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the historical character of Jesus - 4b Jesus in Ephesians
the historical character of Jesus - 4b Jesus in Ephesians
by SPCK - David Allen
Jesus in Ephesians The close similarity between Ephesians and Colossians is a well-established datum of NT scholarship. Ephesians shares, exceeds even, the emphasis on the exaltedness of Christ in Colossians and his supremacy over rulers, powers and authorities (Eph. 1.20 –23).15…
Hymn: Here a neighbour stands as Jesus
Hymn: Here a neighbour stands as Jesus
by Andrew Pratt
Here a neighbour stands as Jesus, here is God, yes, face to face, here our faith finds restoration, here we meet and share God's grace. Here while eyes look with compassion hands reach out and peace is shown; we are held in loving kindness filled with joy that God has sown. Verse…
Gazing on the Gospels Year B - Proper 18 Year B
Gazing on the Gospels Year B - Proper 18 Year B
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
Proper 18 Mark 7: 24-37 Gaze on the miles and miles Jesus covers in this story, wandering around the perimeter of Galilee, unwilling to return to where he is so well known. For there, some want him king, and some want him killed. Gaze on Jesus trying to remain unrecognized. Why w…
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Day of Pentecost Year B
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Day of Pentecost Year B
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Day of Pentecost Acts 2.1-21 Romans 8.22-27 John 15.26-27; 16.4b-15 The Holy Spirit has been in danger in recent years of becoming the soppy one of the Trinity. Think about it for a bit – the Holy Spirit doesn’t go off and do uncomfortable and challenging things like getting cruc…
Forgiveness - What is it?