Luke – Witnesses! The Witness of Peter and the Disciples (Luke 9:18-27)
Sunday 25th of June 2023 Can you picture Luke sitting at his table, strewn with notes and scrolls, interviewing those who had walked with Jesus? Then he picks up his stylus and begins to write what we call “Luke” and “Acts”. Why is he writing? “So that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.” (Luke 1:4) The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are going…
Luke – Witnesses! The Forgiven Woman: A Loving Witness
Can you picture Luke sitting at his table, strewn with notes and scrolls, interviewing those who had walked with Jesus? Then he picks up his stylus and begins to write what we call “Luke” and “Acts”. Why is he writing? “So that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.” (Luke 1:4) The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are going to shine a spotlight on…
Luke – Witnesses! The Roman Centurion: A Gentile Witness (Luke 7:1-10)
Sunday 11th of June 2023 Can you picture Luke sitting at his table, strewn with notes and scrolls, interviewing those who had walked with Jesus? Then he picks up his stylus and begins to write what we call “Luke” and “Acts”. Why is he writing? “So that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.” (Luke 1:4) The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are going…
Luke – Witnesses! Simon Peter: a Humbled Witness (Luke 5:1-11)
Sunday 4th of June 2023 Can you picture Luke sitting at his table, strewn with notes and scrolls, interviewing those who had walked with Jesus? Then he picks up his stylus and begins to write what we call “Luke” and “Acts”. Why is he writing? “So that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.” (Luke 1:4) The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are going…
Luke – Witnesses! The Witness of Scripture (Luke 4: 16-30)
Sunday 28th of May 2023 Can you picture Luke sitting at his table, strewn with notes and scrolls, interviewing those who had walked with Jesus? Then he picks up his stylus and begins to write what we call “Luke” and “Acts”. Why is he writing? “So that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.” (Luke 1:4) The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are going…
Luke – Witnesses! John the Baptist, the Fiery Witness (Luke 3:1-20)
Can you picture Luke sitting at his table, strewn with notes and scrolls, interviewing those who had walked with Jesus? Then he picks up his stylus and begins to write what we call “Luke” and “Acts”. Why is he writing? “So that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.” (Luke 1:4) The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are going to shine a spotlight on…
Luke – Witnesses! Mary, the Activist Witness (Luke 1:26-55)
Can you picture Luke sitting at his table, strewn with notes and scrolls, interviewing those who had walked with Jesus? Then he picks up his stylus and begins to write what we call “Luke” and “Acts”. Why is he writing? “So that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.” (Luke 1:4) The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are going to shine a spotlight on…
Luke – Witnesses! Angels and Shepherds, the Joyful Witnesses (Luke 2:1-20)
Can you picture Luke sitting at his table, strewn with notes and scrolls, interviewing those who had walked with Jesus? Then he picks up his stylus and begins to write what we call “Luke” and “Acts”. Why is he writing? “So that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.” (Luke 1:4) The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are going to shine a spotlight on…
Luke – Witnesses! Gabriel, the Heavenly Witness (Luke 1: 26-38)
Can you picture Luke sitting at his table, strewn with notes and scrolls, interviewing those who had walked with Jesus? Then he picks up his stylus and begins to write what we call “Luke” and “Acts”. Why is he writing? “So that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.” (Luke 1:4) The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are going to shine a spotlight on…
Luke – Witnesses! The Investigative Witness (Luke 1: 1-4) Sunday 23rd April 2023
Can you picture Luke sitting at his table, strewn with notes and scrolls, interviewing those who had walked with Jesus? Then he picks up his stylus and begins to write what we call “Luke” and “Acts”. Why is he writing? “So that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.” (Luke 1:4) The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are going to shine a spotlight on…
Names of God: Jehovah Raah, The Lord our Shepherd
The Bible speaks of God as the Shepherd of his people. The New Testament presents Jesus as the Good Shepherd, who protects the lives of his sheep by forfeiting his own life. When you pray to the Lord your Shepherd, you are praying to the One who watches over you day and night, feeding you and leading you safely on the path of righteousness.
Easter Sunday. Names of God: Jehovah Shalom, The Lord Our Peace
Each name of God in Scripture reveals something more about the character, personality, and nature of God. Meditating on these names will grow our relationship with the one who loves us more than we can ever imagine. Today is Easter Sunday! God is our Shalom. At Easter, we celebrate the peace that can be found in Christ. To live in the presence of God through the power of the Holy Spirit is to be at peace—at peace with God, with others, with ourselves. He is the source of true…