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Luke 8:26-39 Deafening silence

Wez — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:37:43 +0000

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Deafening silence

Luke 8:26-39

Introduction
Story

arrival (8:26-29)
destruction and death (8:30-33)
life and fear (8:34-35)
departure (8:36-37)
follower (8:38-39)

Conclusion

Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 5 February 2012

Read Luke 4:14-9:50 (5 Feb)

Wez — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:36:48 +0000

Our current series includes a glance at a section of Luke and a few suggestions about things to look out for when reading that section. This week, Luke 4:14-9:50

The Bible talk is from a passage drawn from that section. The talk on Luke 8:26-39 is here.

outline

Read Luke 4:14-9:50

As you read the chapters, look out for the variety of responses to Jesus and the teaching about how we should respond to him.
Look also for what Luke is showing us about Jesus—who he is and what he came to do.

Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 5 February 2012

Luke 4:1-13 Temptations in the wilderness

Wez — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:20:36 +0000

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Temptations in the wilderness

Luke 4:1-13

Introduction

Jesus, the Son of God (4:3,9 cf. Jesus in 1:35,32; 3:22)

- the descendant of king David (2 Samuel 7:12-16; Psalm 2)

- the other sons of God (Luke 3:38; Exodus 4:22-23)

The real temptations of Christ

1. Meet your own needs (4:3-4)

2. Worship the devil and be ruler of the world (4:5-8)

3. Test God’s goodness (4:9-12)

#. More (4:13)

When we’re tempted

Jesus is the faithful Son of God

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

Read Luke 1:1-4:13 (29 Jan)

Wez — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:14:23 +0000

We started a series in Luke’s gospel this week.

This is a brief explanation of the shape of the series.

For the next ten weeks our Sunday gathering will include a glance at a section of Luke and a few suggestions about things to look out for when reading that section. This week, Luke 1:1-4:13

The Bible talks will be on shorter passages drawn from that section. The talk on Luke 4:1-13 is here.

outline

Read Luke 1:1-4:13

You might find this outline helpful to hang a few notes on. As you read, keep an eye for repeated words and ideas. Also, listen to what is said about the significance of John the Baptist… and how he relates to and is compared to Jesus.

Preface (1:1–4)

The Infancy Narratives (1:5–2:52)

John’s birth announced (1:5–25)

Jesus’ birth announced (1:26–38)

Mary visits Elizabeth (1:39–45)

Mary’s song (1:46-56)

Birth and naming of John (1:57–66)

Zechariah’s prophecy (1:67–80)

The Birth of Jesus (2:1–21)

Presentation and recognition in the temple (2:22–40)

In the house of His Father (2:41–52)

Preparation for the Ministry of Jesus (3:1–4:13)

John the Baptist (3:1–20)

Jesus’ baptism (3:21–22)

Jesus’ genealogy (3:23–38)

Temptations in the wilderness (4:1–13)

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

Rejoice in the Lord always (Philippians 4:4)

Wez — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:18:37 +0000

This is the talk from the morning we commissioned Dene & Rachel, Eliot and Simeon to serve Jesus in Japan.

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Bible reading: Philippians 3:12-4:9

Wez Coffey· Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 22 January 2012

Luke 1:1-4 Certainty about Jesus

Wez — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:36:05 +0000

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Certainty about Jesus
Luke 1:1-4

Introduction
Before and after Luke
Luke’s aim and purpose
– to write a thorough, factually accurate, organised account
- that promotes certainty
[We have Luke’s account]
Did he deliver?
Conclusion

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

John 9:1-41 Bible talk

Wez — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:11:11 +0000

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Glenn Hohnberg · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 8 January 2012

It’s a great question

Wez — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:41:34 +0000

If you could have anything in the world, without limitation,
What do you want for Christmas?

To be honest I wonder if the guys who say they’d like world peace would regret it if they got it… and realised they really could have had ANYTHING.

