June, 2015 (9)
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Heralds and Messengers (24:46-49)
Jesus told his disciples that repentance and forgiveness of sins must be heralded to all nations. Why are we so hesitant to act as heralds of the king?
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Three Piles of Hair (5:1-17)
What sort of prophet attacks his own head and chin with a sword? A prophet like Ezekiel. What sort of God destroys the inhabitants of his own chosen city? A God like Yahweh.
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Jesus’s Strategy for Mission (24:47-49)
Jesus found in the Old Testament his strategy for world mission. Do we imagine we could produce a better one?
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Happy with my hymnbook
A few weeks ago I was at a conference. It was excellent. The accommodation was good and the food was plentiful. It was good to catch up with old friends and to make some new ones. And there was a lovely unity. Those who chaired sessions or spoke were united…
