May 28, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
In Australia and in some other countries of the Southern Hemisphere, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on this Sunday immediately before Pentecost. Our lesson from John’s gospel speaks of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples, for later generations of his...
May 21, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
Those who love Jesus will keep his commandments. The words Jesus speaks come from his Father (God) who sent him. After he leaves this earth, God will send the Holy Spirit to remind his disciples of everything Jesus has told them. Jesus grants peace to those who follow...
May 15, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
With Judas’ betrayal, Jesus sees the stark reality of his final journey. He declares that both he and God will be glorified by his death. We have slowly come to understand that this glory reflects God’s true nature of sacrificial love revealed through his Son. Jesus...
May 8, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
Psalm 23 is a reminder that God is always with us, providing for our needs, guiding us, and protecting us. We can find comfort and reassurance in His words. When we face challenges, we can remember that God is our shepherd and that He will never leave us or forsake...
May 1, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
After the terror and desolation of his crucifixion and the totally unexpected joy and wonder of his resurrection, Jesus’ small band of followers seek their way ahead. As their courage and confidence return, Jesus appears to them at various times and places, helping...