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 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...
by stuart | May 6, 2020 | Bible Study, Understanding God, Weekly Reflection
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalm 51: 10-12 At the heart of our...
by stuart | May 5, 2020 | Bible Study, Corona Virus, Understanding God, Weekly Reflection
When Uriah’s wife heard that her husband was dead, she mourned for him. After the time for mourning was over, David had her brought to his house, and she became his wife and bore him a son. But the thing David had done displeased the Lord. 2 Samuel 11:26-27 The story...
