by stuart | May 19, 2020 | Bible Study, Understanding Jesus, Weekly Reflection
Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No-one comes to the Father except through me…’ John 14:6 If we are to understand Jesus, then we must understand there is a reason for him. We understand there is a reason for doctors. When we are sick, we go to...
by stuart | May 18, 2020 | Bible Study, Understanding Jesus, Weekly Reflection
Whoever believes the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them. John 3:36 If we are to understand Jesus, then we need to understand what it means to believe in him. Over and again in scripture we are told to...
by stuart | May 15, 2020 | Bible Study, Understanding Jesus, Weekly Reflection
“Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends.” Luke 15:29 On one level it is easy to sympathise with the older brother in this parable. Who among us...
by stuart | May 14, 2020 | Bible Study, Corona Virus, Understanding Jesus, Weekly Reflection
Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, ‘Who do the crowds say I am?’ They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life.’ ‘But what...
by stuart | May 13, 2020 | Bible Study, Corona Virus, Understanding Jesus, Weekly Reflection
But to you who are listening I say: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who ill-treat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt...
by stuart | May 12, 2020 | Bible Study, Understanding Jesus, Weekly Reflection
After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. ‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!’ Mark 1:14-15 One of the most common questions Christians are asked is about...
by stuart | May 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel. Luke 2:29-32 Over...
by stuart | May 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Vera Topping’s funeral took place on Friday 8th May 2020 in Moneydig Presbyterian Church Graveyard. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made here or by post at the address below. James McMullan & Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53...
by stuart | May 8, 2020 | Bible Study, Corona Virus, Understanding God, Weekly Reflection
Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. Isaiah 40: 1-2 These last two...
by stuart | May 7, 2020 | Bible Study, Understanding God, Weekly Reflection
Elijah went before the people and said, ‘How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.I Kings 18: 21 There are some things we find difficult to decide. Should I take that new job? What university should I...
