Toxic positivity? Job’s suffering: No one said a word to him (2:11-13) Job’s curse: ‘May the day of my birth perish’ (3:1:10) Job’s question: ‘Why?’ (3:11-23) Job’s lament: ‘I have no rest, but only turmoil’ (3:24-26) The grace of lament in the man of sorrowsBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

An armchair or a wheelchair conversation? Introducing Job: A truly wise man Satan’s test: Fearing God for nothing Job’s ordeal: Unexplained, extreme suffering Job’s wisdom: Persevering worship Wisdom in sufferingBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Peace when it hurts?The glory due his name (v. 1-2)The glory of his voice (v. 3-9)The glory in his people (v. 9-11)Glory, strength, and peaceBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

1. The Lord provides, the Lord guides. 2. The Lord provides for our whole being, body and soul. 3. The Lord is with us even in the darkest hour of our lives. . In the darkness, Jesus has gone before us. 4. Our Lord and Saviour, Our Shepherd, Jesus Christ, is with us now and forever. Jesus provides life in abundance, pouring out beyond the boundarie…

God reveals His glory in creationGod reveals His grace in His wordGod's revelation saves and transforms usBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

What’s the fine print? The sharp dispute: “Required to keep the law of Moses” (v. 1-5) Peter’s warning: “Why do you try to test God?” (v. 6-11) James’s judgment: Fulfilment and flexibility (v. 12-21) Faith expressing itself through loveBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

God's question for us is? Who has (Isaiah 53:1)1) Responses to Jesus so far ... (6:5o-7:24) a) Jesus' `not there yet. brothers in Galilee (1-9) b) Who are `the. Jews' and why do they want to kill Jesus? (10-24) 2) Divided responses during the feast of booths (25-36)a) `a people’s shallow. belief & `grumbling' about Jesus' identity' (25-36)b) unable…

Watch out!Paul’s three questions for these new churches:What’s with you!? Jesus + something = nothing! (ch. 1-2)Who are you? The redeemed children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. (ch. 3-4)How then should you live? Freedom, faith, and the fruit of the Spirit. (ch. 5-6)‘…what counts is the new creation’…

‘Men wanted for hazardous journey…’Reality check #1: We must go through many hardships… Proud plots Superstition and stoningReality check #2: All that God had done through them! Bold, effective, confirmed proclamation great numbers believe churches are strengthenedDangerous journey: The pilgrim’s progress from this world to that which is to come…

What’s your mission?An international church sends out an international missionThis mission: is God’s mission! is what all history has been straining towards proclaims beautiful news to all nations provokes fierce opposition brings eternal life and global light and Spirit-filled joy What’s your mission?…

Storm clouds are coming…The Spirit of the Lord provides for his hungry people (11:27-30)The angel of the Lord rescues his imprisoned apostle (12:1-19)The word of the Lord triumphs over a pretender King (12:20-24)But the word of God continued to spread and flourishBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

A critical spirit?A critical moment: even to Gentiles! (v. 1-18)Ahead of the curve: Cypriots and Cyrenes go rogue (v. 19-21)What the grace of God had done: The first ‘Christian’ church (v. 22-26)“…he was glad and encouraged them to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.”By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

‘Tear down this wall!’Jesus wonderfully transforms lives … among the Jews (9:32-43)But what about Acts 1:8? The ends of the earth? (From B.C. to A.D.: God’s holy people fulfilled in Jesus)Jesus demonstrates his radical, global fulfilment With two disturbing visions (10:1-16) With two illegal house visits (10:17-33) With two astonishing outpourings …

An unlikely convert?The risen Lord breaks through with transforming light The risen Lord binds together in shocking unity The risen Lord sends out in suffering boldnessLives transformed by the good news of Jesus throughout the Fleurieu regionBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

A eucatastrophe!?From scattered defeat (8:1-3)To shocking expansion: To the Samaritans!? (8:4-25) To an Ethiopian eunuch!? (8:26-40)A completely unsurprising shock Acts 1:8 Isaiah 56:3 Genesis 12:1-3‘Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went’By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

