Chapel 1995

Jensen speaks on 1 Kings 19. He looks at the historical context of the passage. He looks at the temptations of giving into the ideologies of the society around us. Jensen looks at the hiding of Elijiah from the threat of death.

1. This is an unusual situation. 2. Generally, we are expected to walk by faith and not by sight. Great signs tend to come with revelatory history 3. From time to time, God give an insight into the truth, drawing back the veil. We see that he does rule and reign. Originally delivered 1995-06-13

Jensen speaks on 1 Kings 21 and the prophesy of Naboth's death by Elijah, following the murder of Nabboth by Jezebel and King Ahab. Jensen looks at the extent of our bondage to sin, that it is in our nature. He explores confession, both why it is important but also that it is impossible to confess all our sins. Jensen looks at how God brings his purposes to pass, and put confidence in the Word of God, even in things that seem remote. Jensen then compares this to Luke 21 and what we can learn about the future. He then explores the impact that this has on the present. He stresses how silly it is to try and predict when Jesus will return. 2. Waiting for the end 3. The signs of the Son of Man and the importance of context. Jensen then takes questions from the floor. , C 221 JEN

Jensen finishes talk from Elijah - 1 Kings 21 (1) Second talk explores the role of miracles by expounding the battle between Yahweh and Baal, but also that miracles are not to be assumed. Third talk is the beginning of the first talk on Elijiah 1, on the purchase of Nabboth's vineyard from 1 Kings 21 1. The land 2. The murder, C 221 JEN

Jensen explains that we can not answer the question, but we can look at what the Bible says. We must consider where the Bible puts us - between Jesus' coming and his return. WE are in the midst of history, not it's end, but it will come to an end and then it will make sense. 1. Life inside the garden 2. Life outside the garden 3. Death outside the garden. 2. Suffering is part of the wider whole. God Originally delivered 1990-05-15

Jensen speaks on 1 Kings 21 and the interaction between Elijiah and Ahab regarding the influence of Jezebel and Naboth's vineyard. He works through the passage, recounting the events and exploring the people of Ahab and Jezebel. He explains that the first duty of government is justice, and that this comes before peace. Jensen makes remarks regarding Western possession of Australia, and the importance of peace with Indigenous Australians. Jensen explores Ahab's temporary repentance.

Thompson looks at the importance of ministry and theology working together from Romans 16:1-27. He comments on the opposition faced by Paul.