Let God Speak

Our world is filled with busyness and stress. The burdens of life can feel too heavy to bear. Whether our burdens are extremely heavy, or relatively light, Jesus invites us to come to Him to find relief. Our Bible study today will reveal this. Hosted by: Blair LemkeGuests: Hana Nakagawa, Morgan Vincent Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

The Bible states that “All we like sheep have gone astray” (Isaiah 3:6), “we have all sinned…” (Romans 3:23), and that “Sin separates us from God” (Isaiah 59:2). All is not lost, however. There is a means by which we can receive rest from the restlessness of a sinful life. Today we will briefly look into the life of David—the man after God’s own heart—to find out how he discovered the true cost of God’s rest, just as you can too. Hosted by: Steven GroomGuests: Pr Harold Harker, & Kaysie Butler Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

The human heart is restless without God and there is no peace. In this study we will open the scriptures and identify those things that come between us and God. Hosted by: Pr Mike BrowningGuests: Pr Adrian Craig & Pr Terry Johnson Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

When Pr Clive Nash lived on a farm, his family noticed a strange behaviour in their hive of bees. The bees were located high up in the hollow of a eucalyptus tree. Pr Nash’s family could not understand why the bees were so restless and agitated. But the bees sensed something that the humans could not see. A little while later, a big branch fell from the tree. For the bees, that was a major event that caused great restlessness among them. Similarly, sin can cause human beings to be equally restless. In this episode, we will look at illustrations of human restlessness that are a direct result of a failure to accept the peaceful rest that Jesus Christ offers. Have your Bible handy as we begin. Hosted by: Pr Clive NashGuests: Pr John Kosmeier, & Pr Abel Iorgulescu Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

This week we begin a new quarter of the year, and that means a new study series, this time called ‘Rest for the Restless.’ Our particular study today looks at biblical insights on ‘resting in God’ – particularly in light of the Sabbath promises found in the Bible. Hosted by: Pr Mike BrowningGuests: Steven Groom, Pr John Kosmeier Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

Have you ever gazed up into a cloudless night sky and pondered the vastness of the universe? Some people consider this planet of ours is just an insignificant speck. Human beings don’t matter at all! But life does have meaning and purpose. Life has value to God, God became man in Jesus Christ. As one author has expressed it; “The one whose creation is measured in light years shrank into Someone measured in feet and inches.” Jesus died to bring eternal life to everyone who believes in Him. Today, we will discuss this new covenant life. Hosted by: Pr Clive NashGuests: Rosemary Malkiewycz, Pr Harold Harker Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

All of humanity battles with a sinful human nature. We have all sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Yet, by accepting Christ’s death as a substitute for the death we deserve, we can stand worthy in the sight of God. Our Bible study today will reveal this. Hosted by: Blair LemkeGuests: Morgan Vincent, Hanna Nakagawa Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

The earthly sanctuary was a metaphor for the work of salvation within the old covenant. That old covenant was renewed by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. In today’s lesson, we are going to discuss the sanctuary system, along with the work of salvation under the new covenant. Hosted by: Rod Butler Guests: Colin Hone, Pr Adrian Craig Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

The Old Testament prophet Jeremiah prophesied of a time when God would make a new covenant with His people. In this program we will be discussing this new covenant, what made it new compared to the old one, and how it applies to us today. Hosted by: Rod ButlerGuests: Pr John Kosmeier, Leah Hodge Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

When God gave humanity the Sabbath, He was giving us Himself. The Sabbath is a pledge of God’s desire to be with His people, not only that, the Sabbath is a sign of His everlasting covenant of grace. We are going to explore this beautiful truth today. Hosted by: Pr Mike BrowningGuests: Kaysie Butler, Hana Nakagawa Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

Our subject today is “Covenant Law.” When greeted by the word “law,” it would be natural to think of restrictions, maybe police officers handing out traffic infringements, or judges prescribing jail sentences and other punishments. We usually associate law with punishments. In biblical terms, however, we should actually connect law with the positive attributes of order, harmony, stability, and love. Yes, ‘law’ and ‘love,’ can these two words really be used in the same sentence? Join us as we seek to understand Covenant Law as revealed through God’s Word. Hosted by: Steven GroomGuests: Pr Adrian Craig, Rosemary Malkiewycz Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

The theme of the Exodus is vitally significant for Jews and Christians alike. God’s deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt after long periods of slavery has inspired many African-American spirituals and Christian songs. And, just like Israel of old, those who are saved by the grace of God are delivered from the slavery of sin. Today we will discuss God’s covenant at Mount Sinai and discover again God’s love toward us. Hosted by: Pr Clive Nash Guests: Colin Hone, Gayl Fong Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

