This week I'm going to finish my brief study on Paul's letter to Titus, in the last chapter Paul is reminding Titus and the church that it is through God's grace and mercy that we are saved, and we cannot save ourselves through doing 'good' deeds. In this section of the letter Paul is provides … Continue reading Titus Chapter 3
Titus Chapter 2
Today I'm going to continue my study on Paul's letter to Titus, in chapter 2 Paul is giving instructions on how we should live our lives, treat each other. Before I go further I believe that husbands and wives should be patient with each other and share the workload within their family life and respect … Continue reading Titus Chapter 2
Titus Chapter 1
This week I'm going to start a brief study Paul's letter to Titus, who Paul charged with appointing Elders within each church on Crete. In chapter 1 Paul starts off reminding us of the promise which God made before the beginning of time, after which he starts to give Titus his instructions. Starting with the … Continue reading Titus Chapter 1
Jonah Chapter 4
Today I will give my thoughts on Chapter 4 in Jonah, where we see Jonah get upset and angry with God for showing compassion towards the Ninevites. In this chapter we see the culmination of Jonah's hatred towards the Ninevites, around 120,000 had turned from their evil ways and God had shown them mercy; which … Continue reading Jonah Chapter 4
Jonah Chapter 3
At the beginning of chapter 3 we see God telling Jonah for a second time to go to Nineveh, I presume Jonah had a wash before he journeyed to Nineveh to go tell them of God's warning. Nineveh was three days travelling in breadth with an estimated population of 120,000, Jonah couldn't go to Nineveh … Continue reading Jonah Chapter 3
Jonah Chapter 2
At the end of chapter 1 we see Jonah being swallowed by a great fish, in chapter 2 we read how Jonah responds to the latest turn in events. As Jonah was sinking into the depths, God showed His mercy on Jonah by sending a 'great fish' to swallow Jonah to save him from drowning. … Continue reading Jonah Chapter 2
Jonah Chapter 1
This week I'm going to start a study on the book of Jonah, and how we can be like Jonah if we're not careful. For a number of people if asked about their thoughts on the book of Jonah, they will say he was a man who was swallowed by a big fish and spat … Continue reading Jonah Chapter 1
Meaning of Life
In today's current climate of lockdowns, social distancing, working from home, home schooling, being furloughed, unemployment due to Covid-19 we can start to wonder what is the meaning of life? I suppose if asked in the street the quickest and easiest response would be Luke 10:27 "And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God … Continue reading Meaning of Life
Challenging People
This last week the Lord has put on my heart, how some Christians are either too scared to challenge fellow believers or don't believe we should challenge people. But I believe that when necessary we are to challenge people when they are living their lives contrary to Scripture and Jesus' teachings. In Matthew 18:15-18 Jesus … Continue reading Challenging People
A new world beckons
As countries tentatively start to lift restrictions, workplaces start to reopen and soon churches, how are we to respond as it is clear we won't and shouldn't revert back to our old habits within the church and how we reach out to the world. First and foremost church a church is not a building but … Continue reading A new world beckons