19 - A people under authority

Deuteronomy 16:18-17:20 - Tim Smylie
The leaders we need - "Follow righteousness, and righteousness alone" (16:18-17:13)
Without favouritism (16:18-20)
Committed to God's honour (16:21-17:7)
Submitted to God's Word (17:8-13)
The king we need - "I desire to do your will, my God" - (17:14-20)

18 - The circle of worship

Deuteronomy 16:1-17 - Tim Smylie
We praise God for:
Past deliverance: Salvation through sacrifice (vv1-8)
Our response: turning from sin
Present blessing: A God-given harvest (vv9-12)
Our response: Service in the Spirit's power
Future hope: The final feast of rest (vv13-17)
Our response: Joy in anticipation

17 - A generous people

Deuteronomy 15 - Tim Smylie
Our generous LORD calls us to generosity (vv1-18)
Generosity that is:
Planned (vv1-6)
From the heart (vv7-11)
Constructive (vv12-18)
Costly sacrifices of worship: (vv19-23) 
A wasteful generosity?
Or a beautiful thing?

16 - Two feasts, two cultures

Deuteronomy 14 - Tim Smylie
A feast of death: Don't participate in a culture the LORD hates (vv1-21)
The feast of life: Make the LORD the centre of your culture (vv22-29)
- Then you'll truly be a blessing to others (vv28-29)

03 - Pilgrim Songs

Psalms 126-128 - Tim Smylie
The sure and certain harvest (Psalm 126)
The true builder and guard - (Psalm 127)
The key to fruitfulness and prosperity - (Psalm 128)

15 - The loyalty test

Deuteronomy 12:29-13 - Tim Smylie
The LORDs way or "their" way (12:29-32)
Are you ready for the test. (13:1-18)
From:
A persuasive and powerful leader (13:1-5)
A relative or friend (13:6-11)
A crowd (13:12-18)

14 - Centre your life

Deuteronomy 12:1-28 - Tim Smylie
The one place of worship - turn from restlessness to rest (vv1-14)
An opportunity in every place - enjoy God's blessings within God's boundaries (vv15-28)

02 - Pilgrim Songs

Psalm 123-125 - Tim Smylie
Our gracious master (Psalm 123)
Our history of deliverance (Psalm 124)
Our unshakeable security (Psalm 125)

13 - The life-changing power of God's love

Deuteronomy 10:12-22 - Tim Smylie
Our loving God asks us for everything (vv12-13)
Focussing on his love will produce the response he asks for (vv14-22)
A commitment to his instruction (vv14-16)
A commitment to the vulnerable (vv17-22)

12 - Enjoying the wonder

Deuteronomy 9-10:11 - Tim Smylie
The myth of "my righteousness" (9:1-6)
The reality: a "stiff-necked" people, deserving destruction (9:7-24)
The wonder of God's mercy (9:25-10:11)
He receives his mediator (9:25-29)
He renews his covenant (10:1-11)

01 - Pilgrim Songs

Psalms 120-122 - Tim Smylie
Our longing for peace (Psalm 120)
Our sovereign companion (Psalm 121)
Our true home (Psalm 122)

11 - The dependence test

Deuteronomy 8 - Tim Smylie
Tested by scarcity - the idol of "what I really need"  (vv1-5)
Tested by success - the idol of "my power" (vv6-20)

10 - War against the idols

Deuteronomy 7 - Tim Smylie
It must be a ruthless war (vv1-5)
It's war for the sake of relationship (vv6-16)
To enjoy the greatest love ..... (vv6-11)
..... and the greatest blessing (vv12-16)
It's a long term war (vv17-26)
It calls for trust ..... (vv17-21)
..... and commitment (vv22-26) 
 

09 - The greatest privilege

Deuteronomy 6 - Tim Smylie
Total love - our reasonable response to God's greatness (vv1-9)
Forgetfulness - an offensive response to God's blessing (vv10-19)
God's love - the love that saves us (vv20-25)

