Calvary Chapel Sydney

Synopsis: When the time for Jesus to be received up drew near, He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem for the joy set before Him--knowing He would be betrayed, tortured and crucified. Jesus knew all He would accomplish through His death and resurrection, and every intact bone of Jesus affirms He will forever preserve those who trust in Him. Verses in order of appearance: Luke 9:51-56 Isaiah 50:5-7 Romans 5:6-8 John 19:32-37 Zechariah 12:10 Psalm 34:17-20 Psalm 31:23-24 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Mark 15:39

After God's people did evil in His sight, He delivered them into the hands of the Midianites for 7 years who oppressed and impoverished them. Before saving His people, God prepared them by sending a prophet. The Angel of the LORD then called Gideon to deliver Israel from their oppressors by God's might, for the LORD is Peace. Verses in order of appearance: Psalm 22:30-31 Judges 6:1-2 Numbers 31:7 Judges 6:3-6 Deuteronomy 28:33 Judges 6:7-10 Judges 6:11-13 Judges 6:14-16 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 2 Kings 5:2-3 Judges 6:17-20 Judges 6:21-24 Exodus 33:20 Romans 12:1 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Genesis 25:1-2 2 Chronicles 16:9 James 4 Hebrews 11:32-34 Luke 4:27 2 Kings 5:17 Hebrews 13:5

Synopsis: After God delivered Israel from Sisera and his 900 chariots of iron, Deborah and Sisera joined together in song to praise God. When leaders took the lead in the fear of God, when God's people willingly offered themselves to Him in faith and obedience, He gave them victory over their enemies and enduring rest. By God's grace, those who love God will shine like the sun in full strength. Verses in order of appearance: 2 Corinthians 9:7 Exodus 36:3 Judges 5:1-5 Judges 5:2 (KJV) Judges 5:6-9 Judges 5:10-12 Psalm 66:16-20 Habakkuk 2:19 Judges 5:13-18 Judges 5:19-23 Nehemiah 3:5 Judges 5:24-27 Judges 5:28-30 Romans 8:12-14 Judges 5:31 Isaiah 50:5-10

Deborah was a prophetess who also judged Israel in a season when the Hebrews had been oppressed for decades by King Jabin of Canaan. Through her bold leadership God confirmed His call upon Barak to muster an army, and the LORD was faithful to defeat Sisera and his 900 chariots of iron. God uses unlikely people like Barak, Amos and Jael to do His will and overcome all odds, because God does the impossible. Verses in order of appearance: Judges 4:1-3 Judges 4:4-7 Judges 4:8-10 Hebrews 11:32-34 Judges 4:11-16 Amos 7:14-15 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 Judges 4:17-20 Judges 4:21-24 Judges 5:26 Psalm 83:9-10 Judges 5:24 Psalm 83:16-18 Verses mentioned but not displayed: John 9 Genesis 24:67 Genesis 31:33

Synopsis: A generation of Hebrews grew that did not know war, and God allowed enemies to remain for His redemptive purposes: to test His people, teach them to know war and for them to personally experience His deliverance. The passage introduces us to three judges God raised up when His people cried out to Him, and God was faithful to guide them to rest and peace. Verses in order of appearance: Judges 3:1-4 Psalm 144:1-2 Judges 3:5-8 Judges 3:9-11 Judges 3:12-15 Judges 3:16-19 Joshua 4:23-24 Judges 3:20-26 Deuteronomy 32:15-18 Ecclesiastes 12:11 Judges 3:27-31 1 Thessalonians 1:10 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Isaiah 48:22 Deuteronomy 32:15-18 James 5:16

Because the children of Israel forsook the LORD and did not heed His word, He told them He would no longer drive out their enemies before them. God would allow enemies to remain and for His people to face calamity for their sin so they might be tested, turn to Him again and walk in His ways. Only God has the power to redeem the calamity of sin for good. Verses in order of appearance: Deuteronomy 32:35 Judges 2:1-3 Matthew 22:12 Numbers 33:55-56 Judges 2:4-7 Jeremiah 50:6 Judges 2:8-10 Matthew 20:27-28 Judges 2:11-15 Jeremiah 19:4-5 Psalm 7:11 Haggai 1:5-6 Judges 2:16-19 Psalm 78:5-8 Judges 2:20-23 Isaiah 30:18-22 Verses mentioned but not displayed: 1 Kings 1:6 Deuteronomy 6 1 Samuel 15:23

Synopsis: After God gave the children of Israel an inheritance in the land of Canaan, He enabled them to drive out the inhabitants bit by bit. While God gave great success, no tribe completely drove out the inhabitants of the land but dwelt among them, compromised with them and used strength God gave them to put them under tribute. This illustrates the responsibility God has given every Christian to trust and obey Jesus to enter into the inheritance of spiritual fruitfulness He has determined for all His children. Verses in order of appearance: Deuteronomy 7:22-23 Judges 1:16-18 Judges 1:19-21 Psalm 20:6-8 Judges 1:22-26 Deuteronomy 20:16-18 Judges 1:27-28 Psalm 57:7-9 Luke 10:29 Luke 19:8 Luke 19:9-10 Revelation 3:19-20 Judges 1:29-32 Romans 15:4 Judges 1:33-36 Verse mentioned but not displayed: Genesis 15:19

