New Notes 01 – From the Old

Meekly and humbly, he approached the Lord. It was not that long ago that he had encountered Him in a life-changing way. Sitting quietly alone in his room, he noticed there was something going on that required his attention. So, now was the time to approach the Lord. In the quiet of the room, he […]

KMCD 43: The Kingsman Commissioned to Work from Work

The Kingsman is called by Jesus to serve in his workplace, symbolised by Simon’s miraculous catch of fish after a night of failure. This highlights that Christ can work through ordinary situations. The Kingsman learns to trust Christ’s word over personal experience, recognising his shortcomings, and ultimately finds a greater purpose in his labour.

WIWO: Mark – Episode 25: Resurrection and Commission

Reading: Mark 16:1-20 Context: Why are the women going to the tomb, and what do they discover there? The women love Jesus. The women seek to honour the body of the one that they love. This is an expression of great affection and care, even for one they expect to be dead. When they arrive […]

KMCD 25: Corinth and the Kingsman

What can the Kingsman pick up in learning from what happens in Corinth while exploring Acts 18:1-11? After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. That single line opens one of the most instructive passages for anyone who is serious about following Christ in the real world. Acts 18:1-11 does not give us Paul […]

KMCD 23: Mission, Partnership and the Kingsman

Previously, we explored what partnership means for the Kingsman — built around purpose, honest in contribution, humble in interdependence, and sustained by covenant rather than contract. Those four principles were drawn from the breadth of Scripture. But there is one passage that puts all of it in motion. One account where you see what those […]

WIWO: Mark – Episode 10: Rejection and Mission

Reading: Mark 6:1-29 Context: Why do Jesus’ own townspeople struggle to accept His authority and teaching? Heh. This bit is so funny. The folks in Jesus’ hometown struggle because they already know this fella. He was in that big family with that Mary woman. He was there with the brothers and sisters. We know this […]

KMCD 08: The Reach of the King

King Jesus operated in fascinating ways on the earth. In Matthew 9:9-13, we see Him call Matthew to follow Him and then respond to the disdain of the Pharisees for attending a dinner at Matthew’s house. Here are some reflections on the reach of the King. Who Jesus Chooses to Follow Him – What to […]

JJ25 #23 – The Sent Spirit Empowers

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. (Acts 1:8) God Sent His Spirit Power. This is something that so many look for. The thinking is that with power, […]

JJ25 #17 – Forgive and Redeem

For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (Colossians 1:13-14) God Sent His Son It is tragic when people die because that was not the plan. It is tragic when people suffer because that […]

JJ25 #16 – Fulfilling the Father’s Will

My food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish His work. (John 4:34) God Sent His Son Whatever the will of the Father was, Jesus made it His priority to fulfil it. The work of forgiveness and redemption is for lost humanity. The desire to demonstrate the love of […]