Your Majesty

It was a big deal to acknowledge someone as the Son of David. In essence, what is being proclaimed is royalty.  Someone worthy of the crown of the greatest King in their history. That this new hope should enter the main city in such humility is fitting of the Man who was born in humble […]

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Wicked Servant

I wonder what would happen if the church was as serious about forgiveness as it is about other more prominent issues. Having just spoken of procedure to take to sort out relational disharmony, Jesus replies to a good question about forgiveness. The story Jesus outlines is stunning, gripping and ultimately shows how seriously God treats […]

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Herod Complex

I love a good political thriller. The quest for power leads to underhanded deals, blackmail, betrayal and murder. The one in power is vulnerable, the one lusting after the power will do anything to get it and will eventually pay the price for as the saying goes, you live by the sword – you die […]

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Saviour King

Superman and Spider-Man have something in common. They are both super heroes. Now I know that may come as a shock to you but it’s true. They are in the business of rescuing people and stopping bad people. The hope of the Messiah was partly about saving as well. Saving and stopping the bad guys. […]

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Allegiance

Apparently the British are not all that patriotic, My resident expert pointed out that when he was in Canada, he could tell quite clearly that these people were passionate about their country through the flags displayed virtually everywhere. Journeying south to the USA, my expert knew immediately from again the flags and other material that […]

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Jesus Is … King of Kings

They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful. (Revelation 17:14) Royalty, majesty, kingdom and authority. There have been so many empires from the Ancient Egyptians through the Babylonian, Greek, and […]

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