Journeying With Paul: Paul’s Radical Theology
Behold
I show you a mystery… 1 Cor 15:51
Hymn 105: He’s All Men’s Saviour..
The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:2-4)
Psalm 30 – Seeking
God’s Favour
Bible Readings:
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Old Testament Theology: Josh 23:6-16
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A Light in the Darkness Foretold: Isaiah
60:1-5
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Paul’s Commission: Acts 9:10-18
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Paul’s Revelation: Romans 3:21-31;
Ephesians 2:8-9
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Dual Messages: 2 Timothy 2:14-21;
1 Corinthians 15:51-54
Summary of Readings
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Under
the Old Testament laws given to Israel obedience to God’s instructions was
expected, and disobedience was not well tolerated
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Whilst
many Prophets realised that “obedience is better than sacrifice”, they foretold
of a coming change in relationship with God for the Gentiles
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Jesus
initially sent His disciples to “the Lost Sheep of the House of Israel”, but
after His resurrection He said, “Go ye into all the World”
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Paul
was selected by God as a “chosen vessel” to carry the message of the hope of
salvation by faith to the Gentiles
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Christians
accept the message of forgiveness through seeing Jesus as the Lamb of God, but
the promises to Israel have never been revoked
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As
we journey with Paul we come to understand that he proclaimed dual messages: salvation to the Gentiles through faith in
Jesus alone, as well as seeing the message for Israel through obedience, all to
be fulfilled in God’s time.
Hymn 47: The
Banner of Love
Message
Hymn 83: What a
Joy and Surprise!
Doxology
