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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

v11 - Big handwriting, big point v12-13 - Boasting in the flesh v14-18 - Boasting in the cross

Through the plagues, Yahweh was revealing his name and character Awesome majesty Incredible mercy

Intro How do we walk by the Spirit? By being a Church that… 1. Takes sin seriously(v1-5) a) By restoring those caught in sin b) By keeping a watch on ourselves. 2. Takes Bible teaching seriously and does what the Bible says (v6-10) By taking Bible teaching seriously (v6-7) Sow to the Spirit not the flesh (v8) And by doing what the Bible says (v9-10)

7v17 “By this you shall know that I am the Lord” - the Lord is the creator and judge 8v10 “that you may know that there is no one like the Lord our God” - the Lord is God, there is no other 9v22 “that you may know that I am the Lord in the midst of the earth” - the Lord shelters his people

Intro: You say I’m free… so why does Christian living feel like a battle? So far: You are full, free heirs of God (Curse cancelled! Adoption secured! Holy Spirit given!) ? So don’t lose your freedom: through “Jesus plus” (5:1…) ? So don’t abuse your freedom: use it to love (5:13…) Today’s Big Command: Keep in step with the Spirit! (5v16;5v25) Q: But why do we need to be told? (Given Galatians 4:6? Given Ezekiel 36:22-27?) 1. Christians, realise you’re currently in a tug of war! (5:16-18)

6v10-7v2 Uncircumcised lips The Lord sovereignly speaks through flawed speakers 7v3-7, 13 Hardened Hearts The Lord sometimes sovereignly confirms evil men in their wickedness 7v8-12 Swallowing serpents The Lord starts to show his absolute sovereign power over evil

Intro: Freedom!! Galatians so far recap: Trusting Christ has made you full, free children of God (3:7-9; 3:29; 4:7, 4:31; 5:1) 1. So do not lose your freedom, by submitting to slavery!! (5:1-12) - Careful what you wish for: God’s gospel = 0% DIY top ups - Careful whom you listen to: God’s gospel = offence of the cross 2. And do not abuse your freedom, but use it to love (5:13, 5:6)