All our sickness, all our sorrowsJesus carried up the hill.He has walked this path before us,He is walking with us still;Turning tragedy to triumph,Turning agony to praise,There is blessing in the battleSo take heart and stand amazed.[1] But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement… Continue reading All Our Sickness … All our Sorrow
Category: Bible Study
Going Home (Part 2)
We are running a little series of videos on our You Tube Channel, Faithroots Bearwood Chapel based on John 14. In today’s post we look at the question of Assurance. Jesus’ promise that there is “more than enough room” points to God’s lavish grace. We do not need to worry that he is looking for… Continue reading Going Home (Part 2)
Going Home (1)
Here is the first in a series of little video clips looking at John 14. How do we encourage one another as we face the grief of losing loved ones to COVID-19? How do we face the fear of death and dying ourselves? John 14:1-7 says 14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God;… Continue reading Going Home (1)
“Only the young”
For Starters What are the good things about being young? What (if anything) are the negatives of being young? A Look at the Text What does the Text say? Youth is to be enjoyed (11:7-10) 11:7-8; The author uses the imagery of light and sight to show that there is joy and delight in life.… Continue reading “Only the young”
A different kind of leader
Isaiah 42:1-4 What makes a good leader? Perhaps we think in terms of charisma, competence, strength, a compelling vision. Think about these people: Theresa May, Jeremy Corbyn, Nicol Sturgeon, Robert Mugabe, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin. What makes people look to them as leaders. What about leaders more locally, church, home, school, work. What authority do… Continue reading A different kind of leader
Isolation and Communion (Part 2)
A Look at the Bible It is important to get back to Scripture and see what is going on when the supper of bread and wine is first shared and what instructions are given. I think this is a useful opportunity, not just to help us make pragmatic decisions about getting through Coronavirus but to… Continue reading Isolation and Communion (Part 2)
False Accusation
At some point, it is likely that as a believer you will face false accusation. One of the Devil’s names, Satan, literally means “the accuser” his aim is to accuse believers to cause them to feel guilt and shame, he is the father of lies and so it is no surprise that his accusations are… Continue reading False Accusation
“Everything you Need”
A talk from 2 Peter 1:1-4 Introduction Are you ready for what lies ahead? How are we going to cope? There are practical worries. Will we run out of toilet rolls and bread? Will we continue to be paid if there is no work? Will we be physically safe from the virus. Then there are… Continue reading “Everything you Need”
Thankless?
Thankless (Ecclesiastes 9:11-10:4) For Starters Who would win? 100 metre’s sprint: Usain Bolt or me? A physics quiz: Stephen Hawkings or Donald Trump? A football match: Chelsea or Bradford City? How do you feel when you put in a lot of thought/effort but get little or no thanks 2. A Look at the Text In… Continue reading Thankless?
"I don't just want you to survive…"
Here is our latest vlog. We are trying to provide both written and audio/visual content. In today’s video, we look at Psalm 29 and ask the question “Is it possible to do more than just survive a crisis?” I am grateful to some of our asylum seeker church family who have taught me much about… Continue reading "I don't just want you to survive…"
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