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Intro: What would be your greatest happy ending? 1. Through the purifying work of his chosen mediator - 40:1-17 “…There is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus...” - 1 Tim 2:5 2. And the complete obedience of his mediator - 40:18-33 “Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later, but Christ is faithful over God's house as a son. And we are his house….” - Heb 3:5-6 3. The glorious God can truly dwell am

Intro: God’s great project is to dwell amongst his people… God is building his dwelling place through his people… 1. …As we observe his grace-given pattern of rest (35:1-3) ? God is not harsh like “no-rest” Pharoah ? Our activity doesn’t make us holy, God does in Christ “Above all you shall keep my Sabbaths, for this is a sign between me and you…that you may know that I, the LORD, sanctify you.”(31:13 ESV) 2. …As we obey his grace-given command to join in (35:4-19) ? God is not self-serving like “store-citi

Intro: Knowing who we are matters… but what about WHEN we are? 1. Now is not the time to expect greatness and the royal life! (8) 2. Just look at the fools-for-Christ pattern of the Apostles!! (9-13) 3. So stop living for self-promotion now, and take up cross-shaped priorities like Paul! (14-17)

Intro: “Let no-one deceive himself…” 1. Don’t think too highly of yourselves! (3:18-20) Because God outwits this world’s “wisdom” 2. Don’t think too highly of human leaders! (3:21-23) Because in Christ every pastor & everything belongs to you all Because in Christ you all belong to God 3. Instead, view human leaders as servants of Christ (4:1-5) o Gospel-stewards who must be faithful o In Christ’s judgement alone o Which happens when Christ returns o To reveal the real motives in hearts o And provide grac

Intro: Why do we need to know how to handle an “ox goring” today?!? Is God pro-slavery and even beating slaves to death?!?! NB. 1. Don’t misunderstand these “case law” rules in Israel’s covenant… a)…they are not the LORD’s “ideal” society, but regulating sin justly b)…they do not automatically map directly to Scotland today c)…they are not exhaustive, but examples: key principles of justice NB. 2. Don’t minimize how helpful these rules are to reflect upon still… a)…they help us see God’s just nature and c

Intro: "Phew, we got the really serious ones out the way last week…” Love God, by loving others… 1. With our hands: not taking what belongs to someone else v15 2. With our mouths: not telling lies v16 3. With our hearts: not desiring what God gave to someone else v17 Conclusion: As we reflect and respond, three pitfalls to avoid: 1. I’m defensive 2. I’m despairing 3. I’m delivered already

Intro: What are our lives for? Instructions for those who have been rescued…. (20:2) 1. “Holy” – Be distinctive in stopping work for one day each week (20:8-10) 2. “To the Lord” – Be distinctive in focusing on the Lord together (20:10-11)

Intro: Doesn’t God’s grace mean you can get away with anything? Recap (2:11-14): God’s gospel of grace both saves AND transforms “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that … a wretch like me” 1. As citizens/workers/neighbours in society, Christians should be: (3:1-2) - Submissive to authorities - Eager to do good - Gracious in speech - Considerate to everyone How? 2. By remembering the gospel of God’s undeserved grace in Jesus (3:3-7) - Because we ourselves were… - But God’s saving grace appeared… - Not by o

Does becoming a Christian require a change of behaviour, or not? 1 Church leaders must teach and model the godly living that flows from the gospel… 2 …To all Christians, who should live self-controlled, godly lives… 3 …Because God’s gospel of grace in Christ trains us to be godly

Intro: Jesus’ startling story: meet Mr A. Richman, EH9 1. Beware: there is more to life than accumulating wealth (13-15) The man in the crowd: Blinded by his bank accounts 2. Beware: it’s foolish to seek security in wealth, not God (16-21) The man in the story:Blinded by his bigger-barn ambitions 3. Fear not: God really does provide for his people’s needs (22-31) The followers of Jesus: Consider your Father’s care for you Conclusion: where will you find lasting security?