Aug 7, 2024 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
Crying from the depths to God. When has your soul felt deep anguish? When have you felt the depth of loneliness, of pain that feels beyond repair? This Psalm invites us to hold the deep crying we experience in life. We can in those moments have a language for our...
Aug 1, 2024 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
David has done wrong and Nathan comes to him to call him to account. Nathan shares a story and David’s anger burns deeply. When confronted with the reality that David is the one for whom the anger he holds burns, a realisation comes. David must bear the consequences...
Jul 24, 2024 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
A storm comes up on the sea — but Jesus is not there. Jesus comes walking toward them on the sea — totally freaky. What is he doing there? He can’t be walking on the water. No way! But Jesus calls out I Am. Don’t be afraid my friends. You thought I was just a guy like...
Jul 18, 2024 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
This Psalm is an assurance of the sure realisation of God’s promises. Most people have expectations, some great, some less so. Whatever expectations we may have, they are sometimes a fire within us and sometimes a basis of despair. I do have problems with David, King...
Jul 11, 2024 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
A processional Psalm of David, pilgrims are in procession ‘with the King of Glory’ from the provinces of his realm to the central height and the city at the summit. Possibly written for a ceremonial occasion, an enthronement event, or the delivery of the Holy Ark to...
