Jan2019
Scripture come true
Jesus rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. All the people in the synagogue had their eyes fixed on him, as he said to them, ‘This passage of scripture has come true today, as you heard it being read’. (verses 20,21) Read Luke 4:14-21 Jesus was back in his… Read more
Jan2019
For my good
The law of the LORD is perfect; it gives new strength. The commands of the LORD are trustworthy, giving wisdom to those who lack it. The laws of the LORD are right, and those who obey them are happy. The commands of the LORD are just and give understanding to the mind. (verses 7,8) Read… Read more
Jan2019
Where true happiness lies
Happy are those who are merciful to others; God will be merciful to them! Happy are the pure in heart; they will see God! Happy are those who work for peace; God will call them his children! (verses 7-9) Read Matthew 5:1-10 Just like us, the people of Jesus’ time were in search of happiness…. Read more
Jan2019
Now, not later
As Jesus walked along the shore of Lake Galilee, he saw two brothers who were fishermen, Simon (called Peter) and his brother Andrew, catching fish in the lake with a net. Jesus said to them, ‘Come with me, and I will teach you to catch people.’ At once they left their nets and went with… Read more
Jan2019
The coming of the kingdom
From that time Jesus began to preach his message: ‘Turn away from your sins, because the Kingdom of heaven is near!’ (verse 17) Read Matthew 4:12-17 John the Baptist had heralded the coming Messiah, the Saviour sent by God to set people free. John’s message was that people should turn away from their sins, because… Read more
Jan2019
So much to offer
Then the Devil took Jesus to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in all their greatness. ‘All this I will give you,’ the Devil said, ‘if you kneel down and worship me.’ Then Jesus answered, ‘Go away, Satan! The scripture says, “Worship the Lord your God and serve… Read more
Jan2019
This is my son
As soon as Jesus was baptised, he came up out of the water. Then heaven was opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God coming down like a dove and landing on him. Then a voice said from heaven, ‘This is my own dear Son, with whom I am pleased.’ (verses 16,17) Read… Read more
Jan2019
Ordinary yet extraordinary
The Jews have rules about ritual washing, and for this purpose six stone water jars were there, each one large enough to hold about a hundred litres. Jesus said to the servants, ‘Fill these jars with water.’ They filled them to the brim, and then he told them, ‘Now draw some water out and take… Read more
Jan2019
Under the shadow of your wings
How precious, 0 God, is your constant love! . We find protection under the shadow of your wings. We feast on the abundant food you provide; you let us drink from the river of your goodness. You are the source of all life, and because of your light we see the light. (verses 7-9) Read… Read more
Jan2019
An unlikely prophet
John was the man the prophet Isaiah was talking about when he said, ‘Someone is shouting in the desert, “Prepare a road for the Lord; make a straight path for him to travel!”‘ John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair; he wore a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild… Read more
