Camberwell South Anglican Church

The Servant of the Lord speaks with the authority of God (49:1-13) because he listens and obeys the words of God even if it means to suffer (50:4-11). Jesus is God’s final word to us (Heb 1:1-4).

God is glorified when He saves His people and judges through his anointed, Cyrus. Jesus glorifies God when he saves us by taking the judgment we deserve (Jn 17:1-5; Eph 1:3-14).

Even though God formed Israel, they have burdened Him with sin. Yet, God will redeem them and remember their sins no more, to which they will bear witness. We are witnesses of Jesus’ work of redemption (Matt 28:18-20).

God’s offer of hope and lasting justice extends to gentile nations through God’s chosen Servant (cf. Matt 12:18-21)

Only the incomparable sovereign Lord offers true and everlasting comfort. Jesus is the Lord who comes to offer this comfort to those who put their hope in him.

Jesus rising from the dead is not only believable, it means there’s hope for all who believe.

Good Friday reminds us that Jesus offers to take our place in death, just as he did for Barabbas, the innocent for the guilty.

Jesus isn’t the Promised Messiah the Jews expected as he begins his ministry by living in an unusual region, choosing unlikely disciples and the unexpected things he does.

Jesus (the Son) is led into the wilderness to be tested and succeeds where Israel failed.

Jesus identifies with sinful Israel by submitting to John’s baptism, taking their place to fulfill all righteousness as the faithful Son.

Jesus is the New Israel who succeeds where the old nation failed.

The magi search for the true king, and when they find him, they worship him.

Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and adopted by Joseph to save us from our sins.

The genealogy of Jesus prove that Jesus is the legitimate royal heir to the throne of David and the fulfilment of God's ancient promises to Abraham, establishing His legal right to be the Messiah.

We need to embrace, and not shy away from, the embarrassing aspects of gospel ministry to be effective (God uses the foolishness of the gospel to save the weak things) 

Matthew 1-4 tells us that the long-awaited Messiah has finally come in Jesus (who calls us to repent for the kingdom is at hand).

Lives that are an example to the non-believers that will attract them to faith. 

Living changed lives, directed to bringing honour to the God who has saved us.

How do we, in this modern age, live lives that will attract non-believers to consider Jesus?

Jesus came to grant those who believe in him access to the tree of life.

God guarantees the believer’s hope with His unchanging character and Christ’s finished work

A warning that spiritual immaturity leaves us in danger of falling away. 

God’s promised rest remains open to those who respond in faith and obedience

Faith is a journey that requires persistence to eternity.

Jesus is greater than Moses, as a Son is greater than a servant.

Jesus had to become human to save us and become a merciful and faithful high priest who helps His people.

Since God’s message through angels was binding, how much more God’s salvation in Jesus.

The OT proves that Jesus is superior to angels, for the Son was appointed to rule but angels were created to serve.

The Psalm provide a template to engage with God. In our engagement we affirm who God is and remind ourselves of his continuing faithfulness.

David exemplifies the right response to sin: a plea for mercy based on God’s compassion; a conviction God’s verdict is right; a desire to be restored and sustained; a contrition that is the bedrock to righteousness and  acceptable sacrifice.

The Babylonian exile is prophesied because of Hezekiah’s pride. The humility of Jesus draws people to himself.

God’s answer to Hezekiel’s prayer is more than he asks (cf. Eph 3:20ff).

Hezekiah's faith in God is vindicated. Jerusalem is saved. The bully is defeated. We too can trust God.

Hezekiah is faced with a history defining moment. Should he give in to the Assyrian bully or should he trust God to intervene and save his people.

God is praised for his faithfulness in judging and saving, which is ultimately fulfilled on the cross of Christ.

God’s righteous judgment on the whole earth is going to affect everyone. It’s going to be devasting. It will come a point in time when it’s too late to call out to God. So, now’s the time of salvation.

God’s judgment on Egypt will be extensive, but there will come a day when even the Egyptians will be sent a Saviour so that they can be God’s people along with Judah. This is a prophecy that looks forward to the fulfilment of the Abrahamic covenant through Jesus who draws all nations to himself.

Isaiah prophesies Babylon’s destruction, as representative of all cities/nations that oppose God and his kingdom. Only the kingdom that Jesus establishes will endure forever.

Saul’s death was good news to God’s enemies, while Jesus’ death is good news to those who believe in him

After David returns to God, he responds with outrageous generosity. When Jesus returned to God, he distributed his grace to his church (Eph 4:1ff).

Even though David wasn’t faultless, God saved him from himself. Jesus is faultless and saves us from ourselves.

David reaches breaking point and gives way to fear. But when Jesus was sweating blood, he turned to God in prayer (Luke 22:44)

David’s road to kingship was difficult but certain, as it was with Jesus who was betrayed and crucified.

David’s actions were so righteous and faithful that Saul couldn’t help himself but praise him. Jesus is righteous and faithful and deserves our praise.

David rightly refused to take a shortcut to kingship. Jesus likewise refused when tempted by Satan in the wilderness (Matt 4).

Jesus reinstates Peter who must lead by loving and feeding Jesus’ sheep.

The resurrection of Jesus is a historically reliable fact.

Jesus’ death fulfilled scripture

Jesus prayed a God glorifying and gospel-centered prayer for himself, his disciples and us.

Jesus was hated by the world, and warns his disciples that they will be too.