John 1:14 ‘The word became flesh and moved into the neighbourhood’.“For Christ’s love compels us” – 2 Corinthians 5:13–15 (NLT) In preparation for this series I was reminded of the story of an Australian couple who went to Bangladesh as missionaries. When Stuart and Margaret arrived in the country they were informed, by the missionaries…
Transition: God wants us back. God is abundant in His mercy and grace, longsuffering, is just in His justice, will not tolerate feigned religious lip service, will be faithful to His word, and to His promises. Romans 15:4 (NLT) 4 Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures…
Romans 15:4 (NLT) 4 Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled. Bible scholars often call these four chapters ch’s 30-33 “The Book of Consolation.” In them, the Lord unpackages the amazing promise…
Jeremiah 24:1–10 (NLT) 1 After King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon exiled Jehoiachin son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, to Babylon along with the officials of Judah and all the craftsmen and artisans, the Lord gave me this vision. I saw two baskets of figs placed in front of the Lord’s Temple in Jerusalem. 2 One basket…
Words are important. Like in Germany one of the words that re-emerged in the pandemic (from World War II) was hamsterkauf. Literally “hamster buy,” it referred to “the act of succumbing to our basest animal-brain instincts to hoard more necessities than we would ever actually need” (R Schuman). Like toilet paper. Actually, the Germans have…
Jeremiah 14:21 (NLT) 21 For the sake of your reputation, Lord, do not abandon us. Do not disgrace your own glorious throne. Please remember us, and do not break your covenant with us. Unprecedented National Disaster A Communal Lament The People Cry Out to God Lying Prophets The God who weeps
A Hope and A Future