In this week’s passage, Jesus engages in a powerful discourse that challenges the religious leaders of His time. It highlights the importance of testimony, the authority of Scripture, and the necessity of belief in Jesus…
As I mentioned last Sunday, Jesus had a significant encounter with Nicodemus, a leading Pharisee in Jerusalem. In John 3, Jesus clearly explained the necessity of the Holy Spirit’s regenerating work in a person’s life…
Have you ever been falsely accused? When asking this question, I’m sure most of us could recount a situation. Like us, David was no stranger to it either. Scripture doesn’t specify the exact situation that…
This story continues with Jesus sending His disciples ahead, instructing them to cross the lake without Him. They were undoubtedly tired, and this must have seemed like a perfect opportunity for a brief respite. As…
This week we jump into Mark 6:1-13 which offers several vital lessons for today’s believers, the church. It begins by reminding us of the importance of faith and how it can unlock the fullness of…
Jesus delivered the seed parables (Mk: 4:1-34) from a boat on the sea to crowds seated on dry land. These parables are meant to assure us that God works to bring about His kingdom in…
Several years ago—before I was a teacher—I travelled to Cambodia with Wayne Shepherd, Kim Phillips and another couple from interstate. While there, we saw many different ministries, charities and NGOs at work, and it is…
In continuing the current theme, let’s have a quick look at what James 1:22 says, ‘Do not merely listen to the Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.’ Listening to or reading God’s…
Again, Jesus speaks about the kingdom of God, giving us another unique description of what it looks like. He tells His disciples that the kingdom of God is like a man scattering seeds in his…
What’s the most frustrating thing about driving? Other drivers. Those who don’t signal, cut people off, speed through roadwork and then tailgate you when you’re doing the correct speed. It’s surprisingly easy to find fault…