Early in his work Malachi criticises the spiritual leadership of God's people. As Australians we generally enjoy seeing our leaders cross examined but we forget this is not mere entertainment to make us feel better in comparison. The character and work of our leaders has important consequences for us all. Join us at 10am on … Continue reading Malachi 1:6-2:9 | Life and peace
Malachi 1:1-5 | I have loved you
It is always easier to see the negative message in the writing of Biblical prophets than to see the missed opportunities and tragedies that motivates their warnings. Malachi (which means 'my messenger') lived, like us, in cynical times. His message is an antidote to the cynicism that traps us and keeps us from the vibrant … Continue reading Malachi 1:1-5 | I have loved you
John 21 | Life without Jesus
Like many of the stories in John's book, Jesus turns what happens at his resurrection BBQ into a lived parable. This time the parable is about what will happen after his resurrection, when Jesus is no longer with his disciples and they face continuing Jesus' work but without his physical presence. At one level, this … Continue reading John 21 | Life without Jesus
John 20 | Resurrection life
We know too well that life is not as it should be but, what should it be, what can it be? The whole of John's book about his friend Jesus tells us, through many deeply personal stories, what the life God promises all of us on Resurrection Sunday, is like. The taste of this life … Continue reading John 20 | Resurrection life
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