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Blindingly Obvious
Blindingly Obvious
by Meryl White
A reflection on the story of Bartimeaus and the first thing he saw - the triumphal entry to Jerusalem. After and introduction to the story, the author attempts to consider the events leading up to Jesus triumphal entry to Jerusalem through the eyes of a blind beggar. It ponders o…
Jesus Heals a Blind Man
Jesus Heals a Blind Man
by Dave Hopwood
The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But… Bible Ref: Matthew 16-18; Mark 8 & 9; Luke 9; John 7-8 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a na…
The Blind Man's Story
The Blind Man's Story
by Dave Hopwood
Seeing and Believing Bible Ref: Luke 10-13; John 9 & 10 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the linking text as well as t…
Letter From a Tribune to the Prefect of Judea
Letter From a Tribune to the Prefect of Judea
by Roger Price
This is one of a number of monologues that I have written for use in worship or some other reflective purpose. This one deals with the events of the healing of the Centurion's servant from the point of view of the Centurion's commanding officer. Letter From a Tribune to the Prefe…
Imagining the Lectionary: Cherry picking with Jesus (Epiphany 3C)
Imagining the Lectionary: Cherry picking with Jesus (Epiphany 3C)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Cherry picking with Jesus (Epiphany 3C) Reflection accompanying image “Cherry picking with Jesus” As Jesus is handed the Isaiah scroll to read in his home synagogue, Luke delights in setting the narrative stage for the heart of this ancient text to be pr…
Blind Bartimaeus
Blind Bartimaeus
by Dave Hopwood
The Great and the Good Bible Ref: Matthew 19-20 & 26; Mark 10 & 14; Luke 17-19; John 11 & 12 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator …
Cherry picking with Jesus
Cherry picking with Jesus
by David Perry
Image accompanying reflection Imagining the Lectionary: cherry picking with Jesus (Epiphany 3C) Image without text - Click Here Image suitable for use in a PowerPoint slide (see below) PowerPoint Slide Size- This image is full size which is 2000 x 1432 pixels and 614.5KB The idea…
John The People's Commentary - Belief, Blindness and Fear
John The People's Commentary - Belief, Blindness and Fear
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
Belief, Blindness and Fear We have suggested that John’s gospel is a two-act drama, with this section as an interlude (see on 1:19 and 11:1 above). The central actor, Jesus, is working very hard! He was not merely on stage for most of Act One, but at the centre of the action…
There are stories in the Bible
There are stories in the Bible
by Michael Docker
There are stories in the Bible Where this world's turned upside down - Wine from water; health from sickness; Bread from none; a Kingdom shown. Jesus stands in all these stories, Human being with godly powers; By his words and signs and spirit We shall find God's life is ours. Th…
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Proper 5 Year B
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Proper 5 Year B
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Proper 5 Genesis 3: 8-15 2 Corinthians 4: 13-5: 1 Mark 3: 20-35 Things are moving at a relentless pace for Jesus in these early chapters of Mark’s Gospel. Already he is being followed everywhere he goes by large crowds of people. Already he has made bitter enemies out of the loca…
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