Ian Maddock - Sunday, 24 April 2022
Where else have we to go?
Scripture References: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalms 119:89-96
From Series: "Dead Guys and Gals we should know"
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Ian Maddock - Guest Speaker
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CloseToday’s verses are written in the context of standing firm as God’s mob in the midst of a world that will persecute, and false teachers that will deceive. It is a remarkably modern context! In this environment, what should God’s mob hold onto? What have God’s mob always held onto? What has God given them—to grow in their understanding, to live steadfast lives reflecting God to the world, to discern deceptive and false teaching, to grow in godliness? It is as simple as this: God has given them his ‘breathed-out’ word—the word that reveals his very nature and so is ‘beneficial’ for everything that God’s people need!
Scripture References: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalms 119:89-96
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Jesus deals with the question of ‘Who belongs in the kingdom?’ Is it children? Is it the good? Is it the godly? And, how and what does this look like? This question of ‘belonging’ is one that is constant in our lives – where do I belong, do I belong, what does belonging look like? And Jesus is very clear: the kingdom of heaven is made up of the dependent, the reliant, the weak – just like children.
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