1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 As believers we are more like plants than machines. A machine needs maintaining to keep going, but a plant is to keep growing. And so as believers we are not just to keep going but growing – especially in love and holiness. That should be our concern for ourselves and for one another.
1Peter 1:13-2:3 When we know who we are in Christ, where we’ve come from and where we’re going it changes everything! How?
Genesis 1:1-27 Sitting next to a stranger on the train, you can only know him if he speaks and reveals himself to you. So with God. He has revealed himself clearly in his Word. Genesis chapter 1 is our first encounter.
1 Peter 1:13-25 What are the marks of an obedient child? Hope and Holiness. A mindful hope that is certain and fixed on Christ’s return. And a Holy life that is transformed, avoids sin, fears God and is dictated by love.
Isaiah 6:1-8 The horror film The Fly introduced into popular culture the line ‘Be afraid. Be very afraid’. What are you afraid of? Are you afraid of God? Do you fear him? Is that a right response to God? If so why? And what happens if we don’t?
