New Testament – Page 54

Resolving conflict

Matthew 18: 15- 20 v 20 “For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” The title of this passage is correcting another believer and what follows is a plan for handling a disagreement within a community of faith. The first step is to go privately and talk toContinue reading ” Resolving conflict”

Wake Up!

Romans 13: 8-14 v10 “Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfils the requirements of God’s law.” Owe nothing except your obligation to love one another. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet. “Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfils the requirements of God’s law.” TimeContinue reading “Wake Up!”

Creation Time

Sept 10th to November 26th Creation Time for many traditional church followers last for 12 weeks then Advent. Imagine a world where our actions today echo far into the future, where the choices we make now, matter tomorrow. This is the essence of Creation Time. It reminds us that our Earth isn’t just a home;Continue reading “Creation Time”

Jesus the judge.

Matthew 16: 21-28 v 25 ‘If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. “ Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly, that he was going to Jerusalem, and he would suffer many terrible things. Peter tookContinue reading ” Jesus the judge.”

Really Love

Romans 12: 9-21 v 10 “Love each other with genuine affection (brotherly love) and take delight in honoring each other. “ Don’t pretend to love others. Really love them. Love each other with genuine affection (brotherly love) and take delight in honoring each other. “Never be lazy but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.Continue reading ” Really Love”

Thanks and Praise!

Psalm 105: 1-6, 23-26, 45b v “Remember the wonders He has performed, his miracles, and the rulings he has given.” Let the whole world know what He has done. Tell everyone His wonderful deeds. Search for the Lord and His strength; continually seek Him. “Remember the wonders He has performed, his miracles, and the rulingsContinue reading “Thanks and Praise!”

Coffee Time

Today is a public holiday so spend half an hour outside with your coffee or in a quiet inside spot and enjoy it. Take a few deep breaths and enjoy the moment. Join in next week with your neighbors to have a chat to start your week. The zoom meeting starts at 9.30am for 30Continue reading “Coffee Time”

Peter, the rock.

Mathew 16: 13- 20 v 17 “Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because the Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.” Jesus asked the disciples “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” He then asked, “who do you sayContinue reading “Peter, the rock.”

Lord over the Sabbath!

Romans 12: 1-8 v 7 “But you would not have condemned my innocent disciples if you knew the meaning of this scripture: “I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.” Jesus was walking through some grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, so they picked the grain and started to eat it.Continue reading ” Lord over the Sabbath!”

Wednesday Worship- Jesus our brother!

Today for the worship service Lectio Divina will be used . Come and see how scripture can be meaningful to you as we learn from each other. Lectio Divina consists of five steps. The scripture for Todays Worship can be found here and here. Find out which of the two translations speaks to you. ThereContinue reading “Wednesday Worship- Jesus our brother!”