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Judges 19-21
Judges 19:1-2125 | EV Church | 7/07/2013 | Andrew Hayes
Andrew Hayes unpacks the last 3 chapters of Judges. In those days Israel had no king, and everyone did as they saw fit. These chapters demonstrate the depravity of humanity proving that we are not basically good people. Judges starts with the death of Joshua, and Israel's disobedience in failing to conquer their promised land and ends with Israel in civil war against Benjamin, in desparate need of a king! When you are a slave to evil forces the arrival of a king is such good news. Jesus is the King that unlike human leaders provides salvation, rescuing us from sin.
Judges 2:6-19
Judges 2:6-19 | EV Church | 5/05/2013 | Tim Baldwin
Tim Baldwin provides an introduction to Judges. God's people finally get to inhabit the promised land, to fulfil the promises made to Abraham. And what should have been a great experience for God's chosen people, becomes a series of generations who reject God, are rescued by a Judge, then fall away into worse behaviour. As God calls his people to drive out the other nations - it's worth considering if Holy war is ever ok? 1. It was punishment for their wickedness (see Gen 15) 2. God owns all land and was fulfilling His promise (Deut 7:7) 3. To maintain the covenant relationship (Deut 7:6) What about now this side of Jesus? No - it's not ok to use these verses to justify war, we are in Exodus preparing for the new Kingdom Yes - spiritually we are at war, and need to rage Holy war on sin.
Judges 13-16
Judges 13:1-5 | EV Church | 23/06/2013 | Andrew Heard
Andrew unpacks the Judge Samson. Despite Gods continued mercy and love, Israel again did evil in the sight of The Lord. The Philistine oppression was more subtle, and This time Israel doesn't cry out for The Lord. Samson's parents were God fearing and he was dedicated as a Nazirite. In chapter 14. Samson ignored the requirements of the vow. His riddle was an arrogant provocation. Samson had a problem with his eyes, & discipline - which undermines his actions. Samson was physically strong but of weak character. God used this broken man. He used Samson to stir up the Philistines to oppress Israel, to stir up Israel to cry out for The Lord. God is the deliverer !
Philippians 2:13-30
Philippians 2:13-30 | EV Church | 26/11/2017 | Tim Baldwin
Serving Others for their Salvation
Preparing the way: Repentance and Forgiveness
Luke 3:1-20 | EV Church | 2/03/2025 | Jez Reynolds
John the baptist didn't preach a 'safe space' message to the crowd but challenged them with repentance that was evidenced by a changed life. Jez Reynolds speaks from Luke 3 on the good news this message of repentance brings for them, and us, as it points to the salvation available in Jesus. Is repentance real in your life?
Good Friday 2019 (morning) - Life Changing
Luke 23:44-49 | EV Church | 19/04/2019 | Andrew Heard
Jesus died. Jesus rose. This is the most life-changing event in history! Jesus' sacrifice was life giving and life changing. How? Why? Andrew Heard explores the layers of the cross.