Category: Bible Study

Journey interrupted

We usually leap into the story of Abram in Genesis 12, however, he’s introduced in Genesis 11:27-32.  There, at the end of the list of descendants of Shem, following the scattering at Babel, we are introduced to Terah, the almost Patriarch. Terah has three children, Abram, Nahor and Haran, mirroring Noah’s three sons and Cain,… Continue reading Journey interrupted

Why study the life of Abraham?

In the Spring, our church did a series on Galatians.  Later in the Autumn, we will be working through the book of James. It’s important to read something like James alongside Galatians to help us deepen our understanding of what true faith looks like.  Galatians shows us that we are not saved by works, it’s… Continue reading Why study the life of Abraham?

Silence will Fall: An orderly Church 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

We used to run an After School Club. -excitable kids want to play with the toys, run off steam, tell us all about their days and what was going on in their lives.  Sometimes this was very chaotic and we had to work hard to get some peace and quiet in which they could listen.… Continue reading Silence will Fall: An orderly Church 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

A prophetic church (1 Corinthians 14)

Paul has argued that the proud, divided church in Corinth needs some crucial things to correct those problems.  They need love in all that they do and they need the gifts of the Spirit to be exercised by the whole body.  Here he focuses in on one specific gift, prophecy. Especially Prophecy (v1-5) Paul says… Continue reading A prophetic church (1 Corinthians 14)

Return of the King: Why read Revelation?

I was originally going to dive straight into 2 Chronicles for the Faithroots podcast but have decided instead to take a look at another slightly neglected book, this time from the New Testament. So, join us here for an adventure in the Book of Revelation. Audio

Typical? When our old testament heroes prove flawed

The other day I wrote responding to an article arguing that Abraham didn’t really lie when he passed  Sarah off as just his sister.  The reality is that when we read through the lives of people in Scripture we discover lots of things that would leave us deeply uncomfortable, horrified even about their behaviour.  Our… Continue reading Typical? When our old testament heroes prove flawed

In what order do you read the Old Testament?

If you pick up a Bible, you’ll find that it’s divided into two sections, the Old Testament and the New Testament.  Now, there are pros and cons to those labels.  They arose fairly early in church history to distinguish the part of Scripture that particularly focused on the New Covenant (later referred to as Testament),… Continue reading In what order do you read the Old Testament?

Handing on the baton

After a summer break for August, the Faithroots Podcast returns this week. We’re rounding up our look at 1 Chronicles. 1 Chronicles 22 -29 David is coming towards the end of his reign.  God has revealed to him that he is not he one to build a house for him.  How does David respond? He… Continue reading Handing on the baton

An excellent church (1 Corinthians 13)

At the end of 1 Corinthians 12, having talked about many of the problems and troubles in Corinth and having given some time to talking about things like gifts and unity, Paul says: “And yet I will show you the most excellent way.” Excellence is something we all crave.  Schools covert the “outstanding” status whilst… Continue reading An excellent church (1 Corinthians 13)