Campus Bible Study: Bible Talks: Recent Episodes

Campus Bible Study

Weekly Bible talks during the university semester, along with talks from CBS conferences.

Our mission statement: "Prayerfully proclaiming the crucified Christ as Lord of all, we evangelise, teach, train and send each other, as God’s servants, into all the world."

“Tim mentioned a couple times how this great king (Jesus) would “be saved” from suffering/affliction. Just wondering how best we can articulate “who” did this work of salvation/resurrection. Acts 10:40 & 13:30 talk about God being the one to raise Christ. So what did Jesus do besides win?” “Why does it switch between Ephraim & … Continue reading "Zechariah 9-10 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

“What does shaking of heaven mean? v7 treasures of all nations –> Desire of all nations in other translations?” “I wonder of Jesus’ ancestry through Zerubbabel since both Luke & Matthew have Zerubbabel and Shealtiel but between Zerubbabel & Jesus and Shealtiel & David they differ. I’m also trying to think if there is any … Continue reading "Haggai 1-2 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

“How can we build a true relationship with God?” “How do we know that we have built a genuine relationship instead of a performative relationship with God?” “How does someone begin to incorporate God into our daily lives?” “What are the requirements for someone to call themself a Christian? I have a few friends who … Continue reading "Zechariah 7-8 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

“Jeremiah 33 said that the Levitical priests will never lack a sacrifice to offer when the Branch comes. But doesn’t Jesus end the Levitical order of priests (Hebrews 7) and end perpetual sacrifices by his once-for-all sacrifice?” “From Jeremiah 33:17-17 “The levitical priests shall never lack a man…” But isn’t Jesus explicitly not a levitical … Continue reading "Zechariah 6 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

“Why is wickedness built a house? Why is it moved and hidden away and not judged/destroyed? Does this hint at a greater wickedness to befall Babylon/Persia, or indicate Judgement to come on them?” “Built house for the basket? -> wickedness & sin. Our iniquities?” “Could the olive trees in Zechariah relate to Elijah and Moses … Continue reading "Zechariah 4-5 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

“Why does the Lord say “The Lord rebuke you Satan”? Is that Him rebuking Satan or is the Lord still waiting for when the Lord will later rebuke Satan?” “3:9 says ‘single day’ and Jesus was dead for three days & three nights. Is this still a single day that removes iniquity or inclusive of … Continue reading "Zechariah 2-3 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

“Why does God say v3 ‘return to me and I’ll return to you’ if He intends to return to them before they return to Him?” “I think it’s cool that vs16 God says he has returned even though the temple wasn’t rebuilt. So was the temple truly symbolic as his dwelling place? Where is God … Continue reading "Zechariah 1 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

“Why did Jesus initially disagree that he is worthy of worship only until he is able to perform miracles when he’s technically an extension of God, doesn’t that always make him worthy? Who exactly is Jesus? Does he evolve?” “Is Jesus’ authority only given after his death and resurrection, or simply “fully revealed” by it? … Continue reading "Matthew 28 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

“Joseph of Arimathea could roll the stone, doesn’t that mean other people could also roll the stone & take Jesus away? I’ve heard the argument that the stone was impossible to roll but Joseph did it.” “Could you explain why the Psalm 22 quote is written out in the original language?” “Why do the Jews … Continue reading "Matthew 27 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

“Is it sinful to not give all our money to God/mission? Is it selfish to pay for nice accommodation or own a car? I was chatting to a first year and realised I didn’t have a solid answer.” “Why do the disciples fall away? Is it something about their understanding of Jesus or something about … Continue reading "Matthew 26 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

“Is it proven and known that Jesus actually died on Friday 3rd April AD? Or was that simply said because this year, Good Friday falls on 3rd April!” “How are the wicked raised (for judgement)? Is it in some seme sense an overcoming of death for them even though not in Christ?” “How do I … Continue reading "Matthew 16:21-28 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

“Aren’t most of vv3-14 things that occur after the cross?” “If Jesus is speaking about his crucifixion, why does he say to pray it doesn’t happen in winter, and cry alas for women nursing infants? Does this not suggest that the ‘great tribulation’ (v21) is one which is experienced by the people and not by … Continue reading "Matthew 24-25 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

