Reading: Ephesians 1 v 1 – 14 This was the first Sunday, since the beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic, when there was a congregation in Holy Rood on a Sunday. It was, however, still very much an online service. Apologies for the fuzzy sound recording.
Reading: Mark 1 v 40 – 45
This talk was given on the Sunday following the death of HRH Prince Philip. Reading: John 14 v 1 – 4
Reading: Matthew ch 4 v 8 – 11 >>> The sermon concluded with this prayer: Father God, everything is yours and I am yours. Thank you that you’re here with me today. May I be aware of your presence. Help me to follow your leading. In Jesus’ name, Amen Questions for group or personal study:…
Reading: Matthew ch 4 v 5 – 7 Questions for group and personal study: What struck you about what you heard on Sunday? Was there anything you didn’t understand or agree with? Reread Matt 4.5-7. What does this passage tell us about the kind of ministry Jesus chose to have? The lifelong call to discipleship…
Reading: Matthew 4 v 1 – 4 Questions for group or personal study: What struck you about what you heard on Sunday morning? Was there anything you didn’t understand or agree with? ‘If the goal of life is self-fulfilment, it becomes more difficult to navigate hardship and suffering.’ Do you agree with this statement or…
Readings: 1 Peter 5 v 8 – 11 and Mark 1 v 9 – 13 Questions for further thought: 1. What struck you about what you heard on Sunday? Was there anything you didn’t understand or agree with? 2. “The ‘ideas landscape’ of our society has shifted.” Do you agree with this statement or not?…
Reading Matthew ch 5 v 13 – 16
Reading: Matthew ch 5 v 3 – 12 Questions for individual or group study: Did you listened to the Sunday morning talk by Dan? If so, what struck you about it? Was there anything you didn’t understand or agree with? Think about Jesus’ original audience. In what ways are we different from them? In what…
Reading: Matthew ch 5 v 3 – 12 Questions for reflection and study: In our society who are the “haves” and the “have nots”? Is there a Beatitude you particularly relate to? and why? Are there any you don’t relate to? why? Which Beatitude would you like to be true of you and why? There…