The book of Judges embarks on a inspirational and insightful journey as we follow the footsteps of God's people in Canaan who He established in the Promised Land. While God gave the Hebrews land as their inheritance, they needed to walk by faith and obedience to God to receive it. Seeing their faith and flaws shows us our own need to seek God, believe His word and courageously work to do His will. Verses in order of appearance: Joshua 18:1-3 Acts 13:19-20 Judges 1:1-3 Judges 1:4-7 Deuteronomy 32:40-43 Judges 1:8-10 Joshua 14:10-12 Acts 2:39 Galatians 5:1 Colossians 3:23-24 1 Corinthians 16:9 Joshua 15:13-14 Judges 1:11-13 James 5:10 Judges 1:14-15 James 4:2-3 1 Corinthians 2:12 Luke 6:37-38 Psalm 103:10-12 1 Peter 1:3-5 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Joshua 23:4-6 1 Peter 5:3 1 Thessalonians 1:7 Judges 3:9-11

God is Good … don’t let anyone tell you differently Isaiah 1:18 Genesis 13:13 Gen 15:16 2 Peter 3:9 Gen 18:20-21 Gen 18:17-19 1 Corinthian 6:9-10 Gen 19:4-10 Gen 19:15-16 Gen 19:24-26 Acts 7:39 Luke 17: 28-33 Gen 13:10-13 2 Peter 2: 7-8

Synopsis: Israel has angered the LORD and Asaph makes a desperate heartfelt prayer to the LORD to save them. Salvation appears uncertain but ultimately God's ways are higher than our ways. Verses in order of appearance: Psalm 80:1-2 John 10:14 Isaiah 40:11 John 10:11 Psalm 23:1 2 Peter 1:3 1 Peter 2:25 Exodus 13:21-22 Psalm 80:3 Exodus 19:6 Numbers 6:22-27 Psalm 80:4 James 4:1-3 Psalm 79:5 Psalm 80:5-7 Luke 15:20 James 1:2-3 Psalm 80:8-11 Deuteronomy 1:30-31 1Chronicles 17:9 Exodus 12:37 1Kings 20:28 Isaiah 26:15 Psalm 80:12-13 Deuteronomy 11:22-25 Psalm 80:14-16 Isaiah 55:7 Psalm 80:17-19 Hebrews 8:1

As Joshua's life drew to a close, he gathered the Hebrews in Shechem for a final address and charged the people to choose if they would serve God who did everything for them or idols as their fathers did. The call to serve God in sincerity and truth is only possible for those whose hearts are inclined to Him by faith marked with obedience. Verses in order of appearance: Joshua 24:1-3 Genesis 12:6-7 Genesis 35:4 Joshua 24:4-13 Joshua 24:14-15 Isaiah 8:13 Luke 12:4-5 Joshua 24:16-21 Joshua 24:22-24 Joshua 24:25-27 Ezekiel 33:31-32 Titus 1:16 Psalm 51:10

Synopsis: The book of Revelation comes to a close with Jesus emphasising He is coming quickly and His reward is with Him, to give to everyone according to their works. All are invited to come to Jesus, to enter the gates of New Jerusalem and partake of the tree of life. How blessed believers are to keep the words of this prophecy, and may the grace of our LORD Jesus be with us all. Verses in order of appearance: Revelation 22:1-4 Revelation 2:7 Revelation 22:5-7 Revelation 1:8 Matthew 4:10 Revelation 22:8-9 Revelation 22:10-11 Daniel 12:4 Revelation 22:11 (repeat) Revelation 22:12-15 Isaiah 44:6 Isaiah 48:12 Revelation 21:27 Revelation 22:16-17 Isaiah 55:1 Revelation 22:18-21 Joshua 6:26-27 1 Kings 16:34 Titus 2:11-14 Verses mentioned by not displayed: Ezekiel 47 Zechariah 14 Isaiah 65:29 Revelation 1:17 Revelation 19:10 John 7:37

John described a vision of New Jerusalem descending from heaven, the incredible dwelling place of God with His people for eternity. It will never be night in this glorious city constructed of pure gold and adorned with precious stones, for the Lamb is its light. Only those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life will enter New Jerusalem, whose builder and maker is God. Verses in order of appearance: Hebrews 11:8-11 Revelation 21:9-11 Isaiah 54:5 Ephesians 5:31-33 Revelation 4:3 Revelation 21:12-14 Ephesians 2:19-22 Revelation 3:12 Revelation 21:15-17 Revelation 21:18-21 Revelation 21:22-23 Hebrews 12:22-24 John 8:12 1 Corinthians 1:30-31 Revelation 21:24-27 Revelation 21:27 (not a typo) 1 John 5:11-12 Verses mentioned but not shown: 2 Timothy 2:15 1 Corinthians 3:9 1 Corinthians 10:4b 2 Peter 1:3 Ephesians 1:3

