When Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem this was the fulfilment of age-long divine promises at the “midpoint” between distinct eras (BC/AD). The Messiah (Hebrew: Anointed One or, in Greek: Christos) was to receive universal dominion as God’s supreme Servant-King. Many facets of Jesus’ life and ministry were foretold or foreshadowed in prophecy, including...
Year: 2020
What Does The Normal Christian Life Look Like? – Autumn 2020
There’s a lot of uncertainty about what ‘the new normal’ will be like! But what should we expect ‘normal life’ to be like for the Christian? Thankfully there are some things we can be sure about because the Bible tells us! Sadly, Christians have sometimes given an over-cooked version of the Christian life (perfect joy,...
Simon’s Scrawl – Summer 2020
There’s been a lot of talk about the ‘new normal’ – what life will be like when we finally emerge from Covid 19. There’s no doubt many things will be ‘new’ – will we ever get back to shaking hands, or socialising as we did? No doubt many more people will be working from home...
Motto Verse for 2020: Colossians 1:6
Colossians 1:6: All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God’s grace in all its truth.
Nativity Presentation: Luke 1:46-56: Mary’s Song: the Christmas revolution
Talk starts with prayer after reading at 1.09
Advent Sunday: Hebrews 7:11-28: what kind of hope? A better hope
Talk starts at 2.27 after reading and with prayer
Luke 16:1-15: learning from Jesus: no time to waste
Talk starts at 3.16 after reading and prayer