2010 (78)
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In the hearing of the people (7:1)
The Jews to whom Jesus preached were confident that as the people of God, their status was secure. They were sure that their external privileges guaranteed their eternal salvation. How many people today - including many in evangelical churches - make the same mistake.
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Obsessed with sport?
An estimated 30 million across the UK watched England play Germany. World Cup football, Wimbledon tennis... you can’t get away from sport at the moment. Sport is one of our national idols. As a Christian, how should I react to this idolatry?
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Jacob and the stairway to heaven (Gen 28:10-22)
Jacob wanted God's blessing but had no relationship with God - until God met with him. Then at last he learned that God is present and personal.
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Hearing and doing the words of Jesus (6:43-49)
Jesus had many people who called themselves his disciples. All of them listened to his words and passed them on to others. But how many put them into practice?
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The speck and the log (6:41-42)
Christians can be very good at detecting the little sins in one another. When should we rebuke our fellow believers and when should we remain silent? And how good are we at recognising the greater sins in ourselves? And what are we to do about them?