Peter continued our series looking at the issues mentioned in Sustainable Power. Peter looked at Rebelliousness And Stubbornness.
Please note that the first 10 minutes of the audio will seem to jump about a bit. This is because the quality of the recording in these places made it impossible to listen to. Sorry.
To view Peter's slides, in PDF format, click here.
Mark 3:1-6
Would Jesus be distressed if he had to talk to us about our stubborn hearts?
1Sam15:22-3
Psalm 81:11-16
Deuteronomy 10:16
Jeremiah 5:23-24
Deuteronomy 9:23-24
Romans 1:24
Signs of stubbornness
Cynical of stories of breakthrough.
I tend to stick to my opinions no matter what - Zechariah 7:8-12
We are immovable, like a cow. - Hosea 4:16
I tend to make my own plans. - Jeremiah 7:24
Submission to others is an anathema. - Eph 5-6
I always have to win the argument or debate. - Isaiah 48:4
Remedies
Keep your love switched on.
Honour and submit to God's word. - Psalm 119:11
Humble yourself. - James 4:1-10
Learn to listen.
2Cor 12:9
Php 2:3-5
For those of you who have the Newday 2014 cd, the song "Rebuild" on there is very appropriate for worship. It is not publically available on YouTube. However, you can use this link to listen to it. You can also view the words and chord charts here: http://www.newdayworship.com/the-rebuild/.
Questions
What of these signs do we see in ourselves?
Which of them do others see in us? Chloe and Pamela would not tell me despite my asking several times!
Which of the remedies seem hard to us? Pray for a softening of our hard hearts.
