Today in our bible study from 1 John 2:2-6 we are to pose a question; “Did Jesus die for all or only for the elect?”
Sunday Services 14th March
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Morning (11am) – Hypocrites!
This Sunday morning we return to Mark’s gospel and chapter 7 and consider Jesus’s reaction to the teaching of the Pharisees.
Evening (6pm) – Jesus; Saviour and Lord?
In the evening we continue our study of Philippians. This week look at Philippians 2:12-13. Is Jesus your Saviour and your Lord?
A Mouse Story…
In the autumn I was weeding the veg patch and this small field mouse was trying its utmost to get into the compost bin via the little door. It was throwing itself at the door, about 15cm off the ground, chewing for all it was worth for 3 or 4 minutes then slumping to the floor in exhaustion. After a rest it would have another go and I watched it have about 10 attempts, each lasting about 3 – 4 minutes before it gave up. I guessed it might be a Mummy mouse looking for somewhere to build a nest for winter.
Today I was emptying the compost bin and to my horror realised I had disturbed a nest of these field mice. I had sliced off the side, showing a tiny furry baby mouse, blind I think and barely able to move. Shortly after, Mummy mouse appeared around the side of the diminishing compost heap to assess the threat level to her nest and brood. Deciding it was red alert, she legged it.
Shortly afterwards one of the babies fell out of the nest. What was I going to do now? Clearly it couldn’t survive, as Mummy mouse had gone. I carefully scooped it up and placed it under the fence. A couple of minutes later out of the corner of my eye, a flash of movement as Mummy mouse picked up her offspring by the scruff of the neck and scurried off with it next door.
Two more babies ended up falling out so I put those in the same place. Sure enough, a couple of minutes later each time, Mummy mouse retrieved her offspring. We put the un-rotted compost back in the bin and really hope the family will come back to their home. Shouldn’t be disturbed again until next year.
I really thought that Mummy muse had abandoned her babies to save her own skin, but I was dead wrong. She put her own life in danger to collect each of her babies. Sometimes we think God doesn’t care that much when we go through difficult times, also dead wrong. Sometimes he allows us to get into a difficult situation so that we pray more and seek his face. It’s usually through trials that we prove how much he really does love us.
Sunday Services 7th March
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Morning (11am): Religion or Faith
This Sunday morning we return to Mark chapter 6 and Jesus’ visit to Gennesaret in Mark 6:53 – Mark 7:5 . We consider the different reactions to Jesus and the difference between religion and faith.
Evening (6pm): Every knee shall bow
In the evening we will continue or study of Philippians 2. Previously we read about Jesus’ humility as He came to earth as a man, this week we will look at His subsequent exaltation.
Sunday Services 28th February 2021
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Morning (11am): Busy times for Jesus
This Sunday morning we continue our study of Mark’s Gospel, focusing on Mark 6:53-56 and a busy time in Jesus’ ministry.
Evening (6pm): The humble Son of God
In the evening we continue our study of Philippians. This week look at Jesus’ humility described in Philippians 2:5-8.
Bible Study 3rd March.
This week we are returning to 1John 1:9 and then moving on to the second chapter.
Is ‘ilasmos‘ the most important Greek word in the New Testament?
Sunday Morning 7th March 2021.
Mark chapter 7. Religion or Faith?
Sunday Evening 7th March 2021.
Philippians chapter 2: 9-11. “Every knee shall bow.”
Sunday Services 21st February 2021
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Morning (11am): Be of good cheer … do not be afraid
This Sunday morning we return to Mark 6:45-52, for the second part of Jesus walking on water.
Evening (6pm): Sticking together in a time of trouble
In the evening we continue our study of Philippians. This week we start Philippians 2:1-4, where Paul writes of the unity we have with each other in Christ.
Sunday Services 14 February 2021
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Morning (11am): Jesus walks on water
This Sunday morning we are in Mark chapter 6:45-52, where Jesus walks on water. Why is this miracle necessary for the disciples? See Mark 6:52.
Evening (6pm): God’s Amazing Grace
In the evening we are returning to Philippians 1:29-30.
Two words to think about; Granted and Suffering.
Quotable Quotes.
Some more quotes from J.C.Ryle.
“Humility is the very first letter in the Christian alphabet. We must begin low, if we would build high.”
“The Old Testament is the Gospel in bud. The New Testament is the Gospel in bloom.”
“A firm faith in the universal providence of God is the solution of all earthly troubles.” [B.B. Warfield]
“There must not only be the work of Christ for us, but the work of the Holy Spirit in us. There must be not only a title to heaven by the blood of Christ, but a preparedness for heaven wrought in us by the Spirit of Christ.”
J.C Ryle
Sunday Services 7th February 2021
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Morning (11am): Feeding the 5,000
On Sunday morning we are in Mark chapter 6 and the feeding of the 5,000. Is this about a miracle or trusting in Jesus?
Evening (6pm): Turning negatives into positives to give God pleasure
In the evening we return to Philippians 1:27-30 and part 2 of “Living a life that God will delight in.”
