Advent Week 2: Prophecy – God Brings Faith
Today is week 2 of ‘Advent’. A time of expectant waiting, preparation and anticipation, leading to hope and joy as we reflect on the significance of Jesus’ first coming some 2,000 years ago and his promised second coming.
Advent – Week 1 Prophecy Candle: God Brings Hope
Today marks the beginning of the season of ‘Advent’ in the church’s liturgical calendar. A time of expectant waiting, preparation and anticipation, leading to hope and joy as we reflect on the significance of Jesus’ first coming some 2,000 years ago and his promised second coming.
Jesus: I am Sayings – I am with you always (Matt 28:20)
JESUS: I AM SAYINGS: I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matt 28:20)
Jesus: I am the Vine (john 15:1,5)
One of the distinctive elements of the teaching of Jesus is the way he expresses important truths in terms of his own personal character and mission. Unique to the Gospel of John are seven statements Jesus begins by saying “I am.” The phrase “I am” reflects Exodus 3:14, where God introduces himself to Moses with the expression “I am who I am.” This statement became a way to connect with God personally and was used throughout Israel’s history to convey…
Jesus: I am sayings. I am the Way, the Truth and the Life
One of the distinctive elements of the teaching of Jesus is the way he expresses important truths in terms of his own personal character and mission. Unique to the Gospel of John are seven statements Jesus begins by saying, “I am.” The phrase “I am” reflects Exodus 3:14, where God introduces himself to Moses with the expression “I am who I am.” This statement became a way to connect with God personally and was used throughout Israel’s history to convey…
Jesus: I Am Sayings: I Am the Resurrection and the Life
Portraits of Jesus – What do we learn about Jesus from how he spoke about himself. The “I Am” sayings in John’s Gospel give us a rich picture of who Jesus claimed to be.
Jesus: I Am Sayings: I am the Good Shepherd
Portraits of Jesus – What do we learn about Jesus from how he spoke about himself. The “I Am” sayings in John’s Gospel give us a rich picture of who Jesus claimed to be.
Jesus: I am Sayings: I am the door John 10:9
Portraits of Jesus – What do we learn about Jesus from how he spoke about himself. The “I Am” sayings in John’s Gospel give us a rich picture of who Jesus claimed to be.
I am the Light of the World – John 8:12
Portraits of Jesus – What do we learn about Jesus from how he spoke abut himself. The ‘I Am” sayings in John’s Gospel give us a rich picture of who Jesus claimed to be.
I am sayings: the Bread of Life (Jn 6:35)
Today we start a new series: Portraits of Christ — The ‘I am’ sayings of Jesus. 35 Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. (John 6:35 NIV)
Luke Witnesses! – Week 23 – Stephen’s Witness and Death (Acts 6:1-8:4)
The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are going to shine a spotlight on the meaning of “witness.” We will be strengthened as followers and as witnesses as we learn from these fascinating stories. This is the final of this series.
Luke – Witnesses – The Witness of Life Together. Acts 4:23-37
The Gospel of Luke and Acts are a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are going to shine a spotlight on the meaning of “witness.” We will be strengthened as followers and as witnesses as we learn from these fascinating stories. Join us Sundays 10:00am Diamond Valley Baptist Church! There are Study Notes which you can use (or use in your Connect group).