“In Matt 22:1-14 the garment is the important qualifier for being at the feast or not, so why are some of them called “good”? Does it mean anything, or is it one of those “it’s a parable don’t worry about it too much” situations?” “What are the implications for us with the men with no … Continue reading "Matthew 22-23: Q&A with Carl Matthei"

“How is God not fair and yet the Bible says God is perfectly just?” “Who is the daughter of Zion mentioned in Matthew 21:5 – what relevance does it have to the passage?” “How does 21:20-22 fit into the understanding of the fig tree as an analogy?” “Why did you skip v21-22 (ch 21)” “How … Continue reading "Matthew 20-21 Q&A with Carl Matthei"

“How do we read Matthew 18:35? Does it not imply that God’s forgiveness is conditional on our actions?” “Does someone need to be sorry in order for you to forgive them?” “In Matthew 18 with the parable of an unforgiving servant, when the master forgives the servant of debt what is this supposed to metaphorically … Continue reading "Matthew 18-19 Q&A with Carl Matthei"

“If faith was only provided once Jesus sent the Spirit after his ascension, was the Spirit at work at all in the OT?” “When other people come to Jesus with “great faith” i.e. Canaanite woman & Roman official, did they have the Holy Spirit before Pentecost?” “If faith is either you have 100% or not, … Continue reading "Matthew 16-17 Q&A with Carl Matthei"

“How do we know that 14:1-12 is a flashback?” “How do we know definitely that Matthew’s placement of the story of John the Baptist’s death before Jesus feeding 5000 and walking on water was a deliberate choice? Modern readers of course can see the contrast between the kings but are we certain this was intentional … Continue reading "Matthew 14:1-21 Q&A with Carl Matthei"

I don’t quite get the logic in 13:13. If the reason he speaks in parables is because the people will not perceive or understand, doesn’t that mean would be free to speak plainly (given the crowd would not understand either way?). I think it is interesting in v15 that God could clearly present the secrets … Continue reading "Matthew 13 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

Still wondering why Jesus changed “me” to “you” in quoting Malachi 3:1 passage What is meant by the end of Matthew 11:19; “Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds”? How should we understand 11:22,24? Does Jesus mean that those who hear and reject the gospel will be judged and punished more harshly than those who … Continue reading "Matthew 11-12 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

How does this being said pre-cross change its meaning for us relative to the disciples if it all? If not why does it not change? Central truth? I wonder if V16-25 is about future generations since v 1, 23 seem very specific to now. Perhaps v21-22 seems to be the future (after Jesus’ death & … Continue reading "Matthew 10 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

“When it says “This was to fulfil what was spoken…” does that mean Jesus did that only for that reason?” “Why does Jesus describe the apostles as being of little faith? Don’t they believe that Jesus can save them from the storm? Why would they ask him to save them if this is not the … Continue reading "Matthew 8:1-9:34 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

What would be the “speck” in Jesus’ eye? Throughout the sermon on the mount, we’ve seen that everything is about Jesus. But how can we have other applications from other than just “we need Jesus because he fulfills it, he’s the only that’s righteous.”? Mat 7:21-23 how does this go with Romans 10:9 if you … Continue reading "Matthew 7 Q&A with Carl Matthei"

V1: What is the reward? Is it our salvation? Do we already have the reward then? Does Matt 6:12 actually written that way, because Jesus is yet to die & rise again. V14-15 seems to provide a different reason. “neither will your Father forgive your trespasses”. So you must forgive others first, before you will … Continue reading "Matthew 6:1-18 Q&A with Carl Matthei"

Psalm 139:21-22 – is that not saying “hate your enemies”? 2. Matt 5:29-30 – Ok yes we are forgiven by Jesus this side of the cross, but are we not still meant to take sin seriously? How does v29-30 meaning change pre vs post cross? Why would Jesus command Jewish ppl to eg. cut … Continue reading "Matthew 5:17-48 Q&A with Carl Matthei"

Great talk! Really interesting take on the salt! Is it wrong to still think about salt in these ways? (analogies/ ?in something time) On lowkey it’s like eisegesis? “The “upside down kingdom” is a common lens of interpretation many preachers have. Is it valid to say the sermon on the mount is a guide for … Continue reading "Matthew 5:1-16 Q&A with Carl Matthei"