Synopsis: After the heaven and earth are dissolved, the new heaven and new earth will be revealed along with New Jerusalem, the holy city of God. Life for God's people in the idyllic eternal state will hardly be comparable to life on earth today because former things like death, sorrow, and pain will pass away without memory. The only way for sinners to enter heaven is to receive a new heart by faith in Jesus who makes all things new. Verses in order of appearance: Revelation 21:1-2 2 Peter 3:10-13 Isaiah 57:20-21 Revelation 21:3-4 Isaiah 65:17-19 Revelation 21:5-6 2 Corinthians 5:17 Proverbs 13:14 Jeremiah 2:12-13 John 7:37-38 John 4:13-14 Revelation 7:16-17 Psalm 36:7-9 Revelation 21:7-8 Matthew 10:32-33 1 John 3:15 Isaiah 55:6-7 Psalm 51:10 Verses mentioned and not displayed: Revelation 13 Ecclesiastes 3:4 John 4 Isaiah 40:10 Revelation 8:35-39 Luke 12:32

After the return of Jesus to judge the earth, it will mark the beginning of His millennial reign where Satan is bound and knowledge of God will cover the earth like the sea. Satan will ultimately be loosed from his prison, go out and deceive the nations, and Jesus will destroy Satan and all His enemies--permanently. Now is the time to turn to Jesus and turn many to righteousness by faith in Him. Verses in order of appearance: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Revelation 20:1-3 Isaiah 11:6-10 Isaiah 65:20 Revelation 20:4 Revelation 19:14 Luke 22:29-30 Revelation 2:26-27 Luke 12:32 Revelation 20:5-6 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 Daniel 12:2-3 Revelation 20:7-10 Ezekiel 38:23 Revelation 20:11-12 Malachi 3:16 2 Corinthians 5:10 Revelation 20:13-15 Verses mentioned by not displayed: Matthew 27:52 Ezekiel 38-39 Revelation 20:7 Hebrews 9:27 Revelation 6 Matthew 11:20-24 Mark 9 Matthew 25:41

Synopsis: David praises God for His goodness and mercy and exhorts everyone to not forget all His benefits. He forgives our sins; heals our diseases; rescues from death; and shows abundant favour and mercies. He rejuvenates us and fills us with hope. As Christians, we can also bless the Lord and always remember His blessings with a grateful and humble heart. Verses in order of appearance: · Psalm 40:1 · Joshua 23:14 · Psalm 37:25 · Psalm 103:1-5 · Psalm 34:1 · 1 Thessalonians 5:18 · Ephesians 5:20 · Colossians 3:17 · Psalm 103:1-2 · Psalm 42:5 · 1 John 1:9 · Luke 14:16-17 · John 19:30 Other verses mentioned: · Job 2:10 · Deuteronomy 8:11-17 · 1 Timothy 5:23 · Philippians 2:27

2024-12-29 Marten Hanna 2 Corinthians 12.7-10 The Power of Christ in Our Weakness by Calvary Chapel Sydney

Synopsis: Christmas Grace: a celebration of Jesus being born into our world and He asks us to simply believe. Scriptures in order of appearance Isaiah Chapter 1:1 Chapter 7 V 1-2 V 7-8 V 9 V 10-11 V 12 V 13-4 Matthew 1: 21-23 2 Peter 2: 19-21 Chapter 8: 22 Chapter 9 V 1-2 V 6 John 3:16

Synopsis: After God's escalating judgments upon the world marked by seven seals, trumpets and bowls will come the much anticipated second coming of Jesus in glory. He will take fierce vengeance upon His enemies with His armies with Him, and the power of might of Jesus Christ will be in full view of the entire world. In light of Christ and His coming, His people ought to praise and worship the LORD who is glorious and reigns forever. Verses in order of appearance: Colossians 3:4 Revelation 19:1-5 Revelation 6:10-11 Revelation 19:6-8 Ephesians 5:25-27 Ephesians 5:31-32 Isaiah 61:10 Revelation 19:9-10 John 3:29-31 Revelation 19:11-13 John 1:1 Revelation 19:14-16 Revelation 19:17-19 Deuteronomy 24:16 Matthew 21:40-41 Revelation 19:20-21 Revelation 15:3-4 beginning with "...Great and marvellous are your works..." Verses mentioned but not displayed: Revelation 1:14 Isaiah 40:15 Psalm 2:9 Revelation 2:27 Revelation 16:14

Synopsis: In this chapter the fall of Babylon as a world economic and political system is detailed, and all rulers and merchants will lament their unexpected loss. God's judgment will come swiftly and believers are told to depart from Babylon, even as Christians today are called to repent of sin and perfect holiness in the fear of God. Verses in order of appearance: Revelation 18:1-3 Revelation 18:4-8 Revelation 18:9-13 Revelation 18:14-18 Romans 5:1-5 Revelation 18:19-20 Ezekiel 18:23 Ezekiel 33:11 1 John 2:17 Revelation 18:21-24 Jeremiah 51:60-64 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 2 Corinthians 7:1 Verses mentioned by not displayed: Revelation 16:19-21 Genesis 19 2 Peter 3:8-13 Galatians 5:20 Revelation 9:21 Acts 8 Acts 13 2 Corinthians 6 Isaiah 52:11 Ezekiel 20:41