Lifelong Learning

Luke 24:13-35, John 21:15-19 & Matthew 28:16-20

Between Easter Sunday and the Ascension many events took place. These were all part of the disciples’ continued learning. Are we still learning and growing with Jesus to deepen our faith?

Pentecost & the Holy Spirit

Genesis 2:1-2, John 3:5, John 16:8, Romans 8:11, John 14:26, Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 and Luke 11:9-13.
Ask, seek, knock. Our Father gives the holy spirit to those who ask Him.

How have you experienced the Holy Spirit and how would you like to experience it?

Transformation

John 13:37, John 18:17, 25-26, Acts 2:38 & Luke 11:9-13

Do I want the boldness to share the good news?
Do I want people to come to faith?
Do i wan to truly love other people like God would have me do?
Do I want to see healings and miracles – God at work?
Only God can transform us to give us Peter’s boldness – we need to ask for it.

A Week After Easter ….

John 20:19-20 & 24-31

If we withdraw, as Thomas initially did, we miss out, even if we feel let down by the church or God.
We can hurt God by our behaviour but our sulk doesn’t reduce the unconditional love God has for us.

Christ is Risen!

Romans 5:6-8

“Where, O death, is your victory?
    Where, O death, is your sting?”
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.  But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:5-57

Shaped by Messages

Matthew 4:1-4 & 2 Timothy 3:16-17

How do we read ‘the word’? Do I study, skim or soak in the scripture?

The Bible Project that Andy mentioned can be found here.

 

Preparing for Lent

Matthew 3:16-4:1-11

Are we tempted in similar ways to Jesus ?

  • Am I tempted to put material things ahead of seeking God?
  • Am I tempted to test God out rather than trust Him?
  • Am I tempted to do things my way?