by Samuel Smithson | Sep 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
BIBLE STUDY QUESTIONS – 14 SEPTEMBERTHE PARABLE OF THE TWO DEBTORS – Luke Ch 7: 36 – 50This deceptively simple, yet artistically and theologically complex, parable/dialogue Luke has given a special structure of seven symmetrical ‘scenes’ in order to help his...
by Samuel Smithson | Sep 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
This morning we begin a short series exploring some of the parables of Jesus. But there is only so much I can cover in a Sunday morning sermon, which is why each of these talks will be followed by an opportunity here on Wednesday evenings to explore further and ask...
by Samuel Smithson | Aug 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
There is much confusion about the identity of Jesus. The Pharisees and Sadducees seem to think he is a false prophet. They’ve just said to him at the start of this chapter, if you really are from God as you claim to be, give us a sign from heaven. They probably have...
by Samuel Smithson | Aug 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Lord Jesus Christ open our eyes this morning to recognise that you are the creator of the universe and the bread of life, the only one who can feed our spiritual hunger. Amen First of all let’s try and set the scene for this miracle. Matthew and Mark tell us that...
by Samuel Smithson | Aug 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
When I was a child I really wanted an Action Man. Some of my friends had one and I wanted one too, so I saved up all my pocket money until I had a pound which is what they cost back then in the late 1960’s. I remember being really excited the day I was going to get...
