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1. Look at what happens when God’s word is ignored… (v1-7) …there is great injustice!! (v8-16) 2. Does God care? ________________________________________ (v17-24) 3. Why does God not act straight away? Because____________(v25-29)

What can John the Baptist teach us about evangelism? It’s telling people about Jesus, the … … Scripture promised (v23) … Superior (v27,v30) … Spirit-filled (v32-33) … Son of God (v34) It’s telling people of the sin-atoning sacrifice of Jesus (v29)

and we all need to keep hearing the gospel proclaimed!

v1-4 The Lord’s servant is broken by what he sees v5-8 The Lord graciously strengthens his persecuted and despondent servant v9-18 The Lord gently reminds his servant of previous idolatrous covenant breaking v15-21 The Lord gives his servant the new task of enacting the covenant breaking consequences

Intro: “Just before we get started, let me remind you who I am…“ ? I AM = Supreme (18:11; 19:1-25; 20:2; 20:18-31) ? I AM = Saviour (20:2; 19:4; 18:10) 1. Do not worship anyone or anything except me (3) ? Because the LORD (“I AM”) is the only real God 2. Do not worship me through images or objects (4-6) ? Because the LORD (“I AM”) is not like created things 3. Do not misuse my name or take it lightly (7) ? Because the LORD (“I AM”) is glorious and weighty Conclusion: …but what if we have failed? Matthew

v1-20 The situation in Israel: A few live faithfully under government persecution v20-24 Time to settle it: How long will you go on limping between two different opinions? v22-46 The results are in: The Lord alone is God, and a sacrifice is the way back to him Application: What does following the Lord look like in a place like this? -Turn from idols to serve the living God (James 4, 1 Thess. 1) -Turn others from idols by encouraging confession of sin and prayer (James 5)

Intro: When it comes to God, do we realise who we are dealing with? 1. What is God like? Then - Now -(Hebrews 12:29) 2. How can you approach him? Then-Now-(Hebrews 12:23-24) 3. So how then should we respond? Then-Now-(Hebrews 12:25-28)

Introduction 1. God’s word remains true despite rejection (v8-16) 2. God’s word remains true even in death (v17-24) Conclusion

Exodus: Getting to know the LORD - the ruler who rescues for relationship. 1. What the LORD Has Done: Redeemed and Brought Near (v4) 2. What the LORD Requires: Obedience (v5a) 3. What the LORD Promises: A Representative Nation (v5b-6) 4. Secured for Us in Christ (1 Peter 2:9-12)