Trusting God in a Hostile World Daniel 6 (reading 6:1-18) 1.  Daniel counted the cost of living for God in a hostile world, just like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (in ch 3). And their trust was rewarded. 2.  Daniel chapter 6 tells a story of… … competition, conspiracy, a command (vv1-9) … the cost of uncompromising trust in God (vv10-18 … complete vindication (vv19-28) 3.  Trust in God will be rewarded because God will always be vindicated and victorious Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Don't Learn the hard way Daniel 4-5 (reading 4:1-18) 1. Confessions of a ‘self-made-man’ (Daniel 4) (key verses 4:29-32 and 34-35) 2. And the fall of his fool-hardy son (Daniel 5) (key verses 5:20-23 especially v22) 3. Should Belshazzar have been given a second chance? (Jeremiah 25:12-14, 27:1-7) 4. What should we learn from all this? Preacher: Steve Blencowe

O King, live forever!? Daniel chapter 2 (Bible Reading - Daniel 2:1-23) 1. The great king has a recurring & disturbing dream (v1­-13) 2. A dream which God mercifully reveals to Daniel (v14­-23) 3. A dream that puts all rulers in their place (v24­-45) 4. Nebuchadnezzar is relieved, but did he really understand the dream? (v46­49) Preacher: Steve Blencowe

God Hasn’t Finished Yet Daniel 1 1. It's easy to give in when you're a long way from home? Deuteronomy 28:45-57 (cf 2 Kings & Lamentations) 2. But God has the whole world in his hands - Daniel 1:1-2, 9, 17, 21 - Daniel 9:1-3 (compare Deuteronomy 30:1-3) - Romans 9:1-9 & 11:1ff 3. So keep trusting – even when you feel far from home! - 1 Peter 1:1, 13-17

ARE YOU SEEING JESUS CLEARLY? Luke 9:28-56  1. After 14 weeks in Luke’s Gospel, are you seeing Jesus clearly?  2. The disciples show us that literally ‘seeing’ Jesus doesn’t guarantee that we truly see him.  3. A good place to start is to ‘listen to him’ (v.35) Preacher: Steve Young

Following Jesus? Luke 9:18-27  1. The way of the disciples?  2. The way of the Messiah  3. The way of us following Jesus?    Preacher: Rayk Platzek

Missing The Signs of Jesus' Kingdom? Luke 9:1-17 1. Why has Luke included this section in his Gospel? i. Jesus commissions 12 to proclaim the kingdom (1-6) ii. The only response Luke shares - is confused (7-9) iii. And on their return the 12 appear no wiser (10-14) iv. Jesus shows yet another sign of his kingdom (15-17) 2. What are we to make of this? Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Signs of Jesus'Kingdom Luke 8:22-56 (reading 22-39) 1. Jesus came preaching the Kingdom of God (8:1) 2. He does miracles along the way ..8:22-25 - restoring order in nature ..8:26-39 - restoring an exiled Gentile ..8:43-48 - restoring an excluded woman ..8:40-42, 49-56 - restoring life in a place of death 3. Jesus’ miracles give a taste of the Kingdom of God which he proclaims 4. Do you have ears to hear the message of the Kingdom of God? (8:8b) Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Hearing God’s Word Luke 8:1-21 1. Jesus preaching changes lives 2. His parables save some and harden others 3. The parable of the soils shows 4 responses to Jesus 4. Our response has eternal consequences Preacher: Rayk Platzek

The Scandal of Grace  Luke 7:36-50  The Scandal Part 1: Simon’s Hospitality  The Scandal Part 2: The Sinful Woman  The Scandal Explained: Understanding our own Sinfulness  Preacher: Steve Young