Would Jesus have been tempted as a man or as God, since he is both? How would I respond if a friendsays it would ahve been easy for him to overcome temptation as God’s son, when I know that isn’t true? Karl mentioned this at the end of TBT: If the world is enslaved to … Continue reading "Matthew 4:1-11 Q&A with Carl Matthei"

In what sense can judgement be a baptism? If baptism reflects an inward change – either repentance or salvation – what change is reflected by a baptism of judgement? How do we think about the idea of fire being judgement with the fire that comes at Pentecost? Where is the example of bad unity in … Continue reading "Matthew 3 Q&A with Carl Matthei"

How much can Ross bench? What are the different Scriptures that made Matthew write about the Nazarene prophecy? If, in v15 Jesus fulfilled the prophecy by Hosea, does this mean Hosea was never writing about Israel in the first place? If he was originally writing about Israel, in what sense is it a prophecy pointing … Continue reading "Matthew 2 Q&A with Ross Ireland"

Is it not also reasonable that Mary simply called the child “a supernatural cause” due to the extreme shame and ostracisation that would be involved with having sex and giving birth outside of marriage (especially with regards to the context of the time)? If Jesus = Jeshua = God saves, how does Jesus = Immanuel … Continue reading "Matthew 1:18-25 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

Is the genealogy accurate? (in Matthew 1). Does it have to be? How should we approach differences and inconsistencies in this genealogy? For example, the missing names compared to the OT or differences between this genealogy and the one found in Luke 3? What is the significance of the number 14? Seems quite an arbitrary … Continue reading "Matthew 1:1-17 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

2025 Easter Talk

What do you mean that the law “limits the damage of our sin”? Don’t all sins do the same damage?If the law is a temporary thing for limiting damage of sin, why wasn’t Jesus sent earlier?What evidence is there in the OT that the law is time bound? e.g Exodus 12:17 says the Passover should … Continue reading "Galatians 3:15-4:7 Q&A with Carl Matthei"

How does a potentially missing word in the OT effect our ability to trust the Bible, if the Bible may have been tampered with? If the Gospel does not need any works to be completed, and Abraham was declared righteous by faith, why does James 2:21 say that Abraham was “justified by works”? How can … Continue reading "Galatians 3:1-14 Q&A with Carl Matthei"

Due to technical difficulties, we do not the recording this week for Carl’s talk on Revelation 6-7.

This was delivered as a series of 3 talks entitled “Gospel Sweat” on Philippians, for LIFT Conference 2024. The first talk, “Mindset of Sweat”, was not recorded due to technical difficulties.

This was delivered as a series of 3 talks entitled “Gospel Sweat” on Philippians, for LIFT Conference 2024. The first talk, “Mindset of Sweat”, was not recorded due to technical difficulties.

Intro: Killjoy Commands

1) Beliefs and Behaviour

Not knowing God
When you learned Christ

2) Jesus Changes Lives

Anti-social to social
The Devil to the Holy Spirit

3) Can Jesus change your life?

God gives freely
You could give freely
Who do you want to be?

Intro: Wronged!

1) Jesus is…

more powerful than you thought
more important than you thought
more crucial than you thought

2) We are…

more of the problem than we thought
more reconcilable than we thought

3) The only way back

faith
the hope of the gospel
open for everyone

Intro: Is it just COVID?

1) Is it NOT just COVID?

something about us
passions at war
quarrels and fights

2) Wisdom and Peace

Wisdom
Unspiritual wisdom
Wisdom from God

3) Where does this leave us?

Wanting Peace
But starting wars
How can we access…?

Intro: controversial commandments

Context

The 10 commandments
Why the 10 commandments?
a more moral world?
good order in Israelite society?
reflecting the character of God
Jesus and the 10 commandments
the sermon on the mount
how to respond?
the cross and righteousness
the pattern from Mt Sinai
Help for strugglers
God’s word
God’s Spirit

intro: are you talkin’ to me?

Overview: Exodus 20-23: All kinds of laws

How christians have applied law
obey it all
obey what’s relevant
obey the moral laws
ignore it all
The law and Israel
what God is doing in the Exodus
worship
law: negative or positive
The law and Jesus
Jesus shows us what the law is about
Jesus fulfils the law
The law and Christians
it’s not about obeying law
the place of the law

Intro: Freaked out? God’s privileged people Saved First Treasured possession Kingdom of priests Holy nation Holiness and meeting God Preparations Reminders of the gap Fear and meeting God Terrifying phenomena A different God or a changed people? Living the privilege Gods chosen people That you may declare the praises Living such good lives…

A divine date
Will God be… Provider? Protector? Present? Pastor?
That’s why Jesus came!
So will you commit?

