Inspiration

Scripture: Psalm 121:1–8‘The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.’ (Vv 7–8) God gave us the Bible for our encouragement. It’s full of stories of people who love God despite messing up their friendship with him. However, […]

Scripture: Genesis 12:1–9 ‘The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.’ (Vv 1–2) Journeying towards […]

Scripture: Matthew 28:12–20 ‘Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have […]

Scripture: Matthew 28:12–20 ‘Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have […]

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1–8 ‘…and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.’ (Vv 5–6) Paul records the testimony of many witnesses to Jesus’ […]

Scripture: Luke 24:13–35 ‘As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going further. But they urged him strongly, ‘Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.’ So he went in to stay with them.’ (Vv 28–29) The news of Jesus’ death […]

Scripture: John 21:15–19 ‘The third time he said to him, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, ‘Do you love me?’ He said, ‘Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Jesus said, ‘Feed my sheep.’ (Vv 28–29) It’s interesting Peter […]

Scripture: John 20:24–29 ‘Thomas said to him, ‘My Lord and my God!’ Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’ (Vv 28–29) It’s said that seeing is believing. Seeing is in part perception, so whatever we see is influenced by […]

Scripture: John 20:19–23 ‘Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’ And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’’ (Vv 21–23). The […]

Scripture: John 20:1–18 ‘They asked her, ‘Woman, why are you crying?’‘They have taken my Lord away,’ she said, ‘and I don’t know where they have put him.’ At this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realise that it was Jesus.’ (Vv 13–14) Happy Easter! Jesus is risen and hope […]

Scripture: John 19:38–42 ‘Taking Jesus’ body, the two of them wrapped it, with the spices, in strips of linen. This was in accordance with Jewish burial customs. At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid’ (Vv 40–41) […]