Tag: Spiritual Growth

The Lord’s Prayer, part 6. The last line of the Lord’s Prayer can also be translated “deliver us from the evil one”, which recognises a personal adversary, and opens our eyes to the spiritual battle we’re in.

The Lord’s Prayer, part 5. In Galatians 5, the Apostle Paul states that the entire law is fulfilled just by loving your neighbour; which sounds way too simple. But grasping this is at the very heart of renewing our minds, … Continue reading “Lead Us Not Into Temptation”

The Lord’s Prayer, part 4. We have a huge debt we owe, that we can never repay. We simply accept the forgiveness God provides. Yet, in the same way, we must forgive others, who may owe us a large debt … Continue reading “Forgive Us Our Debts”

The Lord’s Prayer, part 3. The prayer for daily bread would have reminded Jesus’ disciples of how God provided manna in the wilderness, providing for them one day at a time.

Grace Shaped Lives, part 8. Paul’s concern in 1 Corinthians 11 is not merely about the mechanics of the Lord’s Supper, but about the character of the church as God’s family. The Lord’s Table proclaims not only Christ’s death, but … Continue reading “The Cross Creates a Family”

Grace Shaped Lives, part 7. As Christians, we’re free to do many things the Old Covenant forbade. Yet we exercise freedom responsibly, not wanting to hinder others, but instead act in love, seeking to glorify God.

Re-formed, part 8. As the Israelites are taken into exile, we see that God immediately speaks hope and strength back into their lives; and even in the midst of desolation, streams of living water can flow from within them.

We’ve put together a mini-series of videos looking at ‘Treasures of Darkness’, a title we’ve lifted from Isaiah 45.

Re-formed, part 7. When God remoulds and reforms us, like a piece of clay in his hands, he is often strong with us in one sense, as our whole shape is transformed. Yet at the same time, he’s precise and … Continue reading “Re-formed — When the Spirit is Poured Out”