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Moulin Rouge Bible Study Part 9
Moulin Rouge Bible Study Part 9
by Tim Marshall
Moulin Rouge Cover Letter A Bible Study which relies heavily on discussion rather than leading. Using the film 'Moulin Rouge' as a starting point and then looking at a variety of passages (which can be obtained from the web in a variety of different translations) There are questi…
JOHN: The people's bible commentary - I AM THE VINE
JOHN: The people's bible commentary - I AM THE VINE
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
I AM THE VINE The various themes introduced in chapter 13 were developed through chapter 14, including the key elements of a farewell speech. Finally, Jesus said, ‘Rise, let us go from here’ (14:31). However, they do not do this until 18:1. Some scholars suggest that chapters 15—…
Two mothers of Bethlehem
Two mothers of Bethlehem
by Kit Walkham
A short but powerful drama or shared reading for 2 women. Aims to link Christmas and Easter. Stories for children help prepare them for the realities of life. So bereaved mothers from 1st century and 21st century Bethlehem challenge Mary as to what stories she told Jesus. Writte…
LWPT Meditations - Easter Day - Year B
LWPT Meditations - Easter Day - Year B
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – Easter Day Year B Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29 Ezekiel 37: 1-14 Mark 16: 1-8 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11 God makes impossible things possible When Moses led the children of Israel out of Egypt, they became trapped on the shores of the Red Sea, with Pharaoh’s army in hot pursuit.…
Numbers and Deuteronomy for Everyone - On Appointing a New Leader
Numbers and Deuteronomy for Everyone - On Appointing a New Leader
by SPCK - John Goldingay
On Appointing a New Leader NUMBERS 27:12-23 The rector of a church I know has announced that she intends to retire in a few months, and the church is in the midst of the process for appointing a new rector. The present rector has been there for twenty years and has led the church…
Joshua, Judges and Ruth for Everyone - Which Side Are You On? Neither
Joshua, Judges and Ruth for Everyone - Which Side Are You On? Neither
by SPCK - John Goldingay
Which Side Are You On? Neither JOSHUA 5: 2-15 We were discussing the book of Job in a class this week. I have abandoned giving a set lecture on the book because when students have read it as part of their preparatory homework, they come to class with many questions and issues the…
The worst time of year, in the cold of the winter
The worst time of year, in the cold of the winter
by Andrew Pratt
The worst time of year, in the cold of the winter, no time to be travelling, setting abroad, yet here in this story the Magi are coming bringing the riches the world can afford. This frankincense speaks of the prayers of the people, while gold represents all the wealth of the ear…
THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - Israelites in Egypt
THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - Israelites in Egypt
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
Israelites in Egypt The descendants of Jacob number seventy when they arrive in Egypt. They multiply and fill the land of Egypt with language reminiscent of the fertility of creation in Genesis (Exod. 1:7; Gen. 1:28)…
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Proper 21 Year B
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Proper 21 Year B
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Proper 21 Numbers 11.4-6, 10-16, 24-29 James 5.13-20 Mark 9.38-50 Moses has had enough of the people. He has led them out of slavery, and they have been saved and protected by God’s strength throughout. They have seen the waters of the sea part just for them, they have seen water…
Out of Egypt now in Canaan
Out of Egypt now in Canaan
by Andrew Pratt
Out of Egypt now in Canaan, finding freedom in this place celebrating liberation, Hebrews learning of God's grace. Now this story, part of hist'ry, told again from year to year: speaks of haste, release and rescue, time of tension, time of fear. Verses 3-4 follow Tune: ALL FOR JE…
The Women's Bible Commentary - Prayer of Confession
The Women's Bible Commentary - Prayer of Confession
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
Prayer of Confession The prayer that follows weaves a contrite response to the warnings of Deuteronomy 28, echoing closely the penitential prayer of Daniel 9: “The Lord our God is in the right, but there is open shame on us today… because we have sinned before the Lord” (1:15–17;…
Meanderings
Meanderings
by Roger Johnson
Evangelism Bulletin 261 – Meanderings So, the Israelites escape from slavery in Egypt under the faltering leadership of Moses. Timidly he confronts Pharoah asking him to release the Israelites from slavery. At the God-ordained moment they make their hasty escape. Miraclulous even…
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 14 year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 14 year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
Twelve Months of Sundays – Year A Ordinary Time Proper 14 Genesis 37.1–4, 12–28 Romans 10.5–15 Matthew 14.22–33 A recently published letter from Qumran (4QMMT) helps us to see what Paul is talking about here. It mostly contains priestly regulations. But the last part is a fresh t…
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Proper 19 Year A
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Proper 19 Year A
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Lectionary reflections - Year A Ordinary Time Proper 19 Genesis 50.15–21 Romans 14.1–12 Matthew 18.21–35 It is very annoying to think that God may have different standards of judgement from ours. All three of today’s readings warn that the obvious surface reaction to one particul…
Acts for Everyone part 1 - Here Comes the Power