To some, the cross is a stumbling block.To some the cross is foolishness.To those who believe, the cross is the power and wisdom of God.How might the cross shape our lives?By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Why did Jesus tell this story?Leaving dad, and where it ended up.Coming to his senses.Dad's reaction.The elder son's reaction and dad's response.Ourselves?By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Uncertainty, anxiety, and confusion?The patient proofs of the risen Lord (v. 36-43)The amazing fulfilment of the long-awaited Lord (v. 44-46) The Messiah WILL suffer (e.g. Psalm 22, Isaiah 53) The Messiah WILL rise (e.g. Psalm 16)The global mission of the ascended Lord (v. 47-53) The Messiah’s good news WILL be proclaimed to the nations! (e.g. Isai…

Easter journeys….The Emmaus journey: From blind despair and foolish doubt to heart-burning certainty and joy-filled witness through meeting the glorious King in all the Scriptures!Were not our hearts burning within usBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Order of Service Welcome Song: King of Kings Song: I Stand Amazed Reading: Luke z3:5o-56 Talk: Waiting for the kingdom Song: The Lord is King Reading: Luke 24:I-8 Talk: The King is risan ! Song: He is Risen Reading: Luke 24:9-12 Talk: Searching for the King Prayer Song: In Christ AloneBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Meet Jesus #9 - Meet Jesus: The Saving King (Isaiah 53:1-6; Luke 22:7 - 23:49) by Trinity Church Victor HarborBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

I. Salvation is impossible for us to achieveII. Jesus Christ achieved salvationIII. Jesus gifts salvation to all who trust in HimBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Meeting Jesus: Famine or feast?The Pharisee’s feast: a manipulative trap (v. 1-6) full of proud, self exalting people (v. 7-11) and a host looking for favours (v. 12-14)The feast of the Kingdom of God: a great banquet (v. 15-17) full of all the wrong people (v. 18-21) and a host of lavish, persistent grace (v. 22-24)Come, for everything is now read…

What place does money have in my life? (1) Watch out for greed in our lives Signs of greed in our lives There is more to life than wealth(2) How to be stress-free about money Money makes us anxious There’s a loving Father in heaven who knows what you need Two stress busting exercises (3) How to use your money wisely Invest in eternity … seek the Ki…

“Who do the crowds say I am?”Meet Jesus: God’s anointed King (v. 18-20)Follow Jesus: The suffering Son of Man (v. 21-27)Listen to Jesus: The glorious Son of God (v. 28-36)But what about you?By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Where is your fear?Meet Jesus: The Master who stills the roaring of the seas (8:22-25) The Son of the Most High who destroys the devil’s work (8:26-39) The unhurried and tender Lord of life (8:40-56)Where is your faith?By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

A memorable encounter?A disabled man meets Jesus (5:17-26) has his sins forgiven and goes leaping awayA wealthy traitor meets Jesus (5:27-32) leaves everything and throws a banquetA notorious sinner meets Jesus (7:36-50) is forgiven much and pours out her lavish loveWho is this!?By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Good news??Jesus message: The best news everThe people’s response: from earnest praise to murderous rageThe reason: Good news to the poorGood news for youBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Which Jesus?The real Jesus: was seen & talked about by many eye-witnesses brought about a great fulfilment was carefully investigated by Luke so that you might have certaintyThe humble boldness of gospel certaintyBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

‘To be loved, be loveable!’Loved by the God-who-is-lovewho loves the unlovelythat they might lovely beAn infinite and incomprehensible fountain of loveBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

‘I know him!’The thrill and terror of being knownBeing known by God: Humbles our pride (Hebrews 4:13; 1 Corinthians 8:1-3) Raises us up as his loved children (Galatians 4:4-11) Comforts and sustains through any trial (Isaiah 49:13-16) Gives us a sure voice to follow (John 10:1-16)‘Who am I? Lonely questions mock me.Who I really am, you know me, I a…

Who am I!? Our crisis of identityIdentity from without or within?Identity from above: Created in God’s image (Genesis 1:26-31) Re-created in Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:15-20)Whose am I? The security and purpose of receiving your identity in ChristBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

