Tag: Jesus

When people know nothing at all about Jesus

On a Friday afternoon, a group of us from our church get together at a local pub for one of our small groups.  The approach is “Ask anything?” Sometimes one of the group will raise a question that’s been bothering them but if not, the group leader will put forward a question to get us… Continue reading When people know nothing at all about Jesus

Faith

Jesus’ preaching and miracle working is drawing crowds but we also get to see Jesus’ interactions with individuals who are called to follow him.  How will people respond? The hostility of Scribes and Pharisees is contrasted with the faith of others who believe in Jesus, receive healing and follow him. 9.1 Read Luke 5:1-11 Jesus… Continue reading Faith

The preacher

Jesus’ baptism and temptation mark the beginning of his public ministry.  Jesus returns from the Jordan river and begins preaching, visiting synagogues on the Sabbath and addressing the crowds which begin to be drawn to him as he starts to do miraculous signs and heal the sick.[1] Note that Matthew specifically links this with John’s… Continue reading The preacher

Introducing Jesus

There are four Gospels or accounts focusing on the life of Jesus.   John stands distinct from the other three with Matthew, Mark and Luke being referred to as The Synoptic Gosels meaning that they can be read together. This is due to the fact that there appears to be a significant overlap of source material… Continue reading Introducing Jesus

Love God, love the saviour -lessons from a typo

When reading through my article on a theology of risk, a friend spotted a fascinating typo.  I had intended to write “One way in which I love God with my whole heart is by loving my neighbour as myself” Instead I’d written: “One way in which I love God with my whole heart is by… Continue reading Love God, love the saviour -lessons from a typo

Did Jesus really not care about doctrinal orthodoxy?

A comment I frequently hear/see is that “Jesus of Nazareth” wasn’t much interested in doctrinal orthodox, especially when it comes to our doctrine of God and the Trinity.  It tends to come from those quarters where people want to place an emphasis on following Jesus’ example and teaching, especially when it comes to social agendas.… Continue reading Did Jesus really not care about doctrinal orthodoxy?