Inspiration

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) […]

Scripture: John 19:17–37 ‘When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining. This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom.’ (V 23) Good Friday, when Satan assumed he’d defeated God. Death is the weapon he uses to […]

Scripture: Matthew 26:36–46 ‘Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. ‘Couldn’t you men keep watch with me for one hour?’ he asked Peter. ‘Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.’’ (Vv 40–41) On the eve of Jesus’ arrest, the […]

Scripture: John 12:34–36 ‘Voices from the crowd answered, “We heard from God’s Law that the Messiah lasts forever. How can it be necessary, as you put it, that the Son of Man ‘be lifted up’? Who is this ‘Son of Man’?’ (V 34) Today we’re very conscious of our identity. There’s innumerable courses, podcasts, and […]

Scripture: John 12:23–33 ‘‘Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? “Father, save me from this hour”? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour. Father, glorify your name!’’ (Vv 27–28) The struggles we all have with obedience are all a part of our humanity. We are constantly torn […]

Scripture: John 12:20–26 ‘Very truly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal […]