Trashing the name of Jesus
Abuse in the church goes right back. 1 Samuel 2: 12-7 and 22. 12 Eli’s sons were scoundrels; they had no regard for the Lord. 13 Now it was the practice of the priests that, whenever
Abuse in the church goes right back. 1 Samuel 2: 12-7 and 22. 12 Eli’s sons were scoundrels; they had no regard for the Lord. 13 Now it was the practice of the priests that, whenever
Children are precious to Jesus. Matthew 18:1-9 18 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a
Jesus promises to remove abuse both within the church and beyond, using the metaphor of a good shepherd, laying down his life for the sheep. John 10:7-18 7 Therefore Jesus said
Family Growth Term 2018 WEEK 3 – What Does God Say About People Who Hurt Others? Big idea People hurt each other in many different ways (words/action/inaction), even in the
: Israel’s leaders are pictured as shepherds who abuse their sheep – with Jesus as our good Shepherd, we need to consider how we can be different, whilst finding rest
God provides for our every need. Psalm 23 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my
We can always trust the Bible to explain Jesus’ place in God’s plan as well as our own place in God’s plan. Luke 24:44-49 44 He said to them, “This is what
It’s worth trusting things that are true. Passage: Luke 1:1-4 1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled[a] among us, 2 just as they were handed
In today’s Bible reading we see Jesus’ enemies reject him even though the evidence of his words and miracles supported his claims. John 10:22-39 22 Then came the Festival of Dedication
Trusting the Bible is a question of trusting Jesus. Do you trust him? Hebrews 1:1-5 1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various