I recently preached at our old Church, Bearwood Chapel on 2 Corinthians 11:1-15. As is often the case, a first preach leads to further thoughts about what you believe needs to be emphasised. So, I’ve recorded a two-parter that goes through the key teaching from the passage.
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Zooming out from the burning bush
In Exodus 3-4, Moses finds himself in the very place that God is going to call him to lead the people out to. Moses must trace first the planned journey to Horeb or Sinai, there to meet the Lord God. He is the representative of his people. Horeb is described as “Holy Ground”. In other… Continue reading Zooming out from the burning bush
A sign and a sending
The Burning Bush Moses joins in taking responsibility for his father-in-law, Jethro’s sheep. One day, he is taken the flock to pasture near to Horeb or Sinai. The author identifies this as the Mountain of the Lord, foreshadowing what will happen years later when God will choose this place to meet Moses and to give… Continue reading A sign and a sending
The Bethel deep dive
Just a heads up about some posts that are coming up in the mix. I’m going to be doing a deep dive into the theology of Bethel, Redding CA and the wider movement. Bethel have been in the Christian news over the past few weeks as particular people and the culture have been criticized following… Continue reading The Bethel deep dive
Romans 1:8-15 (notes)
It is normal for Paul to follow his initial greeting with a prayer of thanksgiving for the recipient church. Here he gives thanks, not just for the Romans’ faith but because it is widely known. When Paul talks about the world, he means the known world of the day or Roman Empire (v8). Paul himself… Continue reading Romans 1:8-15 (notes)
My brother’s keeper Lord Mandelson, sackings and resignations
There is a scene in the West Wing where Toby, one of the team has leaked classified military information. Whatever the justification, he broke the law. He comes into the Oval Office, with his resignation letter only for President Bartlett to say: “I’m sorry but I cannot accept your resignation. I have to sack you.”… Continue reading My brother’s keeper Lord Mandelson, sackings and resignations
More Faith: Luke 18-19, widows, tax collectors and blindmen
After a little hiatus, I’ve got back to recording the video teaching series which accompanies the e-book “Introducing Jesus”. Here’s the latest installment. And here’s a link to the e-book You can catch up on the video series from the beginning here.
The wee-flea on Islamophobia
David Robertson, aka The Wee Flea has shared his latest Christian Today article on his blog. In it he responds to the recently shared proposal for a definition of “Islamophobia” from the UK Government. Robertson expresses concerns that this amounts to a return to the blasphemy laws of the past but specifically designed to protect… Continue reading The wee-flea on Islamophobia
Romans 1:1-7 (Notes)
Paul introduces himself as first, a δοῦλος a slave of Jesus, second an apostle and third as someone set apart for the Gospel of God (v1). The Gospel is an event that was promised in Holy Scripture, through the prophets (v2). It’s concerning God’s Son who is described in two ways. According to flesh he… Continue reading Romans 1:1-7 (Notes)
Is Nationalism a virtue? Responding to an old book review from Christian Concern
This is the argument made in a book review, or rather a book summary from Tim Dieppe of Christian Concern. The book is The Virtue of Nationalism by Yoram Hazony, an Israeli academic and the argument is that you have a binary choice between Nationalism and Imperialism. Nazism was in fact a form of imperialism… Continue reading Is Nationalism a virtue? Responding to an old book review from Christian Concern
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