John 2.13-23 Today we consider Jesus’ clearing of the Temple. On the face of it, the scandal that he seems to be correcting is simply the sale of animals. However, he would have known that the provision of livestock was essential to the primary purpose of this building. Since it existed almost entirely for animal [...]
In Britain, the first meal a newly married couple have together is called ‘the wedding breakfast’. As a minister, I have attended my fair share of wedding breakfasts. Sadly, sometimes after a very busy week, I don't enter into them with unalloyed joy. Nevertheless, as I leave, I always feel refreshed having made new friends [...]
He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas” – this can be translated as ‘The Rock’. (John 1.42) Many years ago, as a student, I attended a conference with the well-known Scottish minister, John Bell. When going for coffee, I [...]
https://youtu.be/gKJgcv8SdnQ Sermon - Paul's New Language of Community Acts 13.38-48 https://youtu.be/sQeIGbKqiw8
At the name of Jesus (CH4 458) 'I am the way' What a friend we have in Jesus (CH4 547)
Lesson: Romans 9.12-18
Sermon - Monastry Gardens
Holy Week 2021 Monday Reading John 12:1-11 The week which will end in violence and rejection begins in love and generosity with Jesus surrounded by friends and Mary bathing His feet in expensive perfume. Judas condemns love being shown, care being shown, but perhaps here is the first twinge of guilt over that which he [...]
