CS Lewis popularised the idea that Jesus is either liar, lunatic, or Lord – we can treat him no other way. Well, in this week’s passage Jesus is not only accused of being a liar … Read More
Discipleship – The Dependence of Discipleship
What if I could guarantee that your prayers would always be answered positively? Maybe you’d ask in return, ‘How can you pray with such confidence? On what are you basing this confidence?’ Well, what Jesus … Read More
Discipleship – The Devotion of Discipleship
Love God. Love neighbour. Nothing new for believers. The great challenge is extent – disciples are to be devoted to lavishly loving others unconstrained by limits and loving Jesus by drawing near and listening. These … Read More
Discipleship – The Mission of Discipleship
Being on mission for Jesus. Sharing the gospel. Evangelism. Our first responses to hearing these things can often be guilt, fear and a sense that we are duty-bound. In our passage this week in Luke’s … Read More
Discipleship – The Cost of Disciples
Who is Jesus and what does it mean to follow him? In this confronting passage, the cost of following Jesus is shown to us. Following Jesus will cost us our personal pride and will completely … Read More
Discipleship – Encouragement for Disciples
The call to follow Christ Jesus can seem to be difficult and daunting. He graciously provides experiences of his glory and majesty to encourage and enable ongoing faith and obedience. In the word of God … Read More
Discipleship – Disciples of Jesus Christ
Who is Jesus and what does it mean to be his disciple? It seems like a simple question with a simple answer! In this 6-week series, we will be looking at a section in the … Read More
A Sweet and Bitter Providence – Sweet Providence
In this final chapter of Ruth all things are now worked together for the good of his people. The clouds that Naomi dreaded in chapter 1 now break with big mercies and gracious blessings as … Read More
A Sweet and Bitter Providence – Plans, Promises, Patience, and Faith
At the end of chapter 2 we saw that while Boaz had taken care of Ruth (and Naomi) economically, there were some big family issues still to be resolved along with the long term security … Read More
A Sweet and Bitter Providence – Providential Kindness
When Yahweh providentially orders the steps of Ruth to meet her redeemer, Boaz, who pledges to protect and provide for her, she is showered with grace, which is recognized by Naomi as Yahweh’s loving kindness … Read More