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In the hearing of the people (7:1)

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:30:27 +0000

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.

Jacob and the stairway to heaven (Gen 28:10-22)

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:30:54 +0000

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.

Hearing and doing the words of Jesus (6:43-49)

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:30:18 +0000

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?

The speck and the log (6:41-42)

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:30:15 +0000

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?

Noah and the way of escape (Genesis 3)

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:30:55 +0000

Noah was told that there was a way of escape from the coming wrath - but only one. Noah believed and was safe.

Pressed down and running over (6:37-42)

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:30:32 +0000

God has treated us with extraordinary, overflowing kindness. Jesus expects us now to show the same kindness to people who have hurt or harmed us.

Adam: dragged from his hiding-place (Genesis 3)

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:30:44 +0000

Adam full of shame and fear hid among the trees. But God called him out and questioned him. What did Adam learn from his encounter with God?

Imitating a generous God (6:27-36)

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:30:33 +0000

How should Jesus's disciples treat people who hurt and harm them? What is the benchmark? Jesus tells us that our benchmark must be the character and behaviour of God himself, our Father in heaven.

Turning the other cheek (6:27-36)

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 09:30:05 +0000

Jesus commanded his disciples to submit to blatant injustice. Did he really mean it? And is it possible to do it?

Love your enemies (6:27-36)

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 09:30:09 +0000

Jesus commanded his disciples to love their enemies. But what does love mean? And how do we put his command into practice?