The glory of judgement
Experiencing true greatness! … and forgetting it
Unforgettable glory! … and singing about judgement
The path of praise

What’s wrong?
What’s their problem? a) Isn’t it obvious? b) But is there more…?
What’s our problem? a) What’s the big deal? b) It’s worse than we think
Where’s the hope? a) In the promise b) In the firstborn
So, what must I do to be saved?

An unworthy god
Do you know the LORD who… i) controls nature ii) controls people iii) controls revelation iv) controls salvation
He alone is worthy

Train-wreck or tranquility?
When things don’t go according to plan… a) for God’s leaders b) for God’s people c) for God’s enemies?
Confidence beyond clichés a) “I don’t know how you do it!” b) “I’m sure it will turn out ok in the ` end!” c) “We’ll get through this together!”
Guaranteed for life

How to know God
The God who Is i) initiates & reveals ii) speaks & acts iii) is present & relates iv) is almighty & holy
His name is…
He wants you!

What hope is there?
A distant context but a familiar problem
Where is God when his people suffer? i) Keeping big promises ii) Caring for individuals iii) Doing something about it
God knows and acts through suffering

The risk of the rich
How to evaluate a Christian leader
Why this matters for all of us
Filled with air or faith?

Heroes and Villains
It’s only human
Built to last
Do not be deceived

Intro: 1. Secret and Hidden Wisdom 2. Revealed through the Spirit 3.Discerned by the Spirit 4. Implications

Intro: 1. The Message of the Cross 2. The People of the Cross 3.The Way of the Cross Implications

You are what you love
Jesus is alive: a new normal
Captivated by love for Jesus
Leading and following your heart

How can you know beyond death?
Jesus followers didn’t expect it
Jesus was the same, but different
Jesus lived to give it
So there is life beyond death

1. The third world? 2. Athens 3. An unknown God? a. God made everything b. God determined everything c. God of every person4. Why God mattersa. We are his accountable offspring b. He has fixed a day

1. What makes you valuable? 2. Significance comes from God, not us a. Creation or coincidence? b. Death gives or takes?3. Making your life counta. Honouring yourself b. Valuing others

1. What makes you valuable? 2. Significance comes from God, not us a. Creation or coincidence? b. Death gives or takes?3. Making your life counta. Honouring yourself b. Valuing others

Intro: Fake news? 1. John’s eyewitness account 2. Alternative Theory: Mistaken Identity 3. Alternative Theory: Not Fully Dead 4. Why believe John? 5. Why it matters!

Intro: How do you like to think of yourself? ContextLaw and Order – How to run from the law – How to arrest GodSo what is really going on here?Jesus will drink the cup Jesus loses none of those who are his The High Priest’s prophecyStrong or Weak? – Peter’s Courage – – The big contrastThe strong for the weak

Intro: What on earth? Glory What is glory? Wasn’t Jesus already? How will Jesus be glorified?What is the work?You, me, them Keep them in your name Not take them out of the worldSanctificationWhat is sanctification? Sanctify them I consecrate myselfHey… That’s us!God’s goal for the world So that the world may… United in Jesus’ glory

Intro: Significant moments Persecution will come – religious persecution – a helper – help for times of persecution – help by sword? 2. Timing – cryptic clues – powerful reactions – secure joy 3. The Day that Changes everything – Old Testament promises – radical changes 4. Getting the timing right – getting it wrong – getting it right – a secure foundation for joy

Staying connected 2. What is it like being connected with God? 3. Why wouldn’t you be connected with God? 4. How can you be connected with God? 5. Staying connected

CHRISTIAN BLESSING 2. NOT A HOPE IN HEAVEN? 3. PEACE ON EARTH 4. WITH GOD?

