SOJOURN BIBLE CHURCH

Luke 15:11-32 Talk 1

Wez — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:30:30 +0000

Over the next three weeks we’ll be focusing in on a few paragraphs of Jesus’ teaching. The parable of the prodigal son–which Jesus simply introduces as being about two sons. Here’s the first talk.

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Glenn Hohnberg · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 20 May 2012

Luke themes (reading Luke 1:39-56) Jesus’ mum

Wez — Sun, 20 May 2012 22:26:13 +0000

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Jesus’ mum
Luke (reading Luke 1:39-56)

Introduction
Jesus and his mum

he submitted to her (Luke 2:51)
he disobeyed her (Luke 8:19-21)

Jesus’ mum

nothing special (Luke 8:19-21)
unique mother of the Lord (Luke 1:43, also 1:30-33; 2:11)
an example of faith (Luke 1:24-45, Acts 1:14)

Conclusion

Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 13 May 2012

Job 42:1-17 God is generous

Wez — Sun, 20 May 2012 22:23:23 +0000

Picking up on a question from last week here’s a quick thought on the nature of Job’s blamelessness:

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God is generous
Job 42:1-17

Introduction
Job’s lesson (vv1-6)
God’s generosity

mercy & comfort (vv7-11)
blessing (vv12-17)

Conclusion

Job’s instincts
Job’s patience

Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 6 May 2012

Job 28:1-28 God is wise

Wez — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:25:15 +0000

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God is wise
Job 28:1-28

Introduction
Humanity’s ingenuity (vv1-11)
Humanity’s inability (vv12-22)
God’s monopoly (vv23-27)
Wisdom’s availability (v28)
Conclusion

Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 29 April 2012

Job 1:1-2:10 God is free

Wez — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:55:30 +0000

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God is free
Job 1:1-2:10

Introduction

The story
Job (1:1–5)
Heaven & earth:

-dialogue (1:6–12) -dialogue (2:1-6)
-affliction (1:13–19) -affliction (2:7–9)
-response (1:20–21) -response (2:10a)
-verdict (1:22) -verdict (2:10b)

Job: unshakably good but blessed then unblessed

God: absolutely sovereign and entirely unobligated

Conclusion
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Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 22 April 2012

Psalm 91:1-16 Perfect Refuge

Wez — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:09:07 +0000

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Our Perfect Refuge
Psalm 91:1-16

Introduction
My refuge (vv1-2)
Your personal refuge (vv3-13)
Directly promised refuge (vv14-16)
Really?
Conclusion

Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 15 April 2012

Luke 24:36-49 Necessary proclamation

Wez — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:39:54 +0000

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Necessary proclamation
Luke 24:36-53

Introduction
Really raised: flesh, blood and bones (24:26-43)
The Lord’s word fulfilled in suffering, resurrection & proclamation (24:44-47)
The Lord’s word provided as witnesses entrusted & enabled (24:48-49)
The Lord worshiped (Luke 24:50-53)
Conclusion

Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · Easter Sunday 8 April 2012

Luke 23:26-49 Criminal crucifixion

Wez — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:22:58 +0000

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Criminal crucifixion
Luke 23:26-49

Introduction
Following Jesus (Luke 23:26)
Weep for yourselves (Luke 23:27-31)
Crucifixion:
-the criminals who deserve it (Luke 23:32-33)
-the crime of being innocent Christ (Luke 23:34-41)
-paradise for the guilty (Luke 23:42-43)
The Christ’s death (Luke 23:44-49)
Conclusion

Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 1 April 2012

Good Friday Breakfast :: 9:30am @ Orleigh Park

Wez — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:29:27 +0000

Let’s take the opportunity of being off work to:

get together for breakfast
hear the story of Jesus’ death from the Bible
talk about it together
invite friends who aren’t Christian to be part of it

Bring some food to share (best to pre-cook but I’ll bring our little barbecue which you’re welcome to use).

Meet at 9:30am (come late or early as suits you).

I’ll aim to get everyone together at 10am to read again the passage we looked at on Sunday past, Luke 23:26-49. You might like to think of an element of that which you could pick up in conversation.

You’re very welcome to come and be part of it!

The google map marker below is on about the right spot if you’re not too sure about where to meet.

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A favourite thought

Wez — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:30:59 +0000

A while ago I preached a series on the 4Gs. A big part of that series was thinking about the truths about God that we need to keep telling ourselves and one another… particularly when we’re inclined to listen to other thoughts. They’re great hooks to hang great thoughts on.

I love to simply remind myself that:

God is good, great, gracious and glorious.

Each descriptive word is full of joy inducing meaning.

Luke 16:19-31 Irrational unbelief

Wez — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:58:02 +0000

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Irrational unbelief
Luke 16:19-31

Introduction
A Parable
-contrast in life (16:19-21)
-contrast from death (16:22-23)
-dialogue in death (16:24-31)
* (vv24-26)
* (vv27-29)
* (vv30-31)
Conclusion

Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 25 March 2012

Luke 9:51-62 Three People Meet Jesus on the Way to Jerusalem

Wez — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:02:01 +0000

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READINGS:

Three People Meet Jesus on the Way to Jerusalem
Luke 9:51-62 & 1 Kings 19:19-21

Keith Birchley · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 18 March 2012

Luke 7:36-50 Love much?

Wez — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:44:23 +0000

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Love much?
Luke 7:36-50

Introduction
Her unexplained action (7:36-38)
His smug conclusion (7:39)
Jesus’ clear teaching (7:40-50)
• a picture of love for forgiveness (7:41-43)
• displays of love and distain (7:44-47)
Jesus’ divine pardon (7:48-50)
Conclusion

Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 11 March 2012

Luke 3:1-22 Who’s next?

Wez — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:19:38 +0000

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Who’s next?
Luke 3:1-22

Introduction
God speaks (3:1-3)
Prior preparation publicises poor performance (3:4-14)
* planned preparation (3:4-6)
* a timely warning (3:7-14)
Prior preparation promotes the superlative Saviour (3:15-18)
After John, Jesus (3:19-22)
Conclusion

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Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 4 March 2012

Luke 22:14-38 The unseen cost

Wez — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:11:47 +0000

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The unseen cost
Luke 22:14-38

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Tim Moore · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 26 February 2012