Sojourn’s Christmas Carols
A great opportunity to eat, sing, think, thank, socialise and ask for more!
Sunday 11 December 2011 :: 5:30pm barbecue :: 6:30pm carols
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Exodus 35:1-40:38 The glorious LORD and his rescued people

Wez — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:16:17 +0000

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The glorious LORD and his rescued people
Exodus 35:1-40:38 (reading: Exodus 40:1-28)

Introduction
Tabernacle: exactly as Moses was instructed:
• materials and labour contributions given willingly (35:1-36:7)
• made as instructed (36:8-39:43)
• assembly instructions (40:1-15)
• assembly completed (40:16-33)
GLORY (40:34-38)
New Testament fulfilment:
• N.B. Old Testament expectation of bigger, better, brighter (e.g. Ezekiel 40-48, Haggai 2:9)
• Jesus (John 1:14; 2:19-22)
• Heavenly fulfilment (Hebrews 8-9; Revelatio21-22)
• Christians and churches and the church (1 Corinthians 6:19; 3:16-17; 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; Ephesians 2:20-22)
Conclusion

Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 27 November 2011

Exodus 32:1-34:35 All that glistens is not glorious

Wez — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:09:42 +0000

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All that glistens is not glorious
Exodus 32:1-34:35 (reading: Exodus 32:1-10)

Introduction
Justifiable destruction (32:1-10)

appealing prayer then mercy (32:11-35)

Necessary distance (33:1-11)

identifying prayer then mercy (33:12-17)
glory-fuelled prayer then mercy (33:18-34:35)

Conclusion

Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 20 November 2011

Sojourn’s Christmas Carols

Wez — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:11:36 +0000

This year carols are on Sunday 11 December.
You’re invited.
5:30pm barbecue and face painting
6:30pm carols by glow sticks
Dutton Park State School Hall,
112 Annerley Road, Dutton Park (map below)

Christmas is a time when we think about wants:
what we want and what those we love want.
We even use it as an excuse to be a little greedy!

But what if we’re not asking for enough?

What if the boy in the comic is almost right?
What if world peace underestimates God’s gift?
What if God offers the perfect world in his perfect presence?

CS Lewis puts it like this:

…if we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the Gospels, it would seem that our Lord finds our desires, not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling around with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.

Carols this year will be a great opportunity to eat, sing, think, thank, socialise and ask for more!

If you’re not sure where we’re located in Brisbane, here’s the map:

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Exodus 25:1-31:18 The LORD’s building plan

Wez — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:40:27 +0000

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The LORD’s building plan
Exodus 25:1-31:18 (reading: Exodus 25:1-22; 26:1-7)

Building instructions
Repetition & the details

Clues to significance

“This is what it’s for” (Exodus 25:8,22; 29:43-46; 30:6)
Cherubim (Exodus 25:18-20; 26:1 etc; cf. Genesis 3:24)
A place for atonement (29:36,37; 30:10)
Testimony in the ark of testimony (Exodus 25:16; 31:18)
Exactly as it has been shown (Exodus 25:9,40; 26:30; 27:8)

Conclusion

Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 13 November 2011

Exodus 24:1-18 …sign here

Wez — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 09:00:54 +0000

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…sign here
Exodus 24:1-18

Introduction

Rinjani 1994 (Wikimedia commons CC :: Image by Oliver-Spalt)

Close, closer, closest │ close, nearly near, near (24:1-2 etc)
CLOSE: Covenant ceremony at the foot of the mountain (24:3-8)
.the ceremony
.what about the blood?
NEARLY NEAR: a feast with the LORD from afar (24:9-11)
NEAR: Moses comes near (24:12-18)
Two New Testament reflections
1. The applications of Hebrews 10
2. ‘My blood of the new covenant’ (Matthew 26:28)

Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 6 November

Exodus 20:22-23:33 Relatively small print…

Wez — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:59:40 +0000

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Relatively small print…
Exodus 20:22-23:33 (reading: Exodus 20:22-21:32)

Introduction
More rules for the rescued (context)
Some observations
· both sacred and secular are sacred
· slaves and other humans(21:1-32)
· restitution, reasonable responsibility and restraint (21:33-22:20)
· generous justice for the vulnerable (22:21-27;23:1-9)
New Testament reflections
Blessing and curse (Exodus 23:20-33)
Conclusion

Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 30 October 2011

Full time absolutely dependent

Wez — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:21:49 +0000

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Full time absolutely dependent
reading: Colossians 1:1-14

Introduction
Gospel growth is God’s work
We are his workers… really!
Let’s plan our work & work our plan

Wez Coffey · Sojourn Bible Church · Brisbane · 23 October