Are you ready? 2. The time has come! 3. A puzzling picture 4. The elephant in the room 5. Strong enough to serve

What does God require of you?
Overcoming weakness

a) Not so glorious

b) The power of presence

c) This is bigger than the temple

Overcoming impurity

a) The power of impurity

b) When holy becomes unclean

c) It isn’t just Israel

Overcoming oppression

a) The power behind the puppet

b) God’s triumphant king

Unshakable Confidence

Asleep at the wheel
Jerusalem, 29th August 520BC

a) Feeling distant

b) Seeking glory

c) Brought near

Sydney, 18th October AD2020

a) Feeling distant

b) Brought near

c) Seeking glory

It’s only natural

Chasing glory
For Jesus’ Glory Problem – he dies
For God’s Glory Problem – his people didn’t believe
For Your Glory? Problem – he’s a man

Who is Jesus to you?
Inconvenient truth
Extravagant love
What is your life worth?

Election promises
What does Jesus promise? a) Selfless leadership b) Provision c) Life d) Personal relationship e) Protection
Can you trust him? a) Hear his voice b) See his works c) Trust the testimony d) Know the future
Followers for life

Free to choose
Are you really free?
Free in the truth
Free to live
Free in God

Intro: Spiritually cool 1. Long-held Spiritual Hopes – Prophets and Hope – The Spirit – Feasts to remember 2. Jesus claims to fulfil these Spiritual hopes – Thirst – Glory 3. Can Jesus really fulfil these Spiritual hopes? – God? – Messiah? – How can you know? 4. Do you want to be Spiritual? – Spiritual = having God’s Spirit – True Spirituality is given by God

Intro: lots of religions 1. Miracles and Believing − Fast food? − What do I need to do? − Believe in Jesus 2. Jesus is the Bread of Life − Come down from heaven − To give life 3. How to eat your Saviour? − Offensive imagery − The Lord’s supper? − Come and believe 4. Our offensive Saviour − How to lose followers − Where else would you go? − Love your neighbour

Intro: really living 1. lifeless pool • Do you want to be healed? • Superstition mocks life • Jesus gives life 2. life-givers and life-takers • Jews and the Sabbath • Jesus and his father 3. life now and forever • Judgment • Something worse • How to have life

Intro: Hype 1. First Century Hype 2. Jesus and Ultimate Truth 3. Jesus and Eternal Life

Intro: Show me a sign 1. Sign 1: the Bridegroom’s Glory – A Strange Inaugural Sign – Jewish Purification Jars – Jesus, the Bridegroom 2. Sign 2: The Temple Sign – What’s the problem? – Zeal for your house – What sign will you show us? 3. Signs and Faith

Intro: DIY God 1. Before everything 2. His existence and Ours – The word of life – The word of light – Darkness v light 3. The Witness 4. Rejecting or Receiving 5. When God became one of us 6. God is now knowable

Intro: Privilege? The Privilege of being Israel – Why Praise? – Character – Creator – Sovereign – Saviour We Trust in his Holy Name The truly trusting Israelite Sharing Israel’s privilege

Intro: well-known Context: Israel or the King? 1. The Lord and the King – The good times – The valley times – After the valley times 2. The Lord and the Lord – The good times – The valley times – After the valley times 3. The Lord and me – The good times – The valley times – After the valley times

Intro: Unheard? Context: The Heading The Psalm of Israel’s King – God far away? – Enemies near – Deliverance and Praise The Psalm and Israel’s Great King – Forsaken? – Deliverance and Praise The Psalm and Me – Deliverance and Priorities – Prayer and Priorities – Praise and Priorities

Intro: Attitude 1. Humanity vs God – The nations rage – God responds 2. God and God’s King – I have set my King – You are my Son – Owned 3. Be Wise O Kings – Serve or Perish – Refuge 4. This Psalm and me – A Son of God King – The Son of God King – Relating to the Son of God King – Who’s in Charge?

Intro: Influence 1. Introducing the Psalms – Israel’s Songbook – Where is the introduction – Wisdom 2. A wise Israelite – Blessed – Influences – Outcome – But… two problems 3. The truly wise Israelite – Delighting – Trusting – Vindicated 4. Are you wise? – Trusting? – Vindication? – Delighting?

Fill your mind
Focus your mind
Good fruit and a mind full of good a) Steadfast b) United c) Rejoicing d) Praying
The joy of thinking this way a) It’s not about the needs b) It’s all about progress and joy c) So rejoice!

