As we draw near to Christmas, it is a good time for us to meditate on the significance of the birth of Christ. We often look at the accounts of the birth of Christ from the gospels, but this week we will be looking behind the scenes in Revelation 12.… Continue reading

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Revelation 12 “The Dragon and the Woman”

This week we take a short break from Revelation to look at the Qualifications for Elders, as we prepare to nominate new elders. In 1 Timothy 3, Paul gives instructions to Timothy about what makes someone suitable for the office of elder. This is important for elders to be familiar… Continue reading

1 Timothy 3:1-7 “The Qualifications for Elders”

This week we are back in the book of Job looking at Job 38:1 – 40:5. We see how the Lord answers Job with a series of questions and also Job’s response. Roger explains. Job 38:1 – 40:5 (ESV) The Lord Answers Job 38 Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said:… Continue reading

Job 38:1 – 40:5 “God Questions!”

This week we continue working through the book of Revelation. We are looking at Chapters 10 and 11, where we see the church following the lamb where ever he leads. John explains. Revelation 10 – 11 (ESV) The Angel and the Little Scroll 10 Then I saw another mighty angel coming… Continue reading

Revelation 10-11 “The Two Witnesses”

This week we continue looking at the book of Revelation. Revelation is a prophetic, apocalyptic letter written to 7 churches in Asia Minor. We have already seen that Christians follow the slain lamb through suffering, as 7 seals were opened (Chapters 6 & 7); and we now looking at another… Continue reading

Revelation 8 – 9 “The Consequences of Compromise”

This week we are taking time out from Revelation briefly to look this week at what Paul says in Ephesians 4 about unity. Unity is something that we instinctively think is a good thing, but what is Christian Unity, and what is it based on? Continue reading

Ephesians 4:3-6 – Unity in the Gospel

In a world made good by God but so broken, who can stand? Who can remain upright? This week we return to the book of Revelation Chapter 7 and seek to understand and answer this question. Revelation 7 (ESV) The 144,000 of Israel Sealed 7 After this I saw four angels… Continue reading

Revelation 7 “Who can Stand?”

What is God really like? This week we are looking at Job 37 to help answer this question. We see that our God is exhalted in power, cannot be called to account, and does not change his promises. Roger explains. Job 37 (ESV) Elihu Proclaims God’s Majesty 37 “At this also… Continue reading

Job 37 “God the inside story”

This week we are looking at Revelation Chapter 6 and see that Christians follow the Lamb through suffering into victory – suffering that Jesus rules over. As the Heidelberg Catechism Question 27 states: Question: “What do you understand by the providence of God?” Answer: “The almighty, everywhere – present power… Continue reading

Revelation 6 “The Tribulation and Triumph of the Church”

Revelation 4-5 is one of the most glorious passages of Scripture. It is a passage of worship that fixes our hearts on the glory of Christ. We also have a picture of God who is truly three in one. As the Westminster Shorter Catechism puts it: Q5: Are there more… Continue reading

Revelation 4 & 5 “The Throne Room”

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