Delayed answers to prayer
Scripture: Ezra 5:1-6:22
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: How do we deal with God not answering our prayers, giving “wrong” answers or making us wait? The returning exiles help us in this regard.
Understanding Opposition
Scripture: Ezra 4:1-24
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: Dealing with delays and opposition is a challenge for all of us, but it helps to understand where opposition comes from and where to focus.
Change is in the Air
Scripture: Titus 1:1-4
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: Foundations are important when facing storms and challenges. The Gospel provides such a foundation to our lives.
Scares Jewels: God is Holy
Scripture: Judges 17-21
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: Sometimes we see God’s holiness much better in the light of the sinfulness of humans, as is the case in the final chapters in the Book of Judges.
Extra-hard jewels: God is Strong
Scripture: Judges 13-16
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: Diamond is the hardest material on earth, but brittle. Just like Samson – physically strong, but spiritually weak. Only God is strong, really strong!
Dangerous Jewels: God is involved
Scripture: Judges 10, 11 & 12
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: Jephthah’s experience sounds familiar and yet strange too, teaching us what to avoid and what to know about God. Much to learn!
Hard-to-find Jewels: God is patient & faithful.
Scripture: Judges 8:22-9:57
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: In some parts of Judges it’s hard to find the presence of God, but some hard digging reveals the amazing grace of God.
Special Jewel: God is Powerful
Scripture: Judges 7:1-8:12
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: As we face our own battles in life it’s good to be reminded of the unlimited power of God in the experience of Gideon.
Celebration Jewel: God is Peace
Scripture: Judges 6:1-40
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: God is not distant, but pursuing a relationship of peace with us, despite our questions and failures.