Sweet success 2. The greates tjoy! 3. Don’t misplace your trust 4. Don’t finish early

The good life 2. Be a star i) Fearful work? ii) Bright children iii) Keep shining 3. Look to the stars i) Sacrificial service ii) Christ’s concerns iii) Selfless 4. Godly anxiety

We need you! 2. Leading by example 3. The power of the mind 4. Worthy citizens

We don’t know what God is doing… unless he tells us a) Under God’s curse b) Plans to bless 2. We can trust God’s promise…even when it feels distant a) History shaping promises b) Guaranteed by God 3. God’s blessing for your life

Unlocking Joy 2. Who is your life about? 3. What do you live for? 4. Healthy Obsession

Dependent on others?

Single Origin
Filled with diversity
Bound together as one
One Desire
Security, significance and scattering
God gathers and gives
United Hope
Looking for the one
Saved through unity

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Intro: Broken World

1. Facing Death

Jesus claimed to be the Christ-King
Jesus claimed to be able to save people
His Death for your life

Intro: Where is justice when you need it?

1. Reasons for the Flood

Other flood stories

To blot out wickedness

To save Noah

The hero of the story

Other flood stories

Noah?

God

A new beginning

Other flood stories

Genesis 1 again?

Provisions for sin

A covenant of grace

Living righteously in a hostile world

1 Peter 3:20-22

Hebrews 11:1-2,7

2 Peter 2:5,9

Matthew 34:37-39,42,44

No motor, no steering, no hope

1. Things turn ugly when you turn from God

a) From fruit to fratricide

b) Mercy multiplies

c) Sin sticks around

Who do you look like?

a) Family likeness

b) Parents and their kids

c) Odd children

Where is your hope?

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Intro An obvious question

The heart of the problem
Doubt
Desire
Disobedience
Death?
The result of rejection
Fear and folly
Hurt and hardship
Grace and hope?
This is us
Our world
Our life
Our solution

Introduction: Love and Marriage

The Foundation

(Genesis 2:18-25)

Marriage and Unity

(Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:1-12)

Sex and Unity

(1 Corinthians 6:12-20)

Marriage models a bigger Unity (Ephesians 5:22-33)
Love your neighbour

Carl and Ross discuss questions from the talk on Genesis 2:4-25

Intro: Dogs?

Reading carefully again
The formula
The Day
What is Genesis 2?
The Paradise
The beginning
The garden
Rest
A problem
Humanity
The man
The animals
The woman
The picture
Learning from Genesis 2
Trajectory?
Humanity or environment?
Dusty?
Future?

Carl and Ross discuss questions from the talk on Genesis 1:14-2:3.

Introduction: Where did I come from?

Created as the pinnacle of God’s creation
Patterns and broken patterns
Science
Philosophical worldviews
Created in the image of God
Let us
Male and female
To fill and have dominion

3. The fulfilment of human destiny

But we see him
Fulfilled identity
Secondary identity signifiers

Carl and Ross discuss questions for the Bible talk on Genesis 1:1-2:3

Hebrews 1:1-4

Colossians 1:1-14

A spiritual thermometer?

Gospel growth

Walking in His will

Seeking Pleasure

Intro: Aren’t we the Nations?

The Nations and Israel

Building Security and Significance

Security and Significance given

Israel and Power

Isaiah’s Servant

Isaiah’s Prophecy

Surprise 1

Surprise 2

The Faithfulness of God

God’s Glorious Character

Reflecting God’s Character

Trusting God’s Character

Intro: Sick of the evil?

Jesus has defeated evil for us

Our human problem

Jesus’ sacrificial victory

Jesus is defeating evil in us

Romans

Governments

Pay what you owe

Law and love

Jesus will share his defeat of evil with us forever

Salvation

Night and day

Lifestyle

Tim and Ross discuss questions from the talk on Romans 11.

Intro: An Over-burdened text?

