Jan2018
When an insult is really an invitation
‘Happy are you when people insult you and persecute you and tell all kinds of evil lies against you because you are my followers. Be happy and glad, for a great reward is kept for you in heaven. This is how the prophets who lived before you were persecuted.’ (verses 11, 12) Read Matthew 5: 11-16… Read more
Jan2018
New-fashioned blessings
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 The people who are described in these Bible verses as being ‘happy’… Read more
Jan2018
Heaven’s HR department
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
Jan2018
Soon
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 In a recent scientific discovery it’s been proven beyond doubt that the shortest measurable time known to humankind is what is called the kiddisecond. One kiddisecond is equal… Read more
Jan2018
Jesus did it for us
Not long afterwards Jesus came from Nazareth in the province of Galilee, and was baptised by John in the Jordan. As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, he saw heaven opening and the Spirit coming down on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my own dear… Read more
Jan2018
The plot unfolds
I am less than the least of all God’s people; yet God gave me this privilege of taking to the Gentiles the Good News about the infinite riches of Christ, and of making all people see how God’s secret plan is to be put into effect. God, who is the Creator of all things, kept… Read more
Jan2018
Right thoughts lead to right actions
Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts. Never say anything that isn’t true. Have nothing to do with lies and misleading words. Look straight ahead with honest confidence; don’t hang your head in shame. Plan carefully what you do, and whatever you do will turn out right. Avoid evil and… Read more
Jan2018
The blessings of wisdom
Wisdom is more valuable than jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it. Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and honour. Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it. Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life. (verses 15-18) Read Proverbs 3:11-20 Wise people… Read more
Jan2018
Praying for others
Be persistent in prayer, and keep alert as you pray, giving thanks to God. At the same time pray also for us, so that God will give us a good opportunity to preach his message about the secret of Christ. For that is why I am now in prison. Pray, then, that I may speak,… Read more
Jan2018
Generosity
You are the people of God; he loved you and chose you for his own. So then, you must clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Be tolerant with one another and forgive one another whenever any of you has a complaint against someone else. You must forgive one another just as the… Read more
