Meeting God in Paul - Introduction
Meeting God in Paul - Introduction
by SPCK - Rowan Williams
Introduction Trying to write a very short book about St Paul feels a bit risky: from the early centuries of the Christian Church until now, the great minds of Christianity have worked out their thoughts in lengthy and impassioned dialogue with Paul’s letters, and the quantity and…
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 2d Shared Narrative Features
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 2d Shared Narrative Features
by SPCK - Edward Adams
Shared Narrative Features Using the categories of narrative analysis, we can see how the same story recounted in all four Gospels is developed and presented in different ways. In the next four chapters, we will look at the individual narrative renditions of the shared story. It i…
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…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Humility | Fruit of the Spirit
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Humility | Fruit of the Spirit
by BRF - Rona Orme
Sometimes translated as 'gentleness', humility means having an accurate understanding of ourselves - neither being puffed up with pride nor viewing ourselves as less than we are. The only one who should weigh people up is God. The word 'humility' comes from the Latin word humus, …
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Goodness | Fruit of the Spirit