Servant Language

Isaiah’s Servant

The Blind Servant Another Servant Promised Unexpected Fulfilment

The Apostolic Mission

Israel and the NationsWitnesses

Your Apostolic Mission

The Servant’s MissionGuarding the DepositTwo things in Common

Tim and Ross discuss questions from the talk on Romans 8:18-39

Tim and Ross discuss questions from Romans 8:1-17

Spiritual but not religious

Symptoms of true spirituality

No condemnation

So walk…

No hostility

So think…

No death

So kill…

No orphans

So suffer…

Spiritual religion

Proverbs 5 – 9

Wisdom Thru’ the Lattice

Looking Thru’ the Lattice

Madam FollyFallen creation

Wisdom From Creation

Lady WisdomWisdom from the worldProverbs’ distinctive & framework

Wisdom From Beyond Creation

Fear of the LORD…& HIStoryDoes Proverbs promise too much? Jesus: God’s final wisdomIsn’t it OK to be foolish?

Madam Folly vs. Lady Wisdom

Climax of the FrameworkThe choice

Carl and Ross discuss questions from the talk on Ecclesiastes 11:7 – 12:14 and the coming talks on Proverbs

Intro: The end of the Matter

So…you are a young whippersnapper!

Light and DarknessWalk in…Remove and Put Away

You will soon be Old and Crusty

Remember your CreatorOld AgeDeath

Ecclesiastes and Wisdom

The smartest guy in the roomWords that keep you moving

The End of the Matter

JudgementFear and KeepThe Ones who struggle The One who could

Carl and Ross discuss questions from the talk on Ecclesiastes 5-6

Questions from the talk on Ecclesiastes 4

Time: friend or foe?

Do we have time?

All the time in the worldWe long for more

When time is up

Will there be a time for justice?Will there be an ‘extra-time’?

Do you know the time?

Knowing the pastFinding meaning in the presentHaving confidence in the future

Whatever makes you happy!

Does pleasure give you purpose?

Is wisdom worth it?

Can work make life worthwhile?

Unhappy business

So, enjoy passing pleasure…

But pursue lasting pleasure!

Ross and Tim discuss questions from the talk on Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, 12:9-14

Questions from the talk on ROMANS 6:15-7:6

We’re all slaves

A picture of slaveryTwo masters and two destinies

What freedom do you have?

Set free from sinFree in regard to righteousness

What fruit do you live for?

Disobedience, impurity, lawlessness, death Obedience, righteousness, holiness, life

Rules vs. relationship

Freed from the law to be bound to ChristSlavery in the age of entitlement

Questions from the talk on Romans 6:1 – 14

Questions from the talk on Romans 5 second attempt

The security of relationship i. Real peace ii. Real comfort iii. Real hope
Secure for the future i. The love of God ii. When we were… iii. Now that we are… iv. Much more shall we be…
Security that changes history i. Two men who changed the world ii. Gift vs. trespass iii. Reign vs.reign iv. Condemnation vs. justification

Q&A from the talk on Romans 1:18-3:20

Re-releasing MYC 2015 Doctrine of God – final talk, Friday morning

Re-releasing MYC 2015 Doctrine of God – Tuesday night

“In Sync with Grace” 1. Hyper-Grace Doctrine 2. Sound Doctrine (2:1-10) a. “Healthy” b. In sync with gospel word c. In family and work 3. Transforming Doctrine (2:11-15) a. Grace of God appeared b. “No”, “Yes now” and “wait” c. Redeemed 4. In Sync with Grace?

Wednesday Q&A from the talk on Luke 24

The Proof is in the Proclamation Unexpected, Unexplained, Unbelievable Proof #1: explaining the empty tomb i. An unexpected sign ii. The divine explanation iii. Exceptional disciples Proof #2: the Emmaus encounter i. Despondent disciples ii. Hidden to be revealed iii. What’s going on with Jesus? Proof #3: experiencing fulfilment i. Not resuscitated ii. Not a spirit iii. Bodily resurrected Proclaiming the crucified Christ as Lord of all i. Who proclaims? ii. What is proclaimed? iii. How is it proclaimed? iv. Why is it proclaimed?

Wednesday Q&A from the talk on Luke 23

Wednesday Q&A from the talk on Luke 20:27-21:38

Back to the Future Is your worldview future-proof? 1. Conflict in the temple i. Context ii. Is the resurrection folly? iii. Is the Christ David’s son? iv. Issues of appearance v. The end of the temple 2. Foreboding signs i. A time of persecution ii. A time of destruction iii. A time of redemption 3. Applying the signs i. They are immanent ii. Be ready iii. What about now? Prepared for the future

Phillip Jensen speaks to LIFT conference from 2 Thessalonians 3 on the topic of “Prayer”.