Here’s the latest in our Jesus and the Gospels series on Luke 16
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Grace working backwards
The other Sunday, I preached on Nehemiah 13. At the start of the chapter, God’s people are reminded that the Moabites were meant to be excluded from the assembly of God’s people. Afterwards, my dad, who was visiting, reminded me of the case of Ruth, she was a Moabite and yet was welcomed into God’s… Continue reading Grace working backwards
The Faithroots Jesus Project
You may have noticed a new page on the site. The Jesus Project is an attempt to bring together some resources looking at Jesus and the Gospels, focusing on Luke’s account in his Gospel. The aim is to integrate materials for families, the First Look Course and an evangelistic resource and more in depth teaching… Continue reading The Faithroots Jesus Project
Lost
Here’s the latest in our Jesus and the Gospels series. Have a look at Luke 15
Isaiah in Lent
If you are looking for something to work through in the build up to Easter why not have a look at Arise and Shine. I put this together a couple of years ago specifically to include reflections for each of the 50 days of Lent.
Where do you stand?
The Ukrainian situation has changed dramatically in the past few months. The rhetoric from Britain and America for most of the war has been that we stand shoulder to shoulder with the Ukrainians as they face down Russian aggression. However, since President Trump’s inauguration, it has been clear that the US sees itself as having… Continue reading Where do you stand?
Over hearers
How do you preach a book like Obadiah? The prophecy is one of judgement and it would be tempting to launch into a hell fire and brimstone denunciation of the congregation. But is that what they need to hear. Even if rebuke and challenge is needed, does Obadiah’s message properly fit? If you feel uncomfortable… Continue reading Over hearers
A meal with Jesus
Here’s the latest in our “Jesus and the Gospels” series
Mustard
The image of someone with only a small amount of faith, comparable to the size of a tiny seed being able accomplish great things whether the casting of a tree as in Luke 17, mountain (Mark 11:22) or both (Matthew 17:20), is an evocative one. It is central to Jesus’ teaching about faith in Luke… Continue reading Mustard
Lost sons, shrewd stewards and loved beggars -common themes across the parables
One of the fascinating things that stands out as we read the parables of Jesus is to see the literary themes that link them together. As well as linking back to the stories about a lost sheep and a lost coin, the parable of the prodigal son links forward to the two parables in Luke… Continue reading Lost sons, shrewd stewards and loved beggars -common themes across the parables
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