A few weeks ago, you may recall that one of the Scripture readings here at Bethel was 1 John 3. Now, 1 John 3:16 is one of my favorite verses. John says: “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.” On that particular Sunday however it was … Read more
Two thousand years ago Jesus asked his disciples two questions that are incredibly relevant for a disciple of any time and place to consider. As they were walking along the road, Jesus asked his disciples “Who do people say that I am?” The disciples told Jesus that some had said that he was John the … Read more
What does it mean to be part of The Church, God’s people? In a world of individualism and self-centeredness what does it mean to be a local manifestation of God’s people here in St Paul? In 1 Corinthians we find the apostle Paul reminding his church-plant in Corinth just what, or who rather, it is … Read more
One of the most fascinating pictures of Jesus given to us through the Scriptures is Jesus speaking with the Samaritan woman at the well. We get to see Jesus crossing cultural barriers to announce the coming of the kingdom of God to this woman and later her town. It is what happens when the disciples … Read more