Jesus is anointed at Bethany (Isaiah 43:16-21; John 12:1-8)
The anointing of Jesus in Bethany.
Mary shows her love for Jesus.
Something passionate and extravagant seems to be the only apt human response to make.
How might God be challenging us to show passionate love and compassion to others?
Mothering Sunday (Colossians 3 v12-17; Psalm 24)
A time to think about how we provide care, security, love to families and children and to open our doors – to be places into which Jesus has been invited.
A time to celebrate everything that Mary and mothering represent.
An opportunity to thank God for his offer of love, for his enfolding us by…
The Parable of the Fig Tree (Luke 13:1-9, Isaiah 55:1-9)
LENT – a spiritual spring cleaning:
a time to clear out those things which get in the way of our relationship with Jesus;
a time to nourish that relationship by spending more time with him.
This Lent, in what ways can you spend more time with Jesus?
The Promise to Abraham (Luke 13:31-35, Genesis 15:1-12 and 17-18)
LENT: Journeying with God (Luke 4:1-13)
“If God says you can do it, you should do it; but if he doesn’t, think twice.”
The Great Commandment (Lev 19:9-18, Matt 22:34-40)
The Great Commandment (Leviticus 19:9-18, Matthew 22:34-40)
TREASURE – Strive to look after all creation
TREASURE – the fifth mark of Mission: Strive to look after all creation. (Genesis 1:20-31)
TRANSFORM – Work against injustice in our society
TRANSFORM – the fourth mark of Mission: Work against injustice in our society, to challenge violence of every kind and work for peace and reconciliation. (Luke 6:27-38, Zechariah 8:14-23) Discussion points:Is attempting to transform the unjust structures of society integral to our call as…
TEND – Respond to people’s needs
TEND – the third mark of Mission: respond to the needs of people by loving service. Luke 10:25-37 – The Parable of the Good Samaritan
TEACH – teach, baptise and encourage
TEACH – the second mark of Mission: teach, baptise and encourage new believers. (Luke 24:36-49 , Romans 12:1-18) There are two types of teaching in the New Testament: kerygma (proclamation) and didache (instruction). Kerygma is the message of the Good News, while didache is what is expected of us in order to live out the Gospel in our daily lives. …