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John The People's Commentary - Come & See
John The People's Commentary - Come & See
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
Come & See Once again, this scene begins with John the Baptist declaring that Jesus is the Lamb of God (1:36). Two of John’s disciples hear what he says, and, realizing that he is pointing away from himself to Jesus, leave John to find out about Jesus…
John THE PEOPLE’S BIBLE COMMENTARY - They Have Taken Away The Lord
John THE PEOPLE’S BIBLE COMMENTARY - They Have Taken Away The Lord
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
They Have Taken Away The Lord The arrival of the Sabbath caused Jesus to be brought down from the cross and buried in a nearby tomb (19:42). Now it is early on Sunday, proi again, just before dawn, the time when they took Jesus from Caiaphas to Pilate on Friday morning (18:28). M…
The Womens' Bible Commentary - Women Traveling with Jesus
The Womens' Bible Commentary - Women Traveling with Jesus
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
Women Traveling with Jesus Luke mentions two groups who were with Jesus as he travelled through cities and villages in Galilee: the Twelve and “some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities.” From the second group, three are named: Mary called Magdalene; Joanna th…
the historical character of Jesus - 2 “The witnessed one”: Jesus in Acts
the historical character of Jesus - 2 “The witnessed one”: Jesus in Acts
by SPCK - David Allen
“The witnessed one”: Jesus in Acts Whatever one’s reason for so doing, the task of engaging with the book of Acts is fraught with interpretative questions. The discourse has two distinct textual traditions – the so-called Western and Alexandrian versions, with not insignificant v…
Celtic Christian Spirituality - 1 Foreword
Celtic Christian Spirituality - 1 Foreword
by Skylight- Mary C.Earle
Foreword A foreword is a word before other words. It is a word that prepares the way. If I were to offer one word to prepare the way for the many beautiful words of Mary Earle’s Celtic Christian Spirituality, it would be “grace-filled.” Her words bring to life the essential wisdo…
Celtic Christian Spirituality - 9 Pilgrimage (Chapter 6)
Celtic Christian Spirituality - 9 Pilgrimage (Chapter 6)
by Skylight- Mary C.Earle
Pilgrimage In the first years after Jesus’ death and resurrection, what was to become “Christianity” was known as “the Way.” (See Acts of the Apostles 9:2.) Those who were followers of Jesus walked in his spiritual path. These early members of the Way made this pilgrimage as a co…
Celtic Christian Spirituality - 11 Blessing as a Way of Life (Chapter 8)
Celtic Christian Spirituality - 11 Blessing as a Way of Life (Chapter 8)
by Skylight- Mary C.Earle
Blessing as a Way of Life Throughout the writings and prayers that we receive from the Celtic Christian tradition, life is known as a blessing and a gift. We come from the Holy One, whose essence is infinite goodness… Taken from Celtic Christian Spirituality by Annotation by Mary…
Stations PPT
Stations PPT
by Graeme Dutton
Welcome to ‘Stations’ In the church this evening you will find a series of paintings that follow Christ's journey to the cross. With each painting you will find a piece of scripture that tells part of the story of Christ’s Passion. Please feel free to spend as long as you wish wi…
John The People's Commentary - Your Brother Will Rise Again
John The People's Commentary - Your Brother Will Rise Again
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
Your Brother Will Rise Again It would probably have been a two day journey back across the Jordan to Bethany, a small village on the edge of Jerusalem. Jesus’ delay of two days plus the journey means that when he arrives Lazarus is not only dead and buried, but has been in his to…
CHRISTIANITY AND THE RENEWAL OF NATURE - Contributors
CHRISTIANITY AND THE RENEWAL OF NATURE - Contributors
by SPCK - Sebastian C.H. Kim and Jonathan Draper
Contributors Jonathan Draper is Canon Theologian of York Minster. Previously he was Vicar of Putney in south-west London, taught systematic theology at Ripon College Cuddesdon and was a member of the Faculty of Theology at Oxford University. He is the author of To Love and Serve …
Celtic Christian Spirituality - 6 Incarnation (Chapter 3)