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Brompton Bible Stories Bundle
Brompton Bible Stories Bundle
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Massive Sale - up to 50% off Primary School Resource PowerPoint Presentations illustrating Bible Stories using Toys including Playmobil and other media. Appealing to all ages, these have proven to inspire children to create their own bible stories in play. Complete Set of 11 Br…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 207
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 207
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
The Women's Bible Commentary - Love More and More: Sexual Behaviour and Social Morality
The Women's Bible Commentary - Love More and More: Sexual Behaviour and Social Morality
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
The Household Code The author believes that behaviour appropriate to the new life is communal in nature (3:12–15), constituted by Christian worship (3:16–17), and marked by the peace and harmony of the reconciled creation (3:14)…
The Women's Bible Commentary - Rejection in Nazareth
The Women's Bible Commentary - Rejection in Nazareth
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
Rejection in Nazareth At the completion of the parables, Matthew again mentions Jesus’ natal family (cf.12:46– 50). The comments of those in Nazareth (cf. Mark 6:1–6a) indicate the failure of some to grasp Jesus’ message; thus they fulfil Jesus’ citation of Isaiah 6:9–10 (Matt. 1…
embodying mark - 3 Following the Healer
embodying mark - 3 Following the Healer
by SPCK - meda a a stamper
3 Following the Healer Hearing the healing in Mark The teacher on the boat of Mark 4 has crossed over to the other side. Beyond the stormy seas, he is confronted by the torment of human suffering in its various guises: the raging of a tortured demoniac, the desperation of the fat…
THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - The Parable of the Yeast
THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - The Parable of the Yeast
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
The Parable of the Yeast By teaching in parables, Jesus assumes Wisdom’s role. The third of seven parables gathered in chapter 13 presents a woman as a main character. Paralleling 13:31–32, the immediately preceding parable of the Mustard Seed…
Great Christian Thinkers - 56 St. Francis of Assisi
Great Christian Thinkers - 56 St. Francis of Assisi
by SPCK - Pope Benedict XVI
St. Francis of Assisi Here I present the figure of Francis, an authentic “giant” of holiness, who continues to fascinate a great many people of all age groups and every religion… Taken from Great Christian Thinkers by Pope Benedict XVI
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 5d The Characterization of the Disciples
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 5d The Characterization of the Disciples
by SPCK - Edward Adams
The Characterization of the Disciples By no means is Luke oblivious to the failings of the disciples (e.g., 8:22–25; 9:12–13), but his portrait of the disciples is more positive than Mark’s and even Matthew’s.28 This is evident from a comparison of parallel episodes. Luke does no…
Great Christian Thinkers - 18 St. Eusebius of Vercelli
Great Christian Thinkers - 18 St. Eusebius of Vercelli
by SPCK - Pope Benedict XVI
St. Eusebius of Vercelli I invite you to reflect on St. Eusebius of Vercelli, the first bishop of northern Italy of whom we have reliable information. Born in Sardinia at the beginning of the fourth century, he moved to Rome with his family at a tender age. Later, he was institut…
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 7 Selected Parallel Episodes
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 7 Selected Parallel Episodes
by SPCK - Edward Adams
Selected Parallel Episodes Having considered each Gospel separately, we now bring the “parallel lives” of Jesus into contact with each other as we look at selected common episodes. The exercise will allow us to explore the unity and plurality of the Gospels in a more focused way,…
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - Christian Unity Paul, Apollos and Cephas as One (2) cntd.