As lovely as the marriage bed is, eventually you will have to climb out of it in order to raid the fridge. Eating food is basic to our existence. It's essential nature and ultimate meaning points to Jesus, who gives His life as bread to the world. That makes our own sharing of … [Read more...] about #6 Jesus and the Table
Fellowship
Jesus, Hunger and Thirst
The Beatitudes follow a beautiful and logical progression. The first comes when we are confronted with God in the face of Jesus Christ. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 5:3) The Christian man, when faced with the law-word of God, is … [Read more...] about Jesus, Hunger and Thirst
Shoulder to Shoulder
So, you're a minister and you're up to you're neck in Corinthian pride; Galatian foreskins and Ephesian wolves. You have busted your guts for the saints and now you're in prison with Nero breathing down your neck. Who is likely to care enough to risk life and limb to provide for … [Read more...] about Shoulder to Shoulder
House to House
This world was built as a house for man and into which God has chosen to become our neighbour. Throughout scripture, houses are places of fellowship where meals are shared as well as places of evangelism where the Good news is heard and believed. In Genesis, God builds a … [Read more...] about House to House
Loving One Another, in Particular
Believers are a congregation of God's people. They come from many places and many cultures. If it were not for the work of God's Spirit, many believers would not seek each other out for company. But now, in that Spirit, we have been gathered together, and these people have … [Read more...] about Loving One Another, in Particular