Understanding death

McDonald explores the topic of death following a death of a 12 year old in Canberra. He explains what is involved in getting to know God, and how people respond, both in the Old and New Testaments. McDonald shows that God has total rights over us. McDonald explores the list of sins given in Romans 1, focusing particularly on lying. He shows what happens when we turn away from God and live for ourselves and for sin. McDonald explores some ways that God brings judgement throughout the Bible. He shows the permanency and reality of judgement and hell, but that God does not desire judgement, as seen at the cross. McDonald explores God's character, both in his actions and in his name., Cassette label reads : "'Understanding death' David McDonald, focal point 14/7/97" Box label reads : "Focus tapes The Cross David McDonald The Focal Point July 1997"

McDonald looks at Paul's motivation for mission, including why people think he is mad. McDonald explores : 1. Compulsion - God's love for him 2. Conviction - Jesus is our sacrifice and is sufficent for all. Death was not the end for Jesus, resurrection was. He explains what it means to live for Christ, including giving up careers to study at a Bible College or go overseas. 3. Conclusion, Cassette label reads : "'Understanding Life' David McDonald, focal point 15/7/97" Box label reads : "Focus tapes The Cross David McDonald The Focal Point July 1997"

McDonald examines the implications of Jesus death on marriage and relationships. He examines the pattern of marriage in Genesis 2, and how it is damaged by sin. 1. Disobedience 2. Distortion 3. Death McDonald explores the passages that use marriage as an illustration for God's relationship with his people. He stresses that being focused on Christ is important for Paul because he wants God's people to be ready for the ultimate wedding day. McDonald shows that we will be married to Christ for eternity, and thus must be the thing that shapes everything else, including human relationships. He explores submission and singleness, including the value of singleness. McDonald speaks on cross-centred sexual morality., Cassette label reads : "David McDonald 'Understanding marriage' Focal point 17th July 97" Box label reads : "Focus tapes The Cross David McDonald The Focal Point July 1997"

McDonald speaks on what is meant by 'church'. He explores why there is a covenant confusion around church, especially between Old and New Testament, and why Jesus makes a difference. McDonald shows that the word of God is what nourishes us, and thus it is essential in our churches. He shows that in Christ we find our fulfillment, and must submit to him. McDonald shows that Jesus is building his church, and thus our churches must be open to people, must be accessible to people so that they can hear the gospel, and we must be building one another up in Christ-like maturity., Cassette label reads : "David McDonald 'Understanding the church' focal point 18/7/97" Box label reads : "Focus tapes The Cross David McDonald The Focal Point July 1997"

McDonald looks at the things that influence our thinking about work. He explores the work mandate from Genesis 2, and how it is damaged because of the fall. McDonald completes a systematic study of the passages relating to work, considering sinful motivations for/in work. He explores God's work, and it's connection to Jesus' work, showing God's work is in reconciliation., Cassette label reads : "David McDonald 2 Cor 5:9-6:2 'Understanding work' Focal point 16/7/97" Box label reads : "Focus tapes The Cross David McDonald The Focal Point July 1997" White noise throughout.