Walkies! - The Emmaus road
Walkies! - The Emmaus road
by Colin Smith
This short reflection/sermon (510 words) recalls the experience of the disciples encountering Jesus when they are distressed and confused as they walk along the road to Emmaus. Its relevance to today’s journeying, or recreational walking, is identified in a way which encourages …
God's Forgiveness
God's Forgiveness
by Colin Smith
This short (505 words) reflection/ sermon considers the meaning and significance of the words “forgiveness” and “repentance” as used in the Bible. Their relationship to each other is explored and their implications in terms of God’s relationship with believers is shown to be sign…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 98 10/01/16
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 98 10/01/16
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Proper 10 (15) - Year C
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Proper 10 (15) - Year C
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Proper 10 (15) - Year C Service contains: Hymn: Immortal, invisible, God only wise or Amid uncertainty and doubt Prayer: Generous and caring God, we come Reading: Psalm 82 Poem: Justice Hymn: Praise to the holiest in the height or We come to you without pretense or God resists a …
The atonement (Yes, but)
The atonement (Yes, but)
by Colin Smith
This short (520 words) reflection explores the meaning of “atonement” and compares the various ways in which it is explained in the Bible. Whilst noting that the most common way relies on Jesus as a substitute for us before God, it gives a brief account of other understandings.T…
The Womens' Bible Commentary - God as "Father"
The Womens' Bible Commentary - God as "Father"
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
God as “Father” In addition to bringing about people’s transformation from the status of minor children under guardianship of the law to that of mature heirs able to enjoy their inheritance (see above on 3:23–26), the coming of Christ has other consequences as well…
The Womens' Bible Commentary - God’s People Celebrate and Dedicate the House of God
The Womens' Bible Commentary - God’s People Celebrate and Dedicate the House of God
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
God’s People Celebrate and Dedicate the House of God Ezra–Nehemiah reaches its climax with the public reading of the book of the Torah, after the walls of Jerusalem are restored. As the celebration begins, all the people gather in the plaza before the Water Gate. Ezra reads from …
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 95 20/12/15
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 95 20/12/15
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
Isaiah for everyone - Good News for People Who Are Broken and Flickering
Isaiah for everyone - Good News for People Who Are Broken and Flickering
by SPCK - John Goldingay
Good News for People Who Are Broken and Flickering In a movie we recently watched called Stuck between Stations, the protagonists, a man and a woman, tell each other stories that explicate something of who they are. The man is a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan who has watched one of …
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