What brings you joy?Three things worth celebrating:(1) The Lord has shown his salvation to the worldWhat the Lord has done for usGod’s rescue is worth singing aboutDoesn’t this excite you?(2) The Lord is ruling the world What the Lord is doing for us Jesus’ rule is worth celebrating(3) The Lord will come to judge the worldWhat the Lord will do for …

Blessed are:The poor in spirit (v3)Those who mourn (v4)The meek (v5)Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (v6)The merciful (v7)The pure in heart (v8)The peacemakers (v9)Those who are persecuted for righteousness sake...and on my account (v10-12)By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Peace on earth!?The Prince of Peace: Fulfils every longing (v. 25-29) Is the saviour of all people (v. 30-33) Conquers through a cross (v. 34-35)A thrill of hope - the weary world rejoices!By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

What's happening this morning:Aussie Carol: Go Tell it to Australia!Reflection: The Missing PeaceReading: Isaiah 60:1; 9:6-7Carol: 0 Come, 0 Come EmmanuelReading: Luke 1:26-33Carol: 0 Come All Ye FaithfulReflection: The Prince of PeaceReading: Luke 2:1-7Carol: 0 Little Town of BethlehemCarol: Away in a MangerReading: Luke 2:8-14Carol: lt Came Upon …

The risen Lord Jesus: transforms his people to be like him fulfils the temple and the law reigns in unstoppable glory grows his kingdom even through suffering“Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went…”By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

The unstoppable word Vs: the doors of a prison (5:17-26) the commands of men (5:27-32) the rage of rulers (5:33-42) the needs of the church (6:1-7)So the word of God spread…By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

You can change?A transforming graceA holy graceAn amazing graceGod’s grace is powerfully at work in usBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Being the bad guys!?An unstoppable boldness… to proclaim the risen Lord given by the Holy Spirit learned from being with Jesus made clear with gospel glasses asked for in humble prayer“We cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard”By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Remember that old song??An unstoppable restoration, as the risen Lord: makes the lame to leap brings the outcast in refreshes the repentant fulfils and restores all thingsRepent, and be restored!By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Change?An unstoppable transformation, as the risen Lord calls his people to: repentance and faith devotion to his word glad and sincere community sacrificial partnership awe-filled prayer and praiseBe assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and MessiahBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Waiting…An unstoppable fulfilment: of God’s restoring presence (v. 1-13) of the ‘last days’ (v. 14-21) of the plan of God in the cross (v. 22-24) of the hope of a risen Christ (v. 25-32) of the promise of an ascended Lord (v. 33-35)“Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this”By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Unstoppable…?An unstoppable kingdom… with a living Lord (v. 1-3) empowered by God’s promised Spirit (v. 4-8) growing across the whole world (v. 8) until the King returns (v. 9-11) founded on the witness of the Apostles (v. 12-26)The unstoppable acts of the risen Lord JesusBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

The contextUnpacking the 16th verseAs we go, let people knowBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

What makes the Great Commission great? Who gives it Philippians 2:9-11 Who gets it Matthew 4:15-16 How we do it Genesis 12:2-3 Who goes with us Hebrews 4:11By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Rest Assured Matthew 27:45-50 Isaiah 57:20 The struggle to Rest Psalm 127:2 The World erodes the Rest secured by Jesus Hebrews 4:1-11 The Bible’s Call to Rest Hebrews 4:11By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Team work…Paul’s gospel team:Real people in real relationshipsworking hardfor the kingdom of Godin partnership togetherfuelled by God’s graceGrace be with you!By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

I. Be devoted to prayer A. Make prayer essential B. Be aware of prayer needs C. Be thankful D. Pray for gospel opportunities E. For Christ clearly proclaimedII. Be devoted to proclaim Christ A. Show Christ B. Speak ChristBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Post-holiday blues?The glorious riches of the gospel: From the cosmic heights… …to the everyday grindThe key principle: Thankful, all-of-life submission to Jesus (3:17)Continuing in Christ behind closed doors: Wives and husbands (3:18-19) Parents and children (3:20-21) Slaves and masters (3:22-4:1)‘Do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving th…