Sunday, 24 July 2022
Duration: 37 mins 21 secs
The letter that Jude writes to the Christians of his day is full of history and theology, some of which is really hard to understand. But also we see that God is in control over His creation and will keep people. Keep those who are in Jesus, safe and bring them to eternal life. Keep those who reject Jesus, including the angels, for judgement. The challenge that Jude brings to us is to keep ourselves in God's love (v.21).
Sunday, 17 July 2022
Duration: 34 mins 27 secs
In John's third letter, John writes to his dear friend, Gaius. Gaius is a man that is faithful in his Christian walk and particularly walking in the truth. John wants to encourage him to continue in this walk and to grow in his gift of hospitality. The challenge comes in verse 11, when John says to Gaius, "do not imitate what is evil but what is good." We too are challenged to imitate Jesus who came "not to be served, but to serve" (Mark 10:45). How is it that God wants you to serve those around you as you walk in faith?
Sunday, 10 July 2022
Duration: 23 mins 36 secs
John's letter has a warning to protect the truth to care for our faith - the truth of Jesus Christ living in us. We must walk in love and truth each day, and whilst this may be a challenge for us, it will sustain us through the dark times in our lives. We are also called to abide in the truth because we need to know and understand our belief to be able to resist the world and the devil. We are to avoid the many alternative practises and beliefs today that would cause us to question our faith.
Sunday, 03 July 2022
Duration: 29 mins 26 secs
In the letter that Paul wrote to Philemon, we get to see three men; Paul, Philemon and Onesimus wrestling with their faith and how that will guide their lives. Paul is bringing reconciliation between Philemon and Onesimus. Philemon wrestles with what it means to forgive and Onesimus has to humbly submit himself to Philemon for the sake of Christ. As we look at this letter and these three men, we see ourselves and the struggles we have living out our faith.
Sunday, 26 June 2022
In this short prophetic writing of Obadiah, we see God bringing judgment against the nation of Edom because of the way they treated the nation of Israel (who were family). But all is not lost and there is hope for all who trust God to bring about His eternal kingdom.
Sunday, 19 June 2022
Duration: 22 mins 58 secs
In the shortest Psalm in the Bible, we get to see the call of every Christian. To worship God, share the Gospel, depend on God's love and rest on His faithfulness to us.