The covenant promises made to Abraham’s Seed follow the line of Israel, a lineage from which the long awaited Messiah came. Today we will look at the conditions outlined by the covenant and what happened when Israel failed to keep that covenant. We will also look at whether the covenant was restricted to any particular Country or group of people. And finally, what the take home message is for us, today, in the 21st Century. Hosted by: Steven GroomGuests: Rod Butler, Gayl Fong Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

How are important are promises in your life? Are they like floating bubbles, still captivating the innerchild within us, yet pop so easily and are gone? Or are they considered really important in your life? Do promises bring you hope for the present and the future Hosted by: Dr Sven ÖstringGuests: Leah Hodge, Pr Adrian Craig Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

Today we continue our series on God’s covenants (or agreements) with humanity. So far, we have looked at the history of God’s dealings with us. He made this world and it was sinless. Then disobedience, sin and death came in. But hope was not lost, because God began disclosing His plan for redeeming and restoring fallen humanity. He disclosed this to Adam and Eve, to Noah, and to Moses. In today’s study, we will move forward in time to Abram and see more of God’s love revealed. I invite you to open your Bibles with us. Hosted by: Pr Clive NashGuests: Kaysie Butler, Pr John Kosmeier Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

Today we are going to discuss what events transpired leading up to God bringing a worldwide flood on the earth. Why did He do this, and is there a message of hope for us even in the midst of God’s judgments? The Scriptures will tell us today. Hosted by: Pr Mike BrowningGuests: Colin Hone, Hana Nakagawa Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

In 2016 Clive Nash, one of our Let God Speak presenters, was privileged to see a parchment dating back to the year 1638 in the Museum of Edinburgh, Scotland. It bore the signatures of about 4,150 men. They signed what became known as The National Covenant. Today we will define the word “covenant,” and overview the various covenants that God made with His people. This will lay the foundation for future topics in this series where we will investigate them in more detail. Hosted by: Pr Clive Nash Guests: Rosemary Malkiewycz, Steven Groom Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

Today we begin a new series of studies on God’s everlasting covenant. We will start this series by going back to the very beginning in Genesis, back to the time of creation. Following that we will investigate what happened to that perfect creation and what God did to deal with the situation. Hosted by: Rod ButlerGuests: Pr David Currie, Rosemary Malkiewycz Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

Today we come to the concluding lesson in our series, which looks at the biblical book of Isaiah. We have reviewed remarkable prophecies about the Messiah that were recorded long before Jesus came to this earth. One King, Cyrus, was not only predicted, but named long before his birth. In this lesson we will discover how God will conclude the work of saving people and renewing the earth. Let us open our Bibles and hear the good news. Hosted by: Pr Clive NashGuests: Pr Adrian Craig, Kaysie Butler Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

This week we will look at sin and it’s effect on mankind (Isaiah 57:7 and Isaiah 59). More importantly however, we will investigate the cure for our sins, a cure which came through the Messianic prophecies of Isaiah 50:1–3, and 61:1–2. Please join us for these important Biblical insights. Hosted by: Steven Groom Guests: Colin Hone, Pr John Kosmeier Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

The cry of the counterculture in the 1960s was Make Love, Not War. Whatever they may have had in mind, the whole notion of “love, not hate,” was God’s idea in the first place. God still wants us to wage love, not war, as we shall see in the scriptures today. Hosted by: Blair LemkeGuests: Pr David Currie, Rosemary Malkiewycz Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace. The Messiah would embody both the power and the presence of the God of Israel, and would bring about the fulfilment of God’s promise to David. This appealed to Israel’s desire for a deliverer who would bring national greatness and release them from their enemies. But in stark contrast to this, Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah was going to serve and suffer. Today we will look into this incredible suffering Messiah. Hosted by: Rod Butler Guests: Rosemary Malkiewycz, Steven Groom Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

We have the prophetic message more fully confirmed, in which you would do well in paying attention to it (2 Peter 1:19, NRSV). In todays study we will be looking at the different identities that make up Isaiah’s servant (found in Isaiah 41, 42, and 49). We will also see (in Isaiah 45) an amazing prophecy concerning Cyrus the king of Persia. Hosted by: Steven GroomGuests: Gayl Fong & Pr Andrew Russell Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

There are times when life is really hard, so hard that it brings tears to your eyes. In those tough times, who would you like most to be there to comfort you? Would it be your mother? Your father? Your spouse? Your best friend? You may be surprised that Someone even more amazing than anyone that you may usually think of is ready and waiting to come to comfort you! Hosted by: Dr Sven Östring Guests: Kaysie Butler & Pr Clive Nash Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

