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God has promised us joy and gladness.

    Will we believe this?

  Will we live by this daily?

God has promised to send His Holy Spirit.

    Will we accept this?

  Will we receive the gift?

God has promised to forgive those who repent.

    Will we deal with sin?

  Will we show we can change?

God has promised to turn our hearts towards love.

    Will we let go of hate?

  Will we accept the heart of Christ?

God has promised us ‘the wisdom of the righteous’.

    Will we value His ways?

  Will we use His treasure?

What glory we have been given, what wonders are ours.

    Will we be lost in disbelief?

  Will we take part in God’s revolution?

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Brief Bible studies from Hosea, the prophet who saw God's justice and love played out in his marriage
Brief Bible studies from 1 Timothy, containing some personal advice from a wise evangelist to a junior church leader
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Brief Bible studies from Psalms 1-24, the hymn book of the Bible
Brief Bible studies of the introductions to the four Gospels, including the birth of Jesus
Brief Bible studies from Jonah, the 'runaway prophet'
Brief Bible studies from 2 Corinthians in which Paul defends his ministry and reveals some remarkable teaching
Bible studies from Ezekiel, God's prophet to the people of Israel in Exile
Brief Bible studies from Hebrews, an open letter to Jewish people who were thinking intelligently about whether to accept Christ.
Brief studies from the early life of David, including his victory over Goliath and his rivalry with King Saul
Brief Bible studies from Proverbs, the great book of Biblical Wisdom, with much teaching for young and old
Bible studies from Gen 25-36, the life story of Jacob, the devious youngster who became the father of many tribes and the forefather 'ISRAEL'
Bible studies from Isaiah 1-12 - The early prophecies and experiences of Isaiah of Jerusalem
Bible studies in Malachi - the last prophetic advice to God's Old Testament people before the coming of the Messiah
Bible studies from Matthew 26-28 - the Passion of Christ
Bible studies from Galatians, Paul's letter to some Christians who needed to know the difference between Christians and Jews
Bible studies from Ephesians, Paul's letter of encouragement to churches around Ephesus
Bible studies from Romans - Paul's great explanation of the Christian faith
Bible studies from Exodus - from leaving Egypt to the giving of the Law
Bible studies from Amos - the first prophet to speak out against the sins of Israel
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Bible studies from Philippians, Paul's letter to a church he had founded, to keep them on the right track!
Bible studies in Judges - the record of great leaders of Israel in the years immediately after the occupation of the Promised Land
Bible studies from Luke 1-8, Luke's account of Jesus' birth and the beginning of His ministry
Bible studies from Isaiah 40-66 - Some of the most influential and memorable prophecies of the Old Testament, Jesus Himself quote these prophecies frequently
Brief Bible studies from 1 Corinthians; a substantial letter telling a young church how to be a loving servant of the Lord
Bible studies from Gen 12-24, the story of Abraham and the birth of Isaac
Bible studies from Matthew 8-9, Jesus' first public minitrys in Galilee
Bible studies from Matthew 15-17, the dicsiples begin to learn the truth about Jesus' ministry
Bible studies from the Gospel of Mark, that part of the story of Jesus after the transfiguration and before His entry into Jerusalem
Bible studies from the Acts of the Apostles, stories of the apostles in the aftermath of Jesus' resurrection and ascension, and the birth of the Christian church

Confession & Intercession

Today’s reflections are from the works of George Buttrick, following on from the passage we read a week ago on prayer.  Today’s extract is accompanied by a Bible reading from

1 John 2:7-14

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Praise You, Lord Jesus Christ, for we can never tell when You will burst into our lives and help us; giving us Your Spirit, healing our bodies, opening our eyes, encouraging us when we are weak, or giving us the strength to move on.  Thank You, Lord Jesus, for the way You surprise us and lead us on in the path of faith and life.  Alleluia! 

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