From the Pastors Desk

Sitting with Jesus: In The Arena of Debate   Read:  Mark 12:28-34 This was to prove quite a day of Debate and Questioning.  It was the second day of Passion Week.  The heat on Jesus is rising.  They were out to trip Him up.  So, to set the scene as “They arrived in Jerusalem……”... Read More →

Sitting with Jesus: The Good Shepherd         Reading:  John 10:1 – 30 In John’s Gospel, chapter 10:1-30 we are given a wonderful word picture of Jesus, who is, “The Good Shepherd,” and of us, His sheep.  V3b reveals 3 Key Truths about the relationship between Good Shepherd and... Read More →

Sitting with Jesus: Zacchaeus    Reading:  Luke 19:1 – 10 (v1)  “Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through.” Dr Luke tells us this as a fact.  So, it appears that Jesus is keen to get to Jerusalem.  However, on His journey, Jesus has already stopped once to minister to a... Read More →

Sitting with Jesus: The Feeding of 5000 Men Beside Women and Children Read:  John 6:1-15 I have always loved this historical miracle of Jesus.  The first time that I really stood up for my faith in Jesus was in the classroom at Crypt School, during what became a debate led by Mr... Read More →

Sitting with Jesus: Nicodemus  Reading:  John 3:1-21 Nicodemus means: “Victor over people.” His family is unknown, though some recognise him as Nicodemus Ben Gorion, the brother of Josephus, the great Jewish Historian.  He was a member of the Sanhedrin.  A Pharisee.  A learned... Read More →

Sitting with Jesus: At The Home of Martha and Mary  Reading:  Luke 10:38 – 42 I am always challenged by this passage of Scripture! The two sisters, Martha and Mary, seem to often be presented as symbolising the conflict between Martha’s active life and Mary’s contemplative life. ... Read More →