Luke 1:26-38
After having visited the Temple, the angel Gabriel goes to a nobody in nowheresville who will become the mother of the Saviour.
Guard Yourselves against Fakes
1 John 5: 12-21
In John's parting words he sums up his whole letter by encouraging hearers to guard themselves from idols. What are idols, and how do we recognise them?
We Can Have Hope
Daniel 7:1-14
When everything causes us to ask "What is God doing?", he offers glimpses into the future which he promises will break into our present.
The God of Promise
Genesis 11:47-13:4
Despite deep flaws in character, Abram receives an entirely unmerited promise from God, who in no way disqualifies him from the plans he has.
The Adam Family: From God to Nod
Genesis 4
The alienation grows ever deeper between humanity and their creator, resulting in alienation between humans themselves.
God’s Family: People who Worship
Luke 10:38-42
The main goal of being a human being is to worship God, before all things.
Perseverance
Hebrews 10:32-11:1
When things feel like they're at their worst, we need to believe that the best is yet to come.
The End of the World
1 Peter 4:7-11
What does the Bible actually say about the end of the world? What doesn't it say? The answer is probably unlike anything you've heard that it might be.
Seasons of Sadness and Gladness
Psalm 126
This 'song of ascent' reflects on God's faithfulness, but doesn't deny the reality of tears shed during times of trouble.
Advent: The long-expected Christ
1 Peter 1:8-15
Trailers had been running for the Jesus Plan over many hundreds of years; and yet, God still pulled off a complete surprise.