Bible Talks – Archive (Page 22)

Bible Talks – Archive (Page 22)

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Take Care Then How You Hear

Take Care Then How You Hear Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 13, verses 1 to 9 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered round him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: ‘A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path,…

Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation

Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 12, verses 38 to 50 41 The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now something greater than Jonah is here. 42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, and now something greater than Solomon…

A Clash of Kingdoms

A Clash of Kingdoms Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 12, verses 22 to 37 Kids’ Spot Bible Reading – Matthew 12:22-37 22 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23 All the people were astonished and said, ‘Could this be the Son of David?’ Matthew 12:22-37 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®…

Mercy, Not Sacrifice

Mercy, Not Sacrifice Matthew’s Gospel chapter 12 verses 1 to 21 Welcome and Prayer Bible Reading – Matthew 12:1-21 If you had known what these words mean, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice,” you would not have condemned the innocent. 8 For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.’ 9 Going on from that place, he went into their synagogue, 10 and a man with a shrivelled hand was there. Looking for a reason to bring charges against Jesus, they asked him,…

Hard Hearts, Heavy Hearts and True Rest

Hard Hearts, Heavy Hearts and True Rest, Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 11, verses 20 to 30 Bible Reading, Matthew 11:28 20 Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. 21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22 But I tell you, it will be…

Great Expectations!

Welcome Bible Reading – Matthew Chapter 11 Verses 1 to 19 Great Expectations! What were we expecting in 2020? We were all surprised! God was not surprised. What are our expectations of Jesus? verses 2-3. Even John the Baptist had second thoughts. Jesus encouragement to John the Baptist, verses 7-10. He encourages, comforts and protects all his servants. Jesus’ invitation to hear, verses 14-15. What we need to know has been made clear. Jesus confronts and warns, verses 16-19. The…

A Song for All Seasons – When Things Fall Apart – Psalm 11

Welcome and Prayer O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer Psalm 11 For the director of music. Of David. 1 In the Lord I take refuge.    How then can you say to me:    ‘Flee like a bird to your mountain.2 For look, the wicked bend their bows;    they set their arrows against the stringsto shoot from the shadows    at the upright in heart.3 When the foundations are being destroyed,    what can the righteous do?’ 4 The Lord is in his holy temple;    the Lord is on his heavenly throne.He observes…

The Aroma of Christ

The Aroma of Christ Bible Reading – 2 Corinthians chapter 2, verses 14-16 But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life.…

Drawing Near to God

Drawing Near to God – Hebrews Chapter 10, Verses 19 to 25 Bible Reading – A call to persevere in faith 19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with…

God is … Sovereign

If you only want the audio Bible message, please click on the play button above. Otherwise scroll down to follow the songs, readings, prayers as well as the Bible message with video. God is … Sovereign Welcome, Kids’ Spot & Prayer Bible Reading – Ephesians chapter 1 God is … Sovereign God’s Sovereign Plan, verse 1 to 10 Our Response to God’s Sovereign Plan, verses 11 to 14Title

God is … All Wise

God is … All Wise Christ crucified is God’s power and wisdom. 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written: ‘I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;    the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.’ 20 Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made…

God is … Just

God is … Just Romans chapter 1, verses 16 to 22 Bible Reading Romans chapter 1, verses 16 to 22 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed – a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by…