There is now an interruption to the instructions that YHWH is giving to Moses on Sinai. Whilst Moses was meeting with God on the mountain, trouble was brewing in the camp below. Aaron would be tested, how would he respond? “Make us gods” The people observe that Moses is taking time to return from Sinai. … Continue reading Rebellion
Tag: Forgiveness
Why had the woman at the well had five husbands?
Jesus meets a woman at a well and asks her for water. Then, when she expresses surprise at a Jew asking her for water, he offers her living water. When he tells her to get her husband, she explains that she cannot and he confirms she has spoken the truth. She has in fact had… Continue reading Why had the woman at the well had five husbands?
When Erika Kirk forgave her husband’s killer
Elton John sung “sorry seems to be the hardest word.” However, in my experience, “I forgive you” is often much harder, especially at the point where there has been no “sorry.” So when Erika Kirk said about Charlie Kirk’s murderer: “That man I forgive him.” That was hard. And others have found it still harder… Continue reading When Erika Kirk forgave her husband’s killer
The fruit of repentance
When the people came to John to be baptised, he insisted that they showed the fruit of repentance. When Jesus came to Zacheus’ house, he ensured that he give back to those he had defrauded and then to the poor. In Ephesians 2, we are told that we are saved by grace for good works.… Continue reading The fruit of repentance
Forgiveness: Can I forgive someone who has not repented?
Here’s my response to a question I’ve seen asked recently.
Does forgiveness require repentance?
There has been some discussion on social media this last few days about whether forgiveness requires repentance. In this video, I explain why I think it is necessary. I mention an article on the same subject by my friend Steve Kneale which you can read here.
#Worthy
The theme for our church’s Christmas events this year is “Worthy?” We are planning two carol services, a traditional style service with classic carols and readings on the 15th December in the evening and a family, nativity service on the 22nd December. We’re also planning for something on Christmas Eve and possibly Christmas Day too.… Continue reading #Worthy
A sort of reunion
There is one thing missing from the jigsaw. Joseph has been exalted to a high position but he remains exiled from his family. His original dreams indicated that his own family would bow down to him and recognise his authority. This has not happened yet and does not look like happen. How will God bring… Continue reading A sort of reunion
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The answer to judging
Our church have been working through the book of James recently through Sunday sermons and discussions at our life groups. We recently came to James chapter 4 and the strong instruction not to judge one another because that is to place ourselves as judges over God’s Law. This led to a good question “If we… Continue reading The answer to judging
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