Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 and 2 Samuel 7:1-11, and v16 (N.B. Luke 1:46b-55; Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; and Romans 16:25-27- also on Year B Advent 4) Scripture: David & Mary’s Relationship with God David’s intentions appear good, but God’s reaction suggests the King has got it wrong. David has underestimated God, despite knowing Him better than anyone …
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Leadership in the Kingdom of God, 2.0
Scripture: Judges 4:1-7 and 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (N.B. Psalm 123; Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; Psalm 90:1-8, [9-11], 12; and Matthew 25:14-30 – also on Year A Proper 28/Ordinary 33) Introduction Topical to think about who can lead in the Kingdom, (I don’t do topical, I do Biblical, but it’s the scripture for today). Judges 4:1-7: Deborah …
Remembrance for the Future
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18 and Matthew 25:1-13 (N.B. Joshua 24:1-3a; Psalm 78:1-7; Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16; Amos 5:18-24; Wisdom of Solomon 6:17-20; and Psalm 70 – also on Year A Ordinary 32/Proper 27) Scripture Thessalonians: Probably Paul’s earliest letter, Sent in haste to deal with a specific issue. Paul is eager to help and …
God’s Judgement on Those Who Forget His Commandment
Scripture: Ezekiel 21 We’ve just heard from Ezekiel in about 590BC, prophesying that Babylon would destroy Judah and Jerusalem – all that was left of the 12 tribes of Israel. It’s easy to think of such apocalyptic OT writings as a bit literary and not literal, but before Ezekiel was a refugee and prophet, he was …
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Abundant Encouragement
Scripture: Romans 8:26-39 (N.B. Genesis 29:15-28; Psalm 105:1-11, 45b or Psalm 128; 1 Kings 3:5-12; Psalm 119:129-136; and Matthew 12:31-33, 44-52- also on this day, Proper 12 Year A) Introduction God knew that we would face difficulties and weakness, the Christian life would not always be an easy one lived with strength. Scripture In Romans, …
You Are Good Soil- What’s Your Harvest?
Scripture: Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23. (N.B. Genesis 25: 19-34; Pslam 119: 105-112; Isaiah 55: 10-13; Psalm 65: (1-8), 9-13; and Romans 8: 1-11 also this day – Year A Proper 10.) Introduction It’s good to be back, after our COVID lockdown! The Parable of the Sower I have heard this parable explained in two ways: …
We’re Not Looking for Power, but Faith
Scripture: Mark 6:1-13 and 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 (N.B. 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10; Psalm 48; Ezekiel 2:1-5; and Psalm 123-also on this day Year B Ordinary 16) Introduction Sometimes we beat ourselves up “if only we really believed and really loved like Jesus we would transform the world.” No we wouldn’t! OK to confess and examine our performance, …
Trinity: Doctrine and Scripture
Scripture: John 3:1-17 (N.B. Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; and Romans 8:12-17- also on Trinity Sunday Year B) Aim: To demystify the Doctrine of the Trinity – as far as I understand it! Introduction: Trinity Today is Trinity Sunday. This is the day when traditionally we think about God as three persons in one: God the Father, Jesus …
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