Posts from October 2021
A Letter to the Church Family
October 20, 2021 Dear church family, When Paul was writing to the Christians in Rome, he said: For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you — that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. (Romans 1:11-12) This describes the nature of the functioning New Testament ‘ekklesia’ (church, congregation, assembly) and the mutual encouraging that happens when the Lord’s people gather. I’m sure that is what…
The King’s Way, Matthew 14 to 20
These are the study notes for the series on “The King’s Way” Study 1 – Matthew 14:1-36 – The One True King Study 2 – Matthew 15:1-16:12 – The King for All Study 3 – Matthew 16:13-28 – The King Revealed Study 4 – Matthew 17:1-27 – The Servant King Study 5 – Matthew 18:1-35 – The King’s new people Study 6 – Matthew 19:1-12 – Marriage in the Kingdom Study 7 – Matthew 19:13-20:16 – The upside-down Kingdom Study…
A Letter to the Church Family as Sydney opens up
A Letter to the Church Family as Sydney opens up. October 12, 2021 Dear church family, I imagine that this week’s easing of restrictions across our city and state will be received in a variety of ways. For a number of us, we will experience relief and excitement as much-cherished freedoms are restored. For others, there may be ongoing frustration and disappointment as restrictions remain in place for those who have not been vaccinated. For still others, there will be…
7 Reasons to (Re)Consider Christianity
Here is a review of a new book I have read that you might be interested in. I have a few spare copies if you would like to buy or borrow one. “7 reasons to (re)consider Christianity“ This new book, by an Australian Christian, will be very useful to all who want to share the Christian message with family or friends. Published in 2021 by The Good Book Company, it has 7 brief chapters, full of stories and simple explanations,…
A Letter to the Church Family
A Letter to the Church Family 8th October 2021 Dear Church Family, After some 15 weeks of lockdown (over 100 days) in Sydney, it appears that things are about to change. What has been in your thoughts and conversation over this time? Probably a variety of things. Perhaps you have been feeling deprived? We have all been deprived of the usual freedoms to go wherever we want to go and to do whatever we want to do; and deprived of…