The Magnificat

Luke 1:46-55 - Steve Hope
The humble are called to his mind (vv. 46-49) 
The humble are extended his mercy (v. 50)
The humble are lifted by his might (vv. 51-53)
The humble are promised his Messiah (vv. 54-55)
 

12 - Confession by the Book

Nehemiah 9:1-37 - Steve Hope
The Confession of our Sin (vv.1-5)
The Recollection of God’s Goodness (vv. 5-31)
The Petition for God’s Mercy (vv. 32-37)

11 - Bring out the Book!

Nehemiah 8 - Steve Hope
A Fresh Hunger (8:1-3)
A Right Response (8:4-8)
A Joyful Celebration (8:9-12)
An Ongoing Obedience (8:13-18)

10 - Signs of moving forward

Nehemiah 6:15-7:73 - Steve Hope
External Amazement (6:15-16)
Internal Antagonism (6:17-19)
Critical Appointments (7:1-3, 63-64)
Familial Assembly (7:4-73)

09 - Stay Faithful in the work

Nehemiah 6:1-14 - Steve Hope
Stay faithful when faced with distraction (vv. 1-4)
Stay faithful when faced with defamation (vv. 5-9)
Stay faithful when faced with danger (vv. 10-14)

08 - Stand together in unity

Nehemiah 5 - Steve Hope
1.The abuse of privilege divides the people (vv. 1-5)
2.The confronting of sin leads to repentance (vv. 6-13)
3.The fear of God results in generosity (vv. 14-19)

07 - Stand firm in the battle - Total Commitment

Nehemiah 4:16-23 - Steve Hope
Total Commitment to:
1.The Sword and the Trowel (vv. 16-18)
2.The Sound of the Trumpet (vv. 19-20)
3.Staying Alert (vv. 21-23)

06 - Stand firm in the battle

Nehemiah 4:1-15 - Steve Hope
The Attack of the enemy:
The Attack of Ridicule (vv1-6)
The Attack of Guerilla War (vv7-9)
The Attack of Discouragement (vv10-15)

05 - Stand up and be counted

Nehemiah 3 - Steve Hope
A Community that is Driven from the Front
A Community that is Drawn Together 
A Community that is Dedicated 
A Community that has Diversity in Unity
 

04 - Set about the work

Nehemiah 2:10-20 - Steve Hope
A Quiet Appearance (vv. 10-12)
A Methodical Approach (vv. 13-15) 
A Passionate Appeal (vv. 16-18)
A Courageous Answer (vv. 19-20)
 

03 - Seize the opportunity

Nehemiah 2:1-9 - Steve Hope
The presence of opportunity (vv1-4)
The planning of opportunity (vv5-8a)
The providence of opportunity (vv8b-9)

02 -Seek the Lord

Nehemiah 1:5-11 - Steve Hope
The prayer of God's servant (vv5-11a)
Adore your God (v5-6a)
Confess your sins (v6b-7)

01 See the Need

Nehemiah 1:1-4 - Steve Hope
The plight of God's city (vv1-3)
The pain of God's servant (v4)

04 - What shall we do?

Acts 2:37-47 - Steve Hope
Turn Yourselves From... (vv37-41)
Devote Yourselves To.... (vv42-47)

03 - Jesus is Lord!

Acts 2:22-36 - Steve Hope
Jesus is the Lord on Display (v22)
Jesus is the Lord who Died (v23)
Jesus is the Lord who Defeated Death (vv24-31)
Jesus is the Lord who Divinely Rules (vv32-36)

02 - Pentecost Explained

Acts 2:12-21 - Steve Hope
A Day of forceful proclamation (vv 12-14)
A Day of fulfilled promises (vv 15-18)
A Day of forewarning people (vv 19-21)

01 - The Power for Mission

Acts 2:1-12 - Steve Hope
The power that's present for all God's people (vv1-4a)
The power that proclaims to all nations (vv4b-11)
 

101 - An All-Encompassing Mission

Matthew 28:16-20 - Steve Hope
The people of the mission (vv16-18a)
The power of the mission (v18b)
The programme for the mission (vv19-20a)
The presence for the mission (v20b)

100 - He is RIsen Indeed!

Matthew 28:1-15 - Steve Hope
What the True Witnesses Saw (vv1-10)
The Tomb was empty
Jesus was seen
Jesus was touched
What the False Witnesses Said (vv11-15)

99 - Dead and Buried

Matthew 27:55-66 - Steve Hope
The Testimony of the Women (vv55-56,61)
The Testimony of the Wealthy Man (vv57-60)
The Testimony of the Wicked Men (vv61-66)
 

98 - Creation's Commentary on the Cross of Christ

Matthew 27:45-54
Jesus receives the judgement of God (vv45-50)
Jesus provides access to God (v51a)
Jesus delivers a future with God (vv51b-54)

97 - Many a truth is said in jest

Matthew 27:27-44 - Steve Hope
Jesus reigns as King (v27-37)
Jesus destroys the temple (v38-40)
Jesus saves others (v41-44)

96 - Who murdered Jesus Christ?

Matthew 27:11-26 - Steve Hope
A question of crowns (v11)
A question of confusion (vv12-14)
A question of choice (v1v5-21)
A question of cowardice (v2v2-23)
A question of culpability (vv24-26)

95 - Self-inflicted Tragedy

Matthew 26:69-27:10 - Steve Hope
The tragedy of:
Peter: Afraid for his own Reputation (26:69-75)
Judas: Atoning for his own Wrongdoing (27:1-5)
Priests: Absolution for their own Responsibility (27:6-10)

94 - Jesus on Trial

Matthew 26:57-68 - Steve Hope
Innocence is confirmed (v57-63a)
Identity is confessed (v63b-64)
Irony is conveyed (v65-68)

93 - Preparing for the Trial 2

Matthew 26:36-56 - Steve Hope
The Sorrow is Overwhelming (v36-38)
The Submission is Overflowing (v39)
The Sleep is Overpowering (v40-46)
The Sinful Over-reaction (v47-52)
The Scripture is Over-ruling (v53-56)

92 - Preparing for the Trial - Overconfidence

Matthew 26:31-35 - Steve Hope
The Suffering is Overhead (V31)
The Shepherd will Overcome (V32)
The Servants are Overconfident (V33-35)
 

91 - Why did Jesus die?

Matthew 26:17-30 - Steve Hope
Why did Jesus die?
Because of a Divine Plan (vv 17-19)
Because of an Evil Plot (vv 20-25)
Because of a New Passover (vv 26-30)

90 - Passover Plots and Perfume

Matthew 26:1-16 - Steve Hope
The resolve for the death of Jesus (vv1-5)
The response to the death of Jesus (vv6-13)
The 'riches' from the death of Jesus (vv14-16)

89 - Sheep and Goats

Matthew 25:31-46 - Steve Hope