gives - to help us understand what it takes for us to let Jesus be King   So… how are you going? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Church: What are we doing? Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16   As a Church we encourage each other to keep living with Jesus as Lord and Saviour (eg. Hebrews 10)   As a Church we are ALL involved (Ephesians 4)   We are a Bible Teaching Church that seeks to grow followers of Jesus    We want to grow in knowing Jesus                   grow in living for Jesus                   grow in making Jesus known (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Church: Who Are We? Reading: Revelation 4       God’s Gospel Gathering…      … of people worshipping the risen King     God’s Plan and God’s Church … in Kenmore!    (preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Full Freedom in Christ Alone Colossians 2:8-23          Don’t get captured … (vs 8)     You have full freedom in Christ alone (vs 9-15)     So don’t get caught up in anything else (vs 16-23)     (Preacher: Andreas Mayer)

Reconciled to The Supreme Son Colossians 1:15-23   A Copernican Revolution … The Son is Supreme over all Creation (15-17)   The Son is Supreme over all New Creation (18-20)   Reconciled to Revolve Around the Supreme Son (21-23)     (Preacher: Andreas Mayer)

Firm and Fruitful Colossians 1:24-2:7   Gospel proclamation results in suffering, but that suffering is on behalf of Christ and His Church   Gospel proclamation involves revealing a wondrous mystery to all people    Gospel proclamation produces beautiful fruit in the lives of those who receive it. (preacher: Thom Herbert) 

Living Knowing our Gospel Lord Colossians 1:1-14   Since the day you heard … ... Gospel-shaped hope   Since the day we heard … ... Gospel-shaped prayer   Live a life worthy … ... Gospel-shaped living   (Preacher - Andreas Mayer)