There is a saying, “Like Father, like son,” which is generally true. There are, of course, exceptions. Take Hezekiah for example. It’s difficult to imagine a son more different than his father. The reign of his father, King Ahaz, was a moral, political and spiritual disaster. The Bible describes the Judean King as an evil king that followed the gods and wicked practices of the nations around him. Ahaz led the nation into apostasy, desecrated the Sanctuary, and set up pagan altars in Jerusalem. After 16 years as king he died, leaving his son Hezekiah to take the reigns. When Hezekiah took control of Judah he immediately got to work to make things right. Today we will focus on the actions of his son, King Hezekiah. Hosted by: Rod Butler Guests: Pr Clive Nash, Gayl Fong Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

Ever since pride originated in the heart of Lucifer, sin has plagued the universe, causing pain and suffering. Ultimately, God promises to bring eternal peace to our troubled world, and through Christ He offers to free us from sin, pride and self-exultation. Our Bible study today will reveal this. Hosted by: Blair LemkeGuests: Pr Terry Johnson, Pr Gilberto Dias Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

People everywhere are searching for peace; yet the world has scarcely seen any moments of peace. Today we are going to investigate the only source of hope for our planet: the Prince of Peace. Hosted by: Pr Andrew Russell Guests: Steven Groom, Pr David Currie Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

One of the most beautiful and powerful things that God has given us is the ability to choose. He took a big risk by giving us that power of choice, but He did it because He loved us. Some choices that we face in life have fairly similar outcomes with no major consequences either way. But there are some choices with vastly different outcomes, and if we choose the wrong path, it can end up being much more difficult than we initially thought. On 28 June 1914, three cars took a wrong turn down a side street in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia. When one of the passengers in the third car realised what had happened, he called out to the driver to stop and reverse. Unfortunately, as the driver was reversing, he stalled the car close to where a man was standing with a pistol hidden in his jacket. The assassin couldn’t believe his luck! He quickly walked up to the car, and at point-blank range shot the VIP passengers; Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie. That one wrong turn not only left three young Austrian children as orphans. It also dragged an entire planet into its first world war. Fast-forward Four years, and 40 million people had lost their lives. Sometimes wrong turns can lead us down very difficult, even deadly paths. Hosted by: Dr Sven Östring Guests: Kaysie Buter, Pr Mike Browning Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

Sometimes we find ourselves in very difficult circumstances. We wonder ‘why is this difficulty happening to me?’, ‘how do I make sense of this?’, and ‘how can I get out of it?’ Today, we will examine a crisis faced by a king of Judah. Although he lived more than 2,700 years ago, the solution to his predicament applies equally well to us today. After King Solomon died in 930BC, the 12 tribes of Israel split into two nations with 10 tribes in the north called Israel, and 2 tribes in the south called Judah. While all were descendants from Jacob, the history of the two neighbouring kingdoms was far from harmonious. The Bible records that the kings of Israel were evil and the kings of Judah were a mixture of righteous and evil. Today we will discuss King Ahaz. Hosted by: Rod Butler Guests: Rosemary Malkiewycz, Steven Groom Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

Too often human leadership fails and lets us down. However God, as the supreme leader of the universe, never fails. He invites us to learn lessons of leadership from Him, and sends us out into the world to lead others toward Him. Our Bible study today will look into this. Hosted by: Blair LemkeGuests: Gayl Fong, Pr David Currie Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

Today we begin a new series of studies—looking at the book of Isaiah. The prophet Isaiah is known as the gospel prophet of the Old Testament. Isaiah’s deep and insightful book details God’s actions to bring a rebellious people back to Himself. As we will discover, God offers not only warnings, but hope too. Hosted by: Pr Danny MilenkovGuests: Pr Andrew Russell, Steven Groom Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

Bad news: we are all doomed! Given enough time every one of us will die. That much is clear to everybody. The obvious question then is: what comes next? Today we want to look into why some are not is asking that question. Hosted by: Pr Lyle SouthwellGuests: Pr Mike Browning, Kaysie Butler Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

The Sabbath is a gift from God to humanity. In the Sabbath God provides an opportunity for believers to experience and live the character of God. Our Bible study today will explore this. Hosted by: Blair Lemke Guests:Pr Clive Nash, Gayl Fong Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

In Eden, God laid the groundwork for how us humans should best live our lives. As we will see in our study today, God didn’t expect people to sit around doing nothing. As we open the Scriptures today, we will see that humans were made to live a very full life. Hosted by: Pr Lyle Southwell Guests: Pr David Currie, Pr Danny Milenkov Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

People are often surprised to learn that true Education includes “the arts and sciences.” Christians often believe that science is contrary to the specific Christian teachings of creation, the flood & faith in Jesus, yet the Bible authors write of God’s amazing power in not only creating, but also sustaining our complex world. The Bible study today will look at Education in the arts and sciences from a Christian perspective. Hosted by: Steven Groom Guests: Rosemary Malkiewycz, Rod Butler Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

