Andy Nagahara ❖ Video ❖ Audio  I am Jesus’ ・・・ ! (Psalm 45) 0 For the director of music. To [the tune of] “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A <maskil.> [1] A wedding song. 1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. 2 You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever. 3 Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty. 4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously in behalf of…

Mari Ikeda ❖ Video ❖ Audio   Jesus’ Decision (Mark Series #2, Mark 1:9-13) 1. His decision to get baptized (9) 9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.  2. God’s reaction a. Encouragement (10-11) 10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” b. Sending him out to the wilderness (12-13) 12 At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness,…

Andy Nagahara ❖ Video ❖ Audio  Mural painting from the catacomb of Commodilla (Roma)  Late 4th century Jesus is Everyone’s God (Psalm 44) 0 For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A <maskil.> [1] 1 We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us what you did in their days, in days long ago. 2 With your hand you drove out the nations and planted our fathers; you crushed the peoples and made our fathers flourish. 3 It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm,…

Mari Ikeda ❖ Video ❖ Audio  The Way Starts From A Desert Mark 1:1-8 1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, 2 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”― 3 “a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’” 4 And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins,…

Andy Nagahara ❖ Video ❖ Audio Put your hope in God! Psalm 42, 43 PS 42 　0 For the director of music. A <maskil> of the Sons of Korah. 1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, while men say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” 4 These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the…

Mari Ikeda ❖ Video ❖ Audio  God Is Rejoicing  Philippians 4:10-23 10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all…

Andy Nagahara ❖ Video ❖ Audio  O LORD, Have Mercy on Me  Psalm 41, Matthew 5:7   A. The mercy of the Lord for those who are merciful (0-3, Matthew 5:7) 0 For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the LORD delivers him in times of trouble. 2 The LORD will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of his foes. 3 The LORD will sustain him on his sickbed and restore him from his bed of illness.  Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be…

Mari Ikeda ❖ Video ❖ Audio  Rejoice Always! Philippians 4:1-9 1. Stand firm in the Lord (1-3) 1 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.   2. Rejoice always (4-9)…

Mari Ikeda ❖ Video ❖ Audio  We Need the Help of the Holy Spirit A. The event of Pentecost 1) Jesus’ promise (Acts 1:3-5) 3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with…

Mari Ikeda ❖ Video ❖ Audio Our True Citizenship Mari Ikeda (Philippians 3:15-21) A. A “mature” view of things?  (15-16)  15 All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. 16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained.   B. We are present in this world, but we don’t belong to it 1)  Many people forget Jesus’ suffering and seek one’s own pleasure (17-19) 17 Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes…