Apr2019
The power of love
Six days before the Passover, Jesus went to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, the man he had raised from death. They gave a dinner for him there, which Martha helped to serve; Lazarus was one of those who were sitting at the table with Jesus. Then Mary took half a litre of a very expensive… Read more
Apr2019
Sowing and reaping
Let those who wept as they planted their crops, gather the harvest with joy! Those who wept as they went out carrying the seed will come back singing for joy, as they bring in the harvest. (verses 5,6) Read Psalm 126 What does it mean to sow in tears and reap in joy? For the Israelites,… Read more
Apr2019
Praying together
‘And so I tell all of you: what you prohibit on earth will be prohibited in heaven, and what you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven. ‘ ‘And I tell you more: whenever two of you on earth agree about anything you pray for, it will be done for you by my Father… Read more
Apr2019
Pecking disorder
At that time the disciples came to Jesus asking, ‘Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?’ So Jesus called a child to come and stand in front of them, and said, ‘I assure you that unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the Kingdom of heaven. The greatest in… Read more
Apr2019
About faith
Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked him, ‘Why couldn’t we drive the demon out?’ ‘It was because you do not have enough faith,’ answered Jesus. ‘I assure you that if you have faith as big as a mustard seed, you can say to this hill, “Go from here to there!” and… Read more
Apr2019
Strange meeting
Six days later Jesus took with him Peter and the brothers James and John and led them up a high mountain where they were alone. As they looked on, a change came over Jesus: his face was shining like the sun, and his clothes were dazzling white. Then the three disciples saw Moses and Elijah… Read more
Apr2019
Born losers
Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If any of you want to come with me, you must forget yourself, carry your cross, and follow me. For if you want to save your own life you will lose it; but if you lose your life for my sake you will find it. Will you gain anything… Read more
Mar2019
The prideful son
‘The older brother was so angry that he would not go into the house; so his father came out and begged him to come in. But he answered his father, “Look, all these years I have worked for you like a slave, and I have never disobeyed your orders. What have you given me? Not… Read more
Mar2019
My goodness
The wicked will have to suffer, but those who trust in the LORD are protected by his constant love. You that are righteous, be glad and rejoice because of what the LORD has done. You that obey him, shout for joy! (verses 10, 11) Read Psalm 32 David knew all about fear and guilt. As… Read more
Mar2019
Name-dropping
Jesus went to the territory near the town of Caesarea Philippi, where he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is?’ ‘Some say John the Baptist,’ they answered. ‘Others say Elijah, while others say Jeremiah or some other prophet.’ ‘What about you?’ he asked them. ‘Who do you say I am?’… Read more
