2.2 However, the first man Adam rebelled against the commands of God. Because of his rebellion, he forfeited the relationship with God which he had enjoyed, and evil and death began to affect creation. Photo by Aaron Burdan on Unsplash
Creator, sustainer, ruler
1.2 God created from nothing the entire universe; He upholds it by His power so that it continues to exist; and He sovereignly rules over all things for His glory, in a manner which expresses His infinity and perfection. Photo
We believe in God
1.1 We believe in one living and true God. He is infinite in His power, glory and wisdom, and perfect in His holiness, justice and love. He alone is to be worshipped and obeyed. Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash
Humpty Dumpty
Israel’s judge of 40 years has fallen: his sons are dead, his daughter-in-law is dead, he is dead. Meanwhile, the Philistines think they have humiliated Israel’s little ‘god in a box’ by taking the golden Ark of the Lord and
Fantasy land
Israel has lived in a fantasy land where they imagine God is on their side but they have actually broken covenant with him. Eli’s family have lived in a fantasy land where they think they are successful but they are
A different attitude (HCTW 39)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 10:32-45Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
Ransom
The disciples are falling out over the behaviour of two of their number. Jealousy and rivalry can spring up so quickly in any group. It stems, in this case, from their desire to have power like those who rule Jerusalem.
Charging to Jerusalem
The team of twelve disciples travelling with Jesus are feeling under great strain. He’s talking about dying and they don’t know where that leaves them. He speaks of riches yet also of persecutions. He strides towards Jerusalem ahead of the
A taste of glory
Jesus previously said he’s on a hard road with a nasty death at the end of it, and anyone who sticks will him will have to cope with that. But he also said he would give some of them a
Make your choice
The disciples are shocked by Jesus’ insistence that he will soon be dead. This leaves their dream of a renewed Israel in the dust. But, says Jesus, that’s where it should be for even the finest things of this world