The Significance of the New Commandment

John 13:3-18, 31-35 - Gerald Tanner
A New Commandment given by Jesus – v34a
A New Example set by Jesus – v34b
A New Witness to be borne for Jesus – v35
 

The gift of the Holy Spirit is promised to all those who believe

Acts 2:27-47 - Gerald Tanner
What God’s plan of Salvation involvesA). The Holy Spirit is promised to all those who believe B). The Holy Spirit is received as a gift from JesusC). The Holy Spirit makes a noticeable difference in those who receive Him

God is Sovereign - it is He alone who gives peace

2 Chronicles 15:1-15 - Gerald Tanner
1). God is Sovereign over the events in the nations
2). God is found by those who earnestly seek him
3). God strengthens those who seek him and he gives them peace.

The splendour of God’s appointed King

1 Kings 10:1-10,13 - Gerald Tanner
The greater glory of God’s forever King
The honour, gratitude and obedience He deserves
The warning that God’s Anointed One gave
‘now one greater than Solomon is here.’ Matthew 12:42
Is it evident that we are a privileged people, joyfully living under the rule of King Jesus?

The unfailing kindness of God in Christ

2 Samuel 9 - Gerald Tanner
What does this story mean for us?
By nature we are like Mephibosheth
David is a type of Christ
The Covenant of Redemption
The merciful loving kindness of God is all of grace
We are given the privilege of a seat at the King’s table

The seriousness of sin and the scandal of God’s grace

2 Samuel 12:1-14 - Gerald Tanner
The seriousness of sin
The scandal of God’s grace
The innocent son of David dies instead
 

The importance of a faithful personal testimony in challenging times

Acts 27-28 - Gerald Tanner

Everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness

Acts 10 - Gerald Tanner

The evidence of great faith

Luke 7:1-10 - Gerald Tanner