In this passage God gives us glimpse behind the curtain into the spiritual realm. As we look behind the curtain we see the Son submit, the Father speak, and the Spirit descend, and we see that God offers the opportunity to enter into the his family.
How John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus - Matthew 3: 1-12
John the Baptist prepares the way because that's who he is - it's his job - he also prepares the way in how he lives, what he does, and what he says.
Take Refuge in Jesus - Matthew 2:19-23 and Psalm 2
Jesus is God’s Son, Immanuel, the ruler of Israel, the true Israel, the true King, the Nazarene – we need to take refuge in him and in his death on the cross
Surrender All to Christ - Matthew 2:13-18
In Matthew 2, we see that Jesus is God's chosen, faithful, saving King, whose life and Lordship directly impacts how we live. We can either try and take control of our life, or surrender all to God's King.
Are you ready for Christ’s return? - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Paul’s life gives us a glimpse of the prayers, priorities and passions of a Christian who is spiritually awake and ready for Christ’s return
Hold Fast to the Truth - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
Paul reminds us of the core gospel truths that we have to hold fast to if we want to stand firm as Christians – and not be swayed by persecution or false teaching – until Christ returns.
The Secret Power of Lawlessness - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
In this passage we see that the secret power of lawlessness is already at work in this world, and that power will ultimately be embodied by the man of lawlessness, before Christ returns. But Paul assures us that when Christ returns in all his splendour he will destroy the man of lawlessness forever
DPC is a missional community receiving grace and peace from God - 2 Thessalonians 1: 1-2
The church has been called out of the world to be a missional community that is sent into the world. They are continually sustained and empowered in this mission by the grace and peace that they receive from God.