OUR BIBLE TALK This weekend Jodie continues our Acts series ‘Launching the Church’. Today’s talk is on Acts 9:32-11:18, called ‘A Clean Change for the Church’. Next week Jodie speaks on Acts 11:19-12:24 ‘Opportunity and opposition’. MISSION OF THE MONTH Support Cameron and Alex Jones with Irish Church Missions through the ‘Mission Table’ by buying or […]
After I prepared the promotional flyers for our holiday kids club, I realised that I had included a terrific photo of the Sphinx on the front, but didn’t once mention the word ‘Egypt’ or ‘Egyptian’ anywhere on the page! I’ve since updated the newer versions to say ‘Egyptian Adventure’, but those who received an earlier […]
As the early church grew, it meant lots and lots of changes. One of the biggest changes was felt by the people who grew up Jewish, but now were bring brought together by God to share the one, spiritual family with all sorts of ‘Gentile’ people. Sounds confusing? Well, come along and join us this […]
Changing your mind It is often ______ to do a backflip. Saul had a deep ____ for Christians. Saul’s ideology was __________. Saul was ______ by a light. We have a remarkable __________ with Christ. The hunter became the ______. Saul was in emotional and physical _____. Ananias must lay his _____ on Saul. Ananias […]
OUR BIBLE TALK This week Jodie continues our series on the book of Acts called ‘Launching the Church’. Today’s talk is on Acts 9:1-31, called ‘From Murderer to Missionary’. NEXT WEEK’S TALK Next week Jodie will continue our Acts series with the seventh talk on Acts 9:32-11:18 entitled ‘A Clean Change for the Church. MISSION […]
As I prepared the lesson for my Scripture class this week, I realised that I had an extra degree of connection to the events in the Bible. The story was about the government official in Capernaum whose son was very sick (John 4:46). This man had great power and influence over others, and yet he […]
Everyone loves a great before-and-after story, and this weekend’s bit from the Bible will certainly not disappoint! It’s the account of Paul’s conversion from murderer to missionary, as Jesus himself confronts him and blinds him by a light. These remarkable events are captured in the book of Acts chapter 9, and I’m really looking forward […]
Spreading like ________. The message of Jesus started _____. A wave of ___________ began. The persecution _________ the church. Philip left Jerusalem to go to _______. Jews were _______ with Samaritans. Samaritans received Jesus with great ___. Simon was an impressive ________. Many people responded with _______. Samaritans now followed Jesus the ___. The apostles […]
OUR BIBLE TALK This week Jodie continues our series on the book of Acts called ‘Launching the Church’. Today’s talk is on Acts 8:1-40, called ‘Evangelism Explosion!’. NEXT WEEK’S TALK Next week Jodie will continue our Acts series with the sixth talk on Acts 9:1-31 entitled ‘From Murderer to Missionary’. MISSION OF THE MONTH Support […]
It’s easy to look down on young people in our society, especially given that they don’t have the strength or skills to earn a living, nor the maturity to cope with independence. Yet, when it comes to following Jesus, the model believers are children. Jesus famously said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop […]