How do we understand the Fatherhood of God? While every person is a product of God’s handiwork, not all are members of His spiritual family. Those who know God as their Father receive a new identity and are freed from the sinful nature into which they were born. Ephesians 1 ESV Greeting 1 Paul, an…
Psalm 127 is a working song of Christ’s people. What truths are to be on our hearts as we build for God? Psalm 127 English Standard Version (ESV) Unless the Lord Builds the House A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. 127 Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless…
This message draws out the covenant relationships in which we as Christians find ourselves, our saving covenant in Christ and the church; the marriage covenant and also the family covenant. Each has been given by God and initiated by Him, but each carries a human response and responsibility 5 according to the covenant that I…
What is Jesus’ response to the excluded, or somebody society rejects? What about you? Jesus Cleanses a Leper 40 And a leper[a] came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.” 41 Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to…
This message explores the challenges of Christian living. How does our ‘faith’ support our living? We see 4 different experiences in life – illness, personal sacrifice, natural disasters and spiritual conflict and consider how faith in Christ helps the believer through these. 26 And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of…