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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…

How God Became King - 10 The Remaking of Meanings

by SPCK - N T Wright

The Remaking of Meanings We noted in part 1 of this book the way in which we have been conditioned to read the gospels as though the themes of the kingdom and the cross could be held at arm’s length from one another…

Mere Apologetics - 7b Opening the Door to Faith

by SPCK - Alister McGrath

Opening the Door to Faith First, this approach is not well-grounded in the Bible. Truth, especially for the Old Testament, primarily designates reliability and trustworthiness. The apologetic issue is that God is a secure base, a place of safety on which to build the life of fait…

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Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 207

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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…

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Hosanna! in the highest Heaven

by Richard Shrimpton

Mark 1:1-11, Palm Sunday. Jesus rides into Jerusalem

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THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - Jesus and the Samaritan Woman

by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley

Jesus and the Samaritan Woman Prior to this story of Jesus’ visit to Samaria, Jesus’ activity has centered on the people and places of official Judaism (e.g., 2:13–25; 3:1–21)…

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The Women's Bible Commentary - Love More and More: Sexual Behaviour and Social Morality

by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley

The Household Code The author believes that behaviour appropriate to the new life is communal in nature (3:12–15), constituted by Christian worship (3:16–17), and marked by the peace and harmony of the reconciled creation (3:14)…

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The Women's Bible Commentary - Rejection in Nazareth

by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley

Rejection in Nazareth At the completion of the parables, Matthew again mentions Jesus’ natal family (cf.12:46– 50). The comments of those in Nazareth (cf. Mark 6:1–6a) indicate the failure of some to grasp Jesus’ message; thus they fulfil Jesus’ citation of Isaiah 6:9–10 (Matt. 1…

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The Women's Bible Commentary - Tax Collectors and Prostitutes

by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley

Tax Collectors and Prostitutes Jews regarded tax collectors, agents of Rome’s occupation government in Judea, as traitors…

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The Women's Bible Commentary - The Daily diakonia

by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley

The Daily diakonia Movement two of Acts opens with a conflict typically described as the neglect of Greek-speaking widows in the daily distribution of food…

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embodying mark - 3 Following the Healer

by SPCK - meda a a stamper

3 Following the Healer Hearing the healing in Mark The teacher on the boat of Mark 4 has crossed over to the other side. Beyond the stormy seas, he is confronted by the torment of human suffering in its various guises: the raging of a tortured demoniac, the desperation of the fat…

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THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - The Parable of the Yeast

by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley

The Parable of the Yeast By teaching in parables, Jesus assumes Wisdom’s role. The third of seven parables gathered in chapter 13 presents a woman as a main character. Paralleling 13:31–32, the immediately preceding parable of the Mustard Seed…

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embodying mark - 6 Following the Lover

by SPCK - meda a a stamper

6 Following the Lover Now we arrive in Jerusalem, where Jesus must face the murderous keepers of the vineyard, who have from the start opposed his proclamation and embodiment of God’s alternative kingdom way…

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glimpses of glory - Proper 16 - Year C

by SPCK - David Adam

Proper 16 Gracious God, open out eyes and extend our vision: let us see what you would have us do, what we are capable of and what we can do now…

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glimpses of glory - The Fourth Sunday Before Advent - Year A

by SPCK - David Adam

The Fourth Sunday before Advent Lord, open our eyes to your glory, that we may know your presence and power, and in knowing you, we may love and serve you and live in righteousness and peace…

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journeying with John - 2 Epiphany Revealing glory: signs and wonders

by SPCK - Woodward, Gooder and Pryce

2 Epiphany Revealing glory: signs and wonders John’s Gospel, like Mark’s, has no birth narrative. For the most part the Prologue to John’s Gospel fills this gap…

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journeying with John - 1 Advent and Christmas

by SPCK - Woodward, Gooder and Pryce

1 Advent and Christmas The Prologue of John is one of the most beautiful pieces of writing in the whole of the New Testament, and no carol service would be complete without the rolling lyricism. So iconic is it that many people can quote its opening verses from memory…

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