Introduction Focusing on v2b Explanation of the 1st Century Jewish tradition of marriage A contract was drawn up at engagement A firm pledge to be married Breaking of betrothal was…
Introduction Reading John 6:26-29 Overview of looking at questions in John's Gospel (with explanation): Do you want to be made well? Where shall we buy bread? Does this offend you?…
Introduction How does this relate to me? God's word always has something to teach us We see the passage in context 3 questions: How do I judge? How do I…
Introduction Before looking at John 6 - some verses from 1 Cor 13 Love is patient, kind Love covers a multitude of sins and does not keep record of wrings…
Introduction Various ways to fail God Transgression of God's Law Sins of omission The easiest way to fail - to worry ... and not trust God We worry - examples…
Introduction Before Christmas - looking at some themes in first 4 chapters of John's Gospel The Wonder of the Incarnation The Word of God The Wind of God (the Holy…
Christianity is not morality We preach Jesus Christ As Christians, there is a way to live Let love be without hypocrisy This is not an irksome thing but it is…
Introduction To focus on the standard of the Rod of God Example of Queen Elizabeth Moses used the Rod of God as a symbol - God was present and exercising…
Introduction Romans 1:16 The message first to the Jew Prophecies are being fulfilled - Isaiah, Psalm 72:11 Thinking of the wise men Not an easy thing It would have taken…
Reading Isaiah 9:6-7 Example of Christmas Eve Truce during the First World War - a fragile peace For men to be at peace with men - there must be backing…