And the crowds asked him, “What then shall we do?” And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” (Luke 3:10-11 ESV) Zechariah and Elizabeth’s miracle son established the call to repentance in simple and yet radical ways. Mountains made […]
Read More A Look at Luke 3 – The Way PreparedThe righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. (Proverbs 29:7 NIV) The effort and sentiment behind the bid to make poverty history is rooted in a tremendous compassion for the poor. Whether humanity will ever reach the stage where the impoverished is a distant memory is open to […]
Read More 16MTP 29 – Justice for the PoorHe pleaded guilty but for legal procedural reasons the detail of the case were brought to the attention of the court. The victim sat and heard the recounting of the series of events where she was dismantled psychologically and then abused physically. The pain she felt was keenly felt by her family who devastated to find […]
Read More A Question On MercyIt’s a matter of trust. Reading through the set of rules listed in Exodus 22, there are a few key themes that emerge. The first is seen in the first 17 verses. Here if a person has been wronged then steps should be taken to compensate. To compensate takes into consideration not just what has been lost […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 22 – These Are The Rules Part 2Things happen and sometimes it happens to get us to look at who we are as well as what we do in order to see if it makes sense to persist or to change. April was such a month for that type of reflection. It was done in the company of good people who gave […]
Read More YIR15 – 04 – Sober Reflection for Promising ProgressAll of life is about God. That’s a lesson I keep learning just in case I think there’s an avenue untouched by the reality of Him. On this occasion I was busy minding my own business. Literally. My business among other things involves delivering Health & Safety training. That involves showing the Bradford Stadium Fire […]
Read More What To Do About InjusticeThe Old Testament prophets had a tough gig. There were the occasions when they could reassure the people of God that they would win the battle they were about to fight. As mouthpieces for God they were primarily there to share the heart of God on the matter and that ultimately looked at getting people […]
Read More An Emerging Voice For JusticeReuben replied, “Didn’t I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you wouldn’t listen! Now we must give an accounting for his blood.” They did not realize that Joseph could understand them, since he was using an interpreter. (Genesis 42:22-23) Can you imagine living in the grip of fear? Can you imagine being […]
Read More Genesis: 42 – The Power of the Fear of ReprisalJudah recognized them and said, “She is more righteous than I, since I wouldn’t give her to my son Shelah.” And he did not sleep with her again. (Genesis 38:26) Ever since Adam and Eve had their falling out, male-female relationships have not been as harmonious as they could be. It’s one thing to get […]
Read More Genesis: 38 – If You Don’t Treat Her RightThen Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, “You have brought trouble on me by making me obnoxious to the Canaanites and Perizzites, the people living in this land. We are few in number, and if they join forces against me and attack me, I and my household will be destroyed.” But they replied, “Should he have […]
Read More Genesis: 34 – The Problem With Taking Matters Into Your Own Hands
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