The Bible is a massively underrated collection of books. I won’t go into what I mean by that statement too much other than to say that one of the things I note about some of those who make a claim to follow Jesus, is how little they know about Jesus based on the main text […]
Read More 2021 In The Word: New Testament ReviewIt’s fascinating to see responses to godly instructions. There is a type of thinking that says that each situation should be judged on its own merits and so whenpeople hear what sounds like a universal principle, they look for the exception with those scenarios that start with the phrase, ‘what happens if …’. We look […]
Read More The Marks 15: Live at Peace with AllAn eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. That’s a very simple thing to say and it’s packed with much truth and it’s often ignored. Here’s why it’s ignored. Whether it’s under the guise of self-defence or through the encouragement to stand up for yourself and be strong, there is something that just […]
Read More The Marks 14: Do Not Repay Evil With Evil“It’s alright. I know.” That statement is said, there’s a sage nodding of the head and there’s a distinct smug expression. What helps that expression with that statement is the backing to suggest that you do know. No one else knows better. You do. And let’s face it, you know and you’ve got good taste […]
Read More The Marks 13: Don’t Be Wise in Your Own EyesDo not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Romans 12:16 Look down at others. Snooty. Snobbish. Sometimes you give them the benefit of your pity and your patronage. The poor people, you think, let them have some crumbs of comfort from my table. The poor, pathetic creatures. Let’s feel sorry for them from the […]
Read More The Marks 12: Don’t Be Haughty, Be With The LowlyThere are glimpses of it in various expressions of life. How an organisation works well. How a team succeeds together. How those singers sing different notes that blend together so well. Even how a family comes together to arrange an important event. Those glimpses sees a recognition of the different people combining their differences to […]
Read More The Marks 11: Live in Harmony“You wouldn’t know. You haven’t gone through what I’ve gone through.” When that’s said, it’s usually shutting the door on a conversation and probably a relationship. Empathy is a powerful tool to be able to employ. If you know what it’s like, because you’ve been through the same thing or something very similar, it’s a […]
Read More The Marks 10: Rejoice and Weep AlongsideJust leave them alone. That’s often the advice given when someone is picking on you. Rather than engage them in conflict and get in trouble or get hurt, it’s best to just leave the other person alone. As we keep our distance from them so we can use the space to paint the pictures about […]
Read More The Marks 09: Bless Those Who Persecute YouWhenever Elisha was in the neighbourhood, she noticed. After a while from noticing, she’d invite him in to have something eat. Then eventually she persuaded her husband to make some renovations to ensure that whenever Elisha was around there was a place for him to rest and be refreshed. She really looked after him. When […]
Read More The Marks: 08 About HospitalityAnd all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. Acts 2:44-45 It is a remarkable feature of the early church as noted in the records noted by the doctor Luke. The community was known for giving, sharing […]
Read More The Marks: 07 Needs of the Saints
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