*Note that the first minute of the sermon is quieter due to microphone issues but reverts to normal volume afterwards* 1. God’s chosen... (v12) 2. ... clothe themselves in Christ ... A love that binds (v12-14) A peace that rules (v15) A word that dwells (v16) 3. glorifying God in all. (v17)

2:1-12 - Jesus turns water into wine at a wedding 2:13-22 - Jesus turns over tables at the temple 2:23-3:21 - The Son saves perishing people 3:22-36 - John's joy is complete

v1-6 Search for the true King, the Bible tells you where to find him v7-12 When you find the true King, worship him v13-23 Don’t oppose the true king, it’s futile

Jesus Christ is… v18-20, 24-25 Given in trust to godly human parents v18, v20 Conceived by the Holy Spirit v21 Saviour of his people from sin v22-23 God with us

Isaiah 9:2-7 v5 "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given;" v7b "on the throne of David and over his kingdom," The child in the manger is… 1. The long-promised Davidic King… 2. …come from sinners… 3. …for sinners!

Of writing love songs there is no end… so what does the Bible’s song add to the rest? 1. What is love? ~Baby don’t hurt me~ - Love is orderly (v5) - Love is all-consuming (v6-7) 2. While we wait for our Beloved… - Seek each other’s purity… (v8-10) - Serve your spouse selflessly (v11-14)

Setting the scene: “Is the LORD among us or not?” (v7; 1-4) YES!! Answer 1: Remember the LORD was struck to give life (v5-6) ‘For they drank from the spiritual rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ’ (1 Corinthians 10v4) Answer 2: Remember the LORD is with us through His victorious leader (v8-16) Therefore, do not harden your heart!

6v4-10; After her rejection, his words reassure her that he will receive her back. 6v11-13; She finds he’s ready to start over and receives encouragement from her friends to return his love. 6v13-7v9; He now speaks of his delight in her body and his desire for her. 7v9-8v3; She reassures him of her desire too and encourages him to enjoy her. 8v4; Remember: This is a love worth waiting for.

1. How does he teach his children? 2. How do they respond? 3. He shows his children his glory and showers them with his grace.

1. When rejection leads to separation… (5:2-8) 2. …friends come and counsel… (5:9-16) 3. …to show that the Beloved is not far. (6:1-3)

1. The Warrior LORD Has Triumphed: Our Past Victory (1-12) So be confident that… 2. The Reigning LORD Will Take His People Home: Our Future Hope (13-18) In the meantime… 3. Sing With Joy: Our Present Song (19-21)

1. He approaches in glory for his wedding day (3:6-11) 2. He delights in his beloved’s beauty on her wedding day (4:1-7) 3. He speaks to his new bride of his love and his anticipation of their wedding night (4:8-15) 4. They delight in joyful, intoxicating, sexual intimacy (and their friends encourage it!) (4:12-5:1)

Scene 1: The Strange Leading of the LORD Scene 2: The Fierce Pursuit of the Enemy Scene 3: The Glorious Rescue of the Redeemed

2v8-14 She’s glad of his call to get to know him before they marry 2v15-17 They take steps to not let anything spoil their relationship 3v1-4 She dreams of the night they can finally be together 3v5 A repeated refrain: This is a love worth waiting for

v1 It is the greatest song ever written! By Solomon It’s erotic not explicit It’s setting is a garden city - an Eden-like Jerusalem It’s about the Son of David, the New Adam - Jesus Christ - and his bride! It’s full of wisdom for human relationships It’s written for a confused world, full of sexual sin andbrokenness, and offers a better story 1v2-7 She longs to marry and be intimate with the king, but doesn’t feel worthy 1v8-2v6 He assures her of his love for her, and she delights in it 2v7 This is a love w

Intro: “Remember remember…. the night of the Passover” REMEMBER: 1. Passover meal: You were bought at a price (12:43-51) - 1 Corinthians 6:20; 1 Peter 1:18-19 2. Firstborn Consecration: You belong to God now (13:1-2, 11-16) - 1 Corinthians 6:20; 1 Peter 1:17, 2:9-12 3. Unleavened bread: So don’t go back to that world! (13:3-10) - 1 Corinthians 5:6-12; 1 Peter 4:1-6

Speaker: Roger Day Intro: "Dear AI, can you tell me: who is God?” YAHWEH: “I am who I am” Getting to know the ruler who reveals & rescues for relationship 1. Yahweh, the real ruler, keeps his word (11:1-10, 12:29-36) - his promises of rescue for his enslaved people (11:1-3?12:21-26) (see also 3:18-22 & Genesis 15:14) - his warnings of judgement on rebellion and idolatry (11:4-8?11:29-30; see 4:23 & 1) 2. Yahweh, the gracious rescuer, saves through a spotless substitute sacrifice (12:1-13, 21-27) Shadows