Dec 18, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
In Matthew chapter 1:1-17, Matthew prepares us for the shocking news that Jesus the Messiah was conceived out of wedlock, and was a descendant of Abraham and of David. From verses 18-25, Matthew makes it very clear that this is no normal child. Jesus is “Son of...
Dec 10, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
John (now in prison because of his confrontation with Herod over the King’s unlawful marriage) sends two of his followers to ask Jesus “Are you the one who is to come or should we look for another?” ...
Dec 3, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
As we think more seriously about our preparations for a joyful Christmas, again we are confronted with a person who has a different agenda! “Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near. Prepare the way of the Lord!” says John the Baptist. What are we to...
Nov 25, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
Our Gospel reading for today is drawn from the final days of Jesus’ ministry as recorded in Matthew’s Gospel. We begin at the end! Jesus is talking about his future and final coming, when the ordinary things of life will still be happening. People will...
Nov 18, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
This reading describes the crucifixion of Jesus and his final moments. After being crucified between two criminals, Jesus asks for his persecutors to be forgiven, and the soldiers mock him and divide his clothes by casting lots. One of the criminals insults Jesus, but...
Nov 13, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
Future signs of the end of the age How do we interpret this reading? Firstly Jesus did not promise complete physical protection but at the same time Jesus promised that not a hair on your head will perish. How does that sound with a promise of persecution? It was a...
