Jun 30, 2019 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
July 7: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Psalm 30 Galatians 6: (1-6), 7-17 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 2 Kings 5:1-19 It is unfortunate that the Lectionary ends the tale at 2 Kings 5:15. Please read to verse 19. A prisoner of war, a young girl, offers help to her captor: What...
Jun 23, 2019 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
This is a hard gospel! Yes, there are ‘villages of rejection’ but look again and there is an abundance of hope. A resolute and courageous spirit is called for. Surely it was OK to bury his Dad, surely it was OK to say goodbye to Mum, of course. We could equate these...
Jun 16, 2019 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
Like Australia, Palestine is subject to drought. The animal stricken with thirst is a common observation, the soul, estranged for whatever reasons, from the living stream of the Spirit is likewise weakened. Ps. 42 & 43 are part of a whole, there is value in...
Jun 3, 2019 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
Thomas and Philip were both confused, harboured doubts and asked questions. We may be thankful that this was so. The path to learning is to express our minds and ask for clarity. The concept of ‘God with us’ is spelled out here, “if you have seen me, you have seen the...
Jun 3, 2019 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
The end is looming, Jesus the priest prays, v.1 “Father, the hour has come: –”. In Luke’s gospel Jesus the man prays, “Father, if you are willing take this cup away from me. Nevertheless, let your will be done, not mine.” We are reminded of the ‘Lord’s Prayer’...
Jun 2, 2019 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
Trinity Sunday! Is Sophia another facet of the divine diamond? Is she an alternative expression for the Holy Spirit? The Psalmist addresses God with the question “what is man that you are mindful of him/her?” Hidden in this question is a mountain of spiritual and...
