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...
