Scripture and the Authority of God - Misreadings of Scripture from Today's Context
Scripture and the Authority of God - Misreadings of Scripture from Today's Context
by SPCK - N T Wright
Misreadings of Scripture in Today’s Context The Growth of Misreadings Within this complex cultural context, it is not surprising that all kinds of misreadings of scripture have grown up, both among those who count themselves as Bible-believers and among those who distance themsel
GOD's rich Pattern - Trials and tribulations
GOD's rich Pattern - Trials and tribulations
by SPCK - Dr Lin Berwick
Trials and tribulations After all the excitement, it was down to earth with a bang. As I stated earlier, I had my left eye removed in 1976. Two years later my right eye (the one I had seen out of) started to play up. The pains in my head were tremendous. It was as though I had a
Scripture and the Authority of God - Appendix
Scripture and the Authority of God - Appendix
by SPCK - N T Wright
Appendix Getting Started on Bible Study Those who want to get into the study of scripture for themselves – and studying scripture is, in the end, far more profitable than theorizing about it – will find a wealth of material to help them. What follows is only a small selection, wh
GOD's rich Pattern - A new way of communicating
GOD's rich Pattern - A new way of communicating
by SPCK - Dr Lin Berwick
A new way of communicating The media attention that I have just mentioned took me to places of which I would never have dreamt. A friend, who had multiple sclerosis, ran a regional branch of the Muriel Braddick Foundation. This provided taped music, Christian thought and personal
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
Temple Praise
Temple Praise
by Meryl White
A reflection on the children who sang praises in the temple after Jesus triumphal entry to Jerusalem After an introduction the author attempts to view Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem through the eyes of ones of the children reported to have been singing his praises in the te
Easter Confession
Easter Confession
by Richard Steel
A simple all age confession focusing on the impact of the resurrection on the way we live for God Easter Confession Lord Jesus, we are sorry when we don’t live in the way you call us to Risen Lord Jesus. Help us to live in your risen power. Lord Jesus, we are sorry when we fail t
RE Active - Jesus... with templates
RE Active - Jesus... with templates
by SPCK - Jenny Gray
7 Jesus In each school year, the RE curriculum will probably build on what children already know about Jesus. In Hertfordshire (at the time of writing), Year 3 focuses on stories about Jesus, his life and actions; Year 4 on the Bible; Year 5 looks at religious leaders, belief and
RE Active - Easter... with templates
RE Active - Easter... with templates
by SPCK - Jenny Gray
6 Easter In each school year, the RE curriculum will probably build on what children already know about Easter. In Hertfordshire (at the time of writing), Year 3 focuses on how christians celebrate Easter; Year 4 the Last Supper and Easter food; Year 5 the events of Holy Week; Ye
RE Active - Handouts
RE Active - Handouts
by SPCK - Jenny Gray
9 Handouts Notes for RE Active Church helpers Thank you for being part of the RE Active Church team. This valuable work with schools could not happen without you. Don’t worry: you don’t have to be an expert theologian! Like every Christian, you are called to model Jesus to others
RE Active - Craft Templates
RE Active - Craft Templates
by SPCK - Jenny Gray
10 Craft Templates Instructions The templates are designed to be photocopied, and sometimes the cards and games have to be cut out. Templates for Christmas Workshops 1, 3 and 4; Easter Workshops 1, 3 and 4; and Jesus Workshop 3 should be photocopied back to back, as indicated in
Prayers for Good Friday
Prayers for Good Friday
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving for Good Friday ADORATION This is love. Not that you spoke words of comfort, walked with the unclean and unloved, shared wisdom, bread and fish, brought healing into lives... Continues CONFESSION You were a man of suffering acquai
Prayers for Palm Sunday
Prayers for Palm Sunday
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving for Palm Sunday ADORATION Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! The cry goes up from earth to sky, and angelic voices carry the song. Continues... CONFESSION When pride and selfishness obscure my vision, and voices of this world confus
The Empty Cross
The Empty Cross
by Mary Winchcombe
The Empty Cross I look at the wall and there hangs the empty cross, Beautifully crafted, smooth and bare; And I think of you Lord Jesus. Your cross would have been nothing like this one; Yours would have been heavier, rougher, much harsher, And you would have sweated and struggle
New Testament Wisdom for Everyone - Love One Another
New Testament Wisdom for Everyone - Love One Another
by SPCK - N T Wright
3 THE GREAEST OF THE VIRTUES LOVE ONE ANOTHER John 15: 9-17 Like an innocent child wandering by itself into a kitchen and pressing the switches that will set the house on fire, some biblical texts have been taken out of their original setting and used in ways that would have horr
New Testament Wisdom for Everyone - The Character Of Love
New Testament Wisdom for Everyone - The Character Of Love
by SPCK - N T Wright
3 THE GREAEST OF THE VIRTUES THE CHARACTER OF LOVE 1 Corinthians 13: 1-7 When people say, as they sometimes do, that Paul must have been a very difficult person to have around – that he seems to have been awkward, cantankerous, argumentative, and generally an unpleasant character
New Testament Wisdom for Everyone - Questions For Discussion and Reflection