When we think about education, we normally think of going to school—primary school, high school, TAFE, university. We think of classrooms, whiteboards, timetables and assignments. However, there is another important place where education occurs: the church! Let’s explore how significant the role of the church is in the learning process. The Harvard Business Review recently ran an article with a fascinating title: “The Surprising Power of Questions.” The authors (Alison Brooks and Leslie John) say that questioning is a missed opportunity, and it is a powerful tool for unlocking value. Over 80 years ago, Dale Carnegie wrote his famous book: How to Win Friends and Influence People. “Be a good listener. Ask questions the other person will enjoy answering,” he said. Even still, the article in Harvard Business Review went on to say “Most people still fail to heed Carnegie’s sage advice.” Hosted by: Dr Sven Östring Guests: Kaysie Butler, Pr Mike Browning Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

C S Lewis, the 20th century atheist who became a Christian, once said, “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen; not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” It is like that with the Christian Bible. By it we understand the big questions of life — origins, meaning, and destiny. The Bible tells that story. But today we will look at a particular part of that theme; God as our teacher on the subject of redemption, and our role as His students.So, have your Bible ready as we begin. Hosted by: Pr Clive NashGuests: Steven Groom, Pr David Currie Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

Worship is a part of humanity, and it is central to the Christian experience. Whether we realise it or not, we all worship something. God has given clear instructions on what is healthiest for us to worship. Our Bible study today will investigate this. Hosted by: Blair Lemke Guests: Pr Abel Iorgulescu, Steven Groom Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

This study will focus on the only true solution to our greatest problem—We are our greatest problem. Jesus is the solution. Today we will study the life of the Master Teacher Himself. Hosted by: Pr Lyle SouthwellGuests: Pr Danny Milenkov, Morgan Vincent Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

Have you ever wanted to see God’s face; to stand in awe and adoration before the Almighty? As sinners we can’t see God right now, but through His character, we can know what He is like in character. Today’s study of the bible will explore this. Hosted by: Dr Sven ÖstringGuests: Hana Nakagawa, Pr Abel Iorgulescu Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

For someone who is trying to figure out what is real truth, the world can feel like a very confusing place. People have so many varying ideas and worldviews, and they all claim to be telling the truth. It can feel like quite a confusing maze! How do we know which worldview is true? The good news is this; through the Bible, God has revealed to us His transcendent understanding of the world. In this study we will explore God’s worldview, and how we can share it with others. In 1999, Warner Brothers Studios produced what is now considered to be one of the greatest science fiction films ever created. The Matrix. A very thought-provoking film on many levels. The basic premise is this: people are trapped inside a Matrix, but don’t realise that they trapped. It takes a computer nerd (called Neo) to free people from this Matrix. Reflect on the message of that film, as you do, you might detect parallels between it and the biblical theme of salvation, though the film’s version is a bit distorted. The critical problem in the film, is that reality is not what it seems: we believe we’re living ordinary lives, going to work in the morning, and coming home to our families in the evening. But the reality is nothing like that. That’s simply an illusion—a computer simulation. The film’s plot says that the truth is more complicated, we are actually trapped inside a giant Matrix, and highly intelligent machines are using us, like a human farm, and are harvesting our energy. In the film Neo needed to come to understand that truth, and then he could save all of humanity. Hosted by: Pr Clive NashGuests: Pr Harold Harker, Hana Nakagawa Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

The law of God is a transcript of His character. It reveals to us what God is like and what is important to Him. God’s Law also teaches us what it means to live lives of love, of faith and of obedience to Christ. Today’s Bible study will examine these truths. Hosted by: Blair LemkeGuests: Pr David Currie, Charissa Torossian Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

True education deals with the combined physical, mental and spiritual aspects of a person. For most of human history, education took place primarily in the home. As a consequence, the family should be understood as our first schoolroom. Today’s Bible Study will look at the vital role our family plays inour development. Hosted by: Steven GroomGuests: Pr Mike Browning, Rosemary Malkiewycz Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

Today we begin a new series of studies on the true principles that should drive Christian education. God is the source of all knowledge, so we will search the Scriptures to see how His knowledge is obtained. Hosted by: Pr Mike BrowningGuests: Morgan Vincent, Kaysie Butler Download the study notes at this link: www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/do…s/lgs-notes/

We have been told that it would be well for us to spend a thoughtful hour each day contemplating the life of Christ. In particular, we should dwell on the closing scenes. When you stop to consider the tremendous sacrifice that Jesus made, it will melt your heart and lead you to make some fairly significant decisions in your life. That’s our focus for today. Hosted by: Dr Sven ÖstringGuests: Rod Butler, Pr Mike Browning Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/

We are bombarded with messages every day of our lives—“buy this,” and “do that.” God has a message for our time too. A life changing, hope generating, life saving message. Our bible study today will reveal it. Hosted by: Steven GroomGuests: Nathan Tasker, Gayl Fong Download the study notes at this link: https://www.3abnaustralia.org.au/resources/downloads/lgs-notes/