After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. (Acts 1:3) When Jesus burst onto the scene, His message was about the Kingdom of God. Throughout His time serving on […]
Read More Acts Actually: 1 – Kingdom First, Kingdom LastChapter three in this first letter of John is one of the most powerful chapters in the Bible. There. I said it. From it’s start of delightful joy in the love of the Father, through to knowing how we are God’s children like Jesus because of love and ending in affirming we can love because […]
Read More The Love Letter Of John: 3 – Love Lays Down His LifeIt must have been quite something knocking around with Jesus. The many acts He did; the teachings He shared; His manner of life; His relationships both good and bad. Imagine hanging around Him for the best part of three years at close quarters taking in all that He was doing and believing that He is […]
Read More The Word In John: 16 – Always Someone There To Remind YouThis part of Jesus’ conversation with His disciples features a number of questions and answers. Questions from disciples who don’t always get attention – Philip, Judas and Thomas. I like how that shows Jesus as being one who loves conversation with any of His followers and in this setting invites questions even if they reveal […]
Read More The Word In John: 14 – Peace: So Your Heart Won’t Be TroubledHe is supposed to be the one that has come to rescue His people. He is to fulfil the expectations of prophecies from hundreds of years before Him. He is supposed to establish a rule that attracts many and brings peace to all. It’s a bit bizarre then, that when He performs a stunning miracle […]
Read More The Word in John: 6 – Jesus Is WeirdCommunication with God is very important. It is essential to the breathing rhythm of the follower of Jesus that as they work out the will of the Lord in their serving and living, they likewise take in what God says to them with the Spirit that inspires insight. There are a number of different prayers […]
Read More Ten Important PrayersThe phrase ‘with the greatest of respect’ is a polite disclaimer for an avalanche of sentiment that may not appear all that respectful. Therefore, with the greatest of respect, some of us in church gatherings are looking for a lot of things, but Jesus isn’t high on that list. It’s almost like we treat the […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Seeking Spiritual Seekers For Overflow GenerosityIt has always been bizarre to me how some can behave in foolish and sometimes dangerous ways and blame it on ‘being in the Spirit’. It’s bizarre to me because one aspect of the Spirit fruit is self-control. That would suggest that dangerous, reckless, foolish and harmful behaviour could never be sourced in the Spirit […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Living Properly Under The Spirit’s ControlBible study. I love it and I am not ashamed about it. I am not referring to an immensely academic exercise that leaves you confused about Greek, Hebrew and dictionary definitions of words like propitiation and transubstantiation. That has its place for those that way inclined. I am referring to such a love for God […]
Read More A Grateful Heart For Those Who Teach ScriptureSomething happened to me that changed my life markedly. Elsewhere I have shared the experience that changed my engagement with God from a cerebral undertaking to being consumed with a passion for Him. It is something that I don’t expect a stranger to properly comprehend, because it took me a while to get around what […]
Read More A Holy Spirit Appreciation: Outpouring, Indwelling, Overflowing, Far-reaching
