Genesis 8:1-9:17 - Tim SmylieA new beginning for all life on earth (8:1-19)God’s gracious commitment to all life on earth (8:20-22)The uniqueness of human life (9:1-7)The surprising sign of God’s covenant (9:8-17)

Psalm 64 - Steve HopeThe rejection of God’s King (vv.1-6)The reversal - God’s judgement (vv. 7-10)

Psalm 63 - Steve HopeDeep thirst of the soul (v. 1)Deep truth in the sanctuary (vv. 2-8)Deep trust for the future (vv. 9-11)

Acts 2:22-41 - Joe StanderwickJesus is Lord (22-36)Look at his lifeLook at his deathLook at his resurrectionLook at his exaltationIs Jesus your Lord? (37-41)

2 Corinthians 13 - Tim SmylieChrist is powerfully at work in his church (v1-4)Self-examination is required if we’re to cooperate with Christ’s work (v5-10)Our hope is in the grace of Christ (v11-14)

2 Corinthians 11:16-33 - Tim SmylieFalse servants of Christ serve themselves and take advantage of his church (vv16-21a)True servants of Christ follow his example by laying down their lives for his church (vv21b-33)Making sacrifices for the good of the church (vv21b-29)Not taking themselves too seriously (vv30-33)

2 Corinthians 9 - Tim SmylieCheerful generosity - Inspires generosity in others (vv1-5)Is an adventurous investment, with high returns (vv6-11a)Results in a harvest of praise to God (vv11b-15)

Ruth 1:22-2:23 - Gerald TannerA ‘chance’ encounterThe man of God’s ProvisionBoaz the ‘type’ of ChristWith God it is never true that our circumstances are completely hopeless.

2 Corinthians 8:10-24 - Tim Smylie
 
 Good intentions are good – if they lead to actual giving! (vv10-11a)
- so make a clear and workable plan – then put it into action
Our giving is to be in proportion to how God has blessed us (vv11b-12)
God intends to meet the needs of his people – through us (vv13-15)
Church leaders must take great care to be trustworthy with finances…
and church members should trust their trustworthy leaders with what they give (vv16-24)
 
 

Luke 2:11 - Tim Smylie

Romans 13:1-7 - Joe StanderwickBecause they have been established by God (1-2)Because they are God’s servants (3-4)Because of conscience (5-7)

Psalm 50 - Steve HopeGod judges His covenant people (vv. 1-6)Charge # 1: A reliance of ritual instead of relationship (vv. 7-15)Charge # 2: A heart of hypocrisy instead of holiness (vv. 16-23)

Romans 12:9-21 - Joe StanderwickOur love for God’s people should be…Sincere (9)Affectionate (10)Zealous (11)Patient (12)Practical (13)Sympathetic (15)Harmonious (16a)Humble (16b)Our love for the world should be…Non-retaliatoryProactive

Psalm 48 - Steve HopeThe Supremacy of God and His City (vv. 1-3)The Security of God and His City (vv. 4-8)The Survey of God and His City (vv. 9-14)

2 Corinthians 5:6-13 - Tim SmylieOur faith in future realities guides our lives in the present (vv6-9)- we live to please our Lord now, because we will live to please him thenThe way we live in the present will have consequences in the future (vv10-13)- so we live, not for spectacular religious experiences, but for the spread of the gospel

2 Corinthians 4:16-5:5 - Tim SmylieAs we focus on eternal realities:I. We become more substantial people here and now (4:16-18)II. We experience a deep longing for complete renewal (5:1-5)

Psalm 47 - Steve HopeClap your hands: For the King has established Israel (vv. 1-5)Sing His praises: For the King is gathering the people (vv. 6-9)

Psalm 45 - Steve HopeStirred by a noble theme (v. 1)Stirred by the King’s glory (vv. 2-9)Stirred as the King’s bride (vv. 10-15)Stirred by the King’s future (vv. 16-17)

2 Corinthians 1:8-14 - Tim Smylie
There is no trouble that puts us beyond the reach of God’s life-giving power (vv8-10)
Our relationships with one another are seriously significant for our experience of God’s life-giving power (vv11-14)

Judges 1-2:5 - Tim Smylie
Unfinished business (1:1-18)
The wrong kind of peace (1:19-36)
Take this fight seriously – or your enemies will end up taking you (2:1-5)

1 Samuel 14v1-23 - Bill Patterson

2 Samuel 24 - Tim Smylie
The unavoidable reality of God's wrath - (vv1-13)
The central reality of God's mercy - (vv14-25)
The place of mercy - (vv15-16)
The cost of mercy - (vv17-25)

1 Corinthians 15:12-28 - Tim Smylie
If Christ was not raised: sin and death have won - (vv12-19)
Because Christ was raised: his reign has begun - (vv20-28)
A reign that:
Guarantees our resurrection - (vv20-23)
Will restore all of creation - (vv24-28)

The Living Lord Jesus - Revelation 1v9-18 - Tim Smylie Divine authority Perfect wisdom, purity, and power The Saviour of those who bow

 - Daniel 2