Nov 29, 2022
The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand: John the Baptist calls for conversion, and the acceptance of a ritual of baptism using the words that Jesus will also use, "The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand." But what John is doing is only a preparation for the fiery immersion into the Spirit-filled baptism that the Jesus will bring;...
Nov 23, 2022
The Two Advents of Jesus Christmas celebrates the "first coming" of Jesus, in the incarnation of the Son of God. But the Advent Season also focusses upon the second coming of Jesus at the end of time. Advent is a time when we recognise that we live between the two comings of Jesus Christ. Towards the end of Matthew's...
Nov 15, 2022
A crucified King? As Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple, his disciples assume that he is speaking of the proximate end of the world. He corrects them by pointing to the long history of suffering and faithfulness that lies ahead of them, and explains that only God can determine the signs and times of the end...
Nov 8, 2022
When will the end come? As Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple, his disciples assume that he is speaking of the proximate end of the world. He corrects them by pointing to the long history of suffering and faithfulness that lies ahead of them, and explains that only God can determine the signs and times of the...
Nov 2, 2022
The Sadducees strike back: Having arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus preaches in the Temple. The Sadducees attempt to discredit his teaching, based on their understanding of the Law. Jesus shows them that they neither understand the power of the resurrection, nor the Word of God.
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