08 - Fire and friendship

Deuteronomy 5:22-33 - Tim Smylie
The LORD is a consuming fire (vv22-27)
the LORD is a gracious helper (vv23-28)
He listens (vv28-29)
He provides (vv30-33)

07 - The law of liberty

Deuteronomy 4:44-5:21 - Tim Smylie
Words that keep on speaking (4:44-5:5)
Words for rescued people (5:6-21)
Love God, together, from the heart (5:7-14a)
Love others, together, from the heart (5:14b-21)

06 - The one and only

Deuteronomy 4:15-40 - Tim Smylie
The problem with misplaced devotion - it's the way of loss (vv15-31)
The cure for misplaced devotion - weigh up the saving love of the LORD (vv32-40)

Because Christ is risen.......

1 Corinthians 15:12-28 - Tim Smylie
What if Christ had not risen? (vv12-19)
Because Christ is risen... (vv20-28)
Our resurrection is guaranteed (vv20-23)
Creation will be renewed (vv24-28)

05 - The most privileged people on earth

Deuteronomy 4:1-14 - Tim Smylie
God's instructions are the way of:
Life (vv1-4)
Wisdom (vv5-8)
Relationship (vv9-14)

04 - Fight for others

Deuteronomy 3:12-29 - Tim Smylie
Fight for others:
When you are prospering and comfortable (vv12-20)
When you are deprived and disappointed (vv21-29)

03 - God unlimited

Deuteronomy 2:1-3:11 - Tim Smylie
God rules all nations (2:1-23)
He gives blessing as he chooses (2:1-9)
He fights battles as he chooses (2:10-23)
God rules the timing of his judgement (2:24-37)
God rules the things you fear (3:1-11)

02 - A risky business?

Deuteronomy 1:19-46 - Tim Smylie
 
The really risky business:
Unbelief - "The Lord is not faithful enough or strong enough" (vv19-40)
Consequence - loss (vv34-40)
Arrogance: - "We can make progress without the Lord" (vv41-46)
Consequence - defeat (vv44-46)

01 - The First Thing

Deuteronomy 1:1-18 - Tim Smylie
East of the Jordan - the place of decision (vv1-5)
Remember - God's decision came first (vv6-18)
His command comes wrapped in his promise (vv6-8)
Our responsibility comes from his blessing (vv9-18)

06 - Live looking forward

Live looking forward - 2 Peter 3:11-18
1. Invest in the new creation, not the old one (vv11-14)
2. Be mastered by scripture - God's new creation word (vv15-18)

05 - The sure and certain fire

2 Peter 3:1-10 - Tim Smylie
"So far, so good" - the delusion of security (vv1-4)
Formation, flood, and fire - the reality of catastrophe - (vv5-7)
Eternal perspective and patient mercy - the truth about delayed judgement (vv8-9)
Suddenly exposed - the end of all delusions (v10)
 

04 - Marks of an enemy

2 Peter 2:10b-22 - Tim Smylie
Arrogant (vv10b-23)
Unrestrained (vv13-16)
Destructive (vv17-18)
Lost (vv19-22)

03 - One choice, two futures

2 Peter 2:1-10a - Tim Smylie
Sticking with the truth is not easy (vv1-3)
because lies are convenient
Sticking with the truth is worth it (vv4-10a)
because following lies leads to destruction
 

02 - Renew your confidence

2 Peter 1:12-21 - Tim Smylie
 
Remember what you know about the future (vv12-15)
Trust what you know about the future (vv16-21)
Two truthful witnesses:-
The New Testament (v16-18)
The Old Testament (19-21)

01 - Build on the rock

2 Peter 1:1-11 - Tim Smylie
God's gift to us (vv1-4)
Faith in Jesus (vv1-2)
Power to live like Jesus
Our life-long responsibility - (v5-11)
Work hard to grow more like Jesus (vv5-9)
Keep in mind Jesus' return (vv10-11)

Jesus: Lord of history

Revelation 5 - Tim Smylie
Who is worthy - the problem of the sealed scroll (vv1-4)
The one who is worthy - the triumphant Lion who is the slain Lamb (vv5-10)
Worthy of worship (vv11-14)