The notes are taken from the weekly Newssheet
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9.15 am and 11.00 am Jesus in Command Mark 1:35-45
John Smith
The social and spiritual consequences for a person with leprosy in Jesus' time were severe. The man in this story would have found it impossible to have normal relationships with family and neighbours. Additionally, some people saw the affliction as divine punishment for sin. It was in this deplorable condition that the man came to Jesus with the words, "If you are willing, you can make me clean". What are we to make of this?
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Jesus responds to a double-minded request
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Jesus demands a dutiful response
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Jesus has his movements hindered
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What can we learn from this story about how we should approach Jesus?
6.30 pm Rebuilding & Overcoming Nehemiah 3-4
Steve Fenton
The unity and sense of common purpose in Nehemiah chapters 3 and 4 is impressive; in the face of opposition the Israelites rebuild the city walls and overcome the enemy in the process. But Nehemiah makes it clear that their success is down to God. Unity, a common vision and absolute dependence on God are the things we too must cherish in anything we attempt to build for God.
Sunday 8 February
9.15am and 11.00 am The Sovereign Lord Acts 4:23-31
Geoffrey Williams
Before the church asked for anything in this prayer, they acknowledged some key facts about God:
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He is God of revelation
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We will look at what this prayer from the 1st century AD can teach us in 2009.
6.30 pm The Team Struggles Nehemiah 5
Steve Fenton
Nehemiah’s team has been working on the wall. They have faced their fears from their enemies. The work continues. But now a new problem arises that they must deal with. Greed. Selfishness. Their team is breaking down. How will they face this bitter struggle?
Sunday 15 February
9.15 and 11.00 am Staying “On-Message” Acts 5:1 - 6:7
Steve Fenton
So far in our studies in the book of Acts we have seen that the believers “were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly” (Acts 4:31). However, resistance to the message soon emerged - first, through Compromise (5:1-5), as Ananias and Sapphira discredit the message; through Persecution (5:17-33), the authorities try to silence the message by throwing the apostles in jail; and through Distraction (6:1-7) as the apostles become immersed in busyness. This passage reminds us to stay ‘on-Message’ whatever way, shape or form resistance to the Gospel may come.
6.30 pm A journey to see Jesus Acts 8
Daniel Hatfield
The Ethiopian official was on a spiritual journey. With Philip’s help he discovered the significance of Jesus, became a Christian and said, “Look, here is water, why shouldn’t I be baptised?”
Sunday 22 February
V J Samkutty
am Consecration to God Romans 12:1-3
Paul exhorts the believers that they need to give their whole self to God; to offer their bodies as a sacrifice, living, holy and pleasing unto Him. Instead of being conformed to the present evil age, they must be transformed by the renewal of their mind. This exhortation to live a consecrated life is based on what God has done for them in Christ Jesus. Their decision to live a life that pleases God should emerge out of their devotion to Him and their response to the salvation that Jesus has accomplished on the cross. This cannot happen without the work of the Holy Spirit.
pm Coping under Pressure Nehemiah 6:1 - 7:3
Paul Davies
Having dealt with the external attacks in chapter 4 and the internal problems of injustice in chapter 5, Nehemiah now faces personal attacks. How does he deal with threats to his personal safety, attempts to discourage him, and temptations to protect himself? What can we learn about appropriate reactions to personal attack in times of stress?
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