What does it mean to 'live lives worthy of Christ' (Phil 1:27) or 'let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus' (Phil 2:5). Paul makes sure that his teaching about being a Christian is backed up with living examples in himself, Timothy and Epaphroditus. The thing they have in common is … Continue reading Philippians 2:19-30 | The costs of loving
Philippians 2:1-18 | Humility is reality
Humility gets a mixed press from our thinkers and leaders but servant like humility has shaped our country deeply. It is why we aim for a public service and not a party bureaucracy. It is why we have a department of defence rather than a ministry of war. It is why we get angry when … Continue reading Philippians 2:1-18 | Humility is reality
Philippians 1:12-30 | Living is Christ
While it is true that Christians are the most persecuted group of people on earth today, Paul shows that they are not to respond to these wrongs as victims but as opportunists who boldly live lives worthy of Christ and embrace suffering for Christ as a gift. This is not our contemporary response of outrage … Continue reading Philippians 1:12-30 | Living is Christ
Malachi 4.1-6 | I will come to you
In Malachi's teaching God lays down a dare. At one point he even says: 'Put me to the test' (3:10). The challenge is to live an extraordinary life with him rather than the ordinary life of cynicism and grumbling we are so used to. Join us on Sunday 9/6 as we worship the God who … Continue reading Malachi 4.1-6 | I will come to you
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