Colossians 1: 1-8 The Colossians had not only heard the Good News of Jesus but responded to it wholeheartedly. The faith, hope and love St. Paul highlights in 1 Corinthians 13 are also emphasized here (see vs. 4-5). Once again it is love that is the primary evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work (v. 8). […]
Matt 2: 13-23.
Matt 1:18-25, Luke 1: 26-38 and Luke 2: 8-20.
Isaiah 65 – A passage put to many uses throughout the ages! There’s a lot to suggest an over-literal interpretation is unwise (e.g. v.26). However, the vision of a new creation is central to the Gospel – cf. Rom. 8, Rev. 21 etc.
Isaiah 64: Isaiah has said a lot about wrong behaviour. It’s often easier to point out others’ faults and apportion blame than embrace their weakness and vulnerability. This passage is a cry for help and a lesson for us.
Isaiah 61. God’s beautiful promises to His people are astonishing! Jesus used these words at the beginning of his ministry, claiming to fulfil them (Luke 4). So, how did he do that? And what does it mean for us?
Series based on Isaiah – God’s Mission – Does it matter? Let’s recognise who God really is and be open to the ‘new thing’ He wants to do through us. Let’s not become weary but be renewed by His light and truth. For God’s sake and the sake of a needy world! In the Beginning […]
Last in the series on the Songs of Ascents Psalms 133-134.
Isaiah 59 – The themes of truth and justice continue, as does the promise of God acting to bring salvation. No situation is beyond God’s saving reach. As people of the new covenant do we really believe this? Part 1 of the sermon Video Link – here Part 2 of the sermon
“God’s mission: does it matter?” (Isaiah 40, 55-60) Asking “God’s mission: does it matter?” deserves more than a brief “yes” or “no” answer. A fuller answer will come as we begin to explore in Isaiah something of the vision for the mission of God amongst his people, being set in place. Then we will be […]