Podcast
In KV we normally take Communion in Home Groups, but when we gather to receive it as a larger gathering it's good to remember what happened at the Last Supper, how the tradition of the Lord's Supper was first interpreted and how quickly it was corrupted. This gives us a framework for understanding what we are doing in Communion, and what our frame of mind should be.
Most Christians believe that Jesus "died to take away our sins". Many believe that sickness was also defeated at the Cross. Yet in addition, we frequently sing words like "You took all my guilt AND SHAME, When you died and rose again". Do we really believe it? If we did, it might revolutionise the way we view our place in Christ, and in the world.
Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God.
The conversations of the risen Lord with his followers after Easter contain some startling insights into the life of a mature disciple.
It's easy to be wise after the event. Even though we know Jesus' victory is completed by his death and resurrection, we still live our lives not knowing what life holds for us.
Unless we take deliberate steps to maintain our relationship with Jesus, He quickly becomes a distant, historic figure, limited in power and influence in our lives. In the road to Emmaus story, Luke gives us three vital truths about who Jesus really is.
Disappointment is a universal experience, but one Christians are often reluctant to admit to. What does the Bible say about it, how we can understand, avoid and recover from it?
Ever since Eden, when things go wrong for us, or we are conscious of sin and failure, mankind has had a tendency to hide from God. Micah 6 is one of many scriptures where, far from being the kind of God we have to hide from, He calls His people close: to reason with Him and be reconciled, so we can walk with Him again. He still makes this same call today: ultimately in Christ Himself. So come!
Knowing and 'feeling' God's presence are different. We need to practise the presence of God.
By giving our best even in the minutia of daily life, we are offering worship to God.
