Outline of Sydney Service 25th March 2012

Study on Galatians 5:22-23: Fifth Fruit - Gentleness
..be gentle, showing all meekness unto all men… Titus 3:2
- the way we feel and act towards others

Hymn 106: Gentleness in Service
The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4
Psalm 18:1-3, 30-36, 49-50: - Thanksgiving for Deliverance
See also 2 Samuel chapter 22

Bible Readings:
God’s Gentle Correction – 1 Kings 19:8-16
The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-16
A Gentle Attitude – James 3:13-18

Hymn 11: An Attitude in Heart

• Gentleness is manifest in the way we act towards others
• God expresses His love toward us in gentleness
• We must not seek revenge but be gentle towards others
• God’s gentleness within us can deliver us from evil
• God’s power can overcome death in those who are gentle

Hymn 129: A Role Model

Doxology

Sydney Church Service Summary 11th March 2012

Study on Galatians 5:22-23: Fourth Fruit - Longsuffering
The Lord is longsuffering, and of great mercy… Numbers 14:18
Bearing injuries or provocation for a long time; patient; not easily provoked

Hymn 64: Inward Strength
The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4
Psalm 122: - Peace be Within Thy Walls

Bible Readings:
A Longsuffering God – Exodus 34:1-10, 27-35
Joseph a Type of Jesus – Genesis 45:1-8
The Day of The Lord – II Peter 3:1-18
An Exhortation to Unity – Ephesians 4:1-6

Hymn 125: Seeking God’s Power to be Patient

• God is longsuffering toward us not wanting any to perish
• We must seek to be longsuffering towards others
• The result of our longsuffering will be eternal life
• Longsuffering can also result in victory over physical death if we are alive when Jesus Christ returns

Hymn 90: The Victors

Doxology