We will all face the magistrate at the end of days - when God judges us all - the question is, have we reached a settlement with Jesus that means he paid the debt we owed to Justice?
Read MoreOpen your eyes and look around - do you know how to interpret the signs of the times?
Read MoreIn todays passage, Jesus is continuing to teach his disciples what it means to be a Jesus follower - and after words of encouragement, telling them not to worry, promising that God will provide for them, this week he shares a warning -
This is not going to be easy - people will reject me, and when they reject me they will reject you as well.
But remember this - the purpose of what Jesus is saying in context - when people reject you because of your faith - they are only doing that because they reject Jesus first
So don’t take it personally, do not get worried about it, do not allow your fear of what other people think or say affect how you stand up for Jesus
Read MoreThis week Jesus shares a challenging word to anyone in leadership - and Dave Jones unpacks and explains it
Read MoreThis week Mark explains how Jesus' instruction to his disciples explodes the common world view of what people need in order to thrive and be fulfilled. Join us this week to uncover Maslow's pyramid of lies!
Read MoreOur slow walk through the Gospel of Luke continues - this week Sue explores what is means to fear God.
Read MoreThis week Richard Giles continues our slow walk through Luke and explores the well known parable of the rich fool.
Read MoreUnhealthy little attitudes can infect your whole life - beware the yeast of hypocrisy.
Read MoreWhat goes on inside our head and heart is more important than what happens outside - so do what you need to do in order to guard your heart and mind - if that means giving away things you find to precious, then give them away - stop watching those programs or hanging out with those people.
Read MoreThis week Sue challenges us: Don't hide your light
Read MoreWhat Jesus is saying in this weeks passage is very much a continuation of what Steve covered last week - Jesus challenged the crowd to not only hear the word of God but also to do something about it
Then he makes these two comparisons - the Queen of Sheeba travelled for weeks to hear what Solomon had to say - and here right in front of you is something greater than Solomon - the very son of God - what do you want to learn from him, will you listen and be teachable
And the people of Nineveh - they repented when they heard the preaching of Jonah - and here in front of you is something greater than Jonah - will you repent when you hear what Jesus has to preach?
Read MoreSteve finds unexpected depth in just two verses this week, as we continue to explore The Promise & The Purpose - our slow walk through the Gospel of Luke. This weeks message is a challenge to us all, to Hear and Do.
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