Writing on the Wall
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origin of the phrase
mathematical equation
the end is in sight; it is inevitable and it is not pleasant; sometimes the result of our own corruption or someone else’s cruelty
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned.
John 15:
3 mistakes - for the king, it was too late; for us it is not
our mistakes (warnings, redemptive purpose)
assuming permanence (trusting in current structures, beliefs, practices - these provide stability);
Nothing is Permanent - out of time; age limit; expiration date
Nothing is Permanent - out of time; age limit; expiration date
including nations, governments; certainly not church programs, missions and ministries
history: Roman, Greek,
Old Testament - God gave them victory
programs become successful; effective; they become institutions; missional is not stability,what if we listen to God and He shows us a bolder way- take bold steps;
create permanent institutions or spirit driven ministry;
“Here is what these words mean: Mene: God has numbered the days of your reign and brought it to an end.
the clock it running out on…empire, other empires; economy; blame politicians - or a reminder
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
God has already measured (assessed) us. Do we want to know what he found?
God has already measured (assessed) us. Do we want to know what he found?
Tekel: You have been weighed on the scales and found wanting.
Daniel
See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
e.g. weights and measures? church study: tools for assessment
eg. purpose of measurement - to see what you have (dishonest scales? misrepresent your product, charge more than you should)present it as something it is not; works in business and relationships, but not with God; pretty scary.
financial assessment: hard numbers show priorities; wisdom
assessing selves: not just the dark crevices of our souls
kingdoms and church;
ask? or answering our own prayers
praying for God to bless things we have already started; blessing, not wisdom
seek me and know me - psalm
the sight of God’s hand frightened; seems resigned at the interpretation
What God has given God will take away.
What God has given God will take away.
no such thing as coasting Christianity
That very night Belshazzar, king of the Babylonians, was slain, and Darius the Mede took over the kingdom, at the age of sixty-two.
That very night Belshazzar, king of the Babylonians, was slain,