KMCD 18: The Kingsman as a Good Host

Hosting well is something we’re not naturally equipped for. That might seem a strange thing to say. Most of us would consider ourselves reasonably welcoming people. We hold the door. We smile when someone new walks in. We’re not deliberately cold or unkind. But there’s a significant difference between not being hostile and actually being […]

WIWO: Mark – Episode 14: The Great Confession

Reading: Mark 8:22-38 Context: How does the gradual healing of the blind man parallel the disciples’ gradually developing understanding? Throughout the journey of discipleship, the disciples see what Jesus does, but they don’t always understand it at the time. Indeed, they will often misunderstand what He does, and it will take gradual learning to understand […]

Dryden Shorts – With Permission

They sought the Lord for counsel. When he gave them the go-ahead, they would boldly go and follow the instructions. There was something intriguing about these great men of God who accomplished so much, still seeking God’s permission first. They could have gone ahead and done what they wanted; they had the experience and the […]

KMCD 17: Hope, The Fellowship and the Kingsman

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13 (ESV) There is a word that gets worn smooth with use, until it barely means anything at all. Hope. We say it lightly — […]

WIWO: Mark – Episode 13: Faith Beyond Boundaries

Reading: Mark 8:1-21 Context: Why does Jesus perform a second feeding miracle, and what might this signify? The first feeding was significant because of the audience. The second feeding is significant because of the audience. In the first feeding, the people of Israel benefited. In the second, it’s the Gentiles that are also getting a […]

Dryden Shorts – God’s Idea of Restoration

Typical God. My idea of restoration: I lose £50, I get back £50. (Adjusted for inflation 😊) God’s idea of restoration: Whatever is lost is nothing compared to what He will give. I lost some joy. He gives me greater joy because of the heightened sense of joy at its being restored. I lost peace. […]

KMCD 16: The Gift, The Fellowship and the Kingsman

This is based on reading 1 Peter 4:10-11 The Function of Fellowship: Gifted to Serve “As each has received a gift.” Not some. Not those with theological training. Not the ones who have been walking with Jesus the longest, or the ones who seem the most naturally talented, or the ones in any kind of […]

WIWO: Mark – Episode 12: Heart Matters

Reading: Mark 7:1-37 Context: What specific traditions are the Pharisees concerned about, and why do they matter to them? In this episode, the Pharisees were concerned about the state of the hands. The tradition they observed was ensuring that hands were washed before partaking of food. This wasn’t for hygiene reasons; this was for the […]

Dryden Shorts – Standing on the Promises of God

God will. He will keep His promises. He will watch over. He will protect. He will guide. He will provide. He has done, and He will continue to do. Will I? Will I trust Him and stand on that word? One decision at a time … God help me. Will you? When the situation is […]

KMCD 15: The Song, The Fellowship and the Kingsman

What do we sing about God? We sing of His glory, His love, His compassion, His righteousness, His glory, His wisdom, and so much more. And as we sing, we are filled in our souls with expressions of praise and adoration of someone so brilliant. Even if we’re convicted of sin or challenged about behaviour […]