EXPLORING THE BIBLE

19 Jan 2025    Epiphany 2   1 Corinthians 12:1-11

19 Jan 2025 Epiphany 2 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Paul reminds us of the treasury of gifts that has been given to each one of us. These gifts are not merely to be used for ourselves. They are the means, the ‘talents’, we have been given, through which we make our unique contribution to our Christian community and to...

15 December 2024  Advent 2   Act I: The Firehose of Reproof

15 December 2024 Advent 2 Act I: The Firehose of Reproof

We can read it slowly, politely but to get the point across, these verses need to be in a shout, a scream, a firehose-level tirade that matches John the Baptist’s message: “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of...