New Testament – Page 63

Critical thinking

Romans 14: 1-12 v 4 “Who are you to condemn someone else’s servants? Their own master will judge whether they stand or fall. And, with the Lord’s help, they will stand and receive His approval.” Accept other believers and don’t argue. One may eat everything, one only vegetables. Don’t look down or condemn the other.Continue reading ” Critical thinking”

What happened ?

Psalm 114 v 3 “The red sea saw them coming and hurried out of their way! The water of the Jordan river turned away.” When the Israelites escaped from Egypt- when the family of Jacob left that foreign land- the land of Judah became God’s sanctuary, and Israel became His kingdom.” The red sea sawContinue reading “What happened ?”

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.”