MATTHEW 5:1-17
The disciples are in for a surprise when Jesus identifies who of us are “blessed". Colin explains who it is that Jesus wants sends out to be Salt and Light in our world.
Building on the rock • Dig Deeper S2 E1
Dig Deeper is back as we begin our journey through the most famous sermon ever given. Laws have made, countries founded, societies changed all because of these teachings of Jesus. No one has ever improved upon them - they are as relevant today as they were 2000 years ago. Episode 1 begins at the end. Join Jon March and Dr. Stephen Backhouse as they kick of our series on this section of Matthew’s Gospel.
As we look to rebuild our lives, what does it really look like to build our lives on the rock of Jesus’ teachings? How do we work together to see that as a reality in our own lives and the lives of those around us?
Rock and Sand Christians • 30th of May
Natasha considers the difference between rock and sand faith to demonstrate that while both Christians may appear to be doing the same kind of activities, and share a love for Jesus, their trust or reliance in factors other than Christ, may set them up for a serious crisis of faith.
What are you building for? • Nehemiah • 23rd of May
Rebuilding in the face of opposition • 16th of May
Jon March discusses rebuilding in the face of opposition through the book of Nehemiah.
Rebuilding Our Lives: Foundations First • 9th of May
Jon begins a mini series taking some lessons from Nehemiah as we look to rebuild our lives after a time of ‘exile’.
Dig Deeper E25
Jon March & Dr Stephen Backhouse discuss Mark 15 & 16.
God's provision sometimes requires quite a bit of faith! • Ruth 4
Colin discusses God's provision in Ruth 4.
Dig Deeper E24
Jon & Stephen discuss Mark 14.
Recognising the Redeemer and the Redeemed • Ruth 3
Natasha opens up Ruth 3 to explore the place and process of transformation, to help us think about the person and posture of redemption.
Dig Deeper E23
The Provision Follows the Vision • Ruth
God is our provider, he will always provide. However, just like Ruth and Naomi did sometimes we have to take a step of faith. God provided for them because they had the vision to step out in faith.
Ruth 2 • Jon March
Dig Deeper E22
Sian Brookes & Dr Stephen Backhouse discuss Mark 12:13-44.
Dig Deeper E21
Mark 11:27 - 12:12
Dig Deeper E20
Mark:
Dig Deeper E19
Mark 1:1-19
God's Grace in Unexpected Places • Ruth
Ruth is a book that would have been an uncomfortable for it's original Israelite hearers because it challenged their pride. It's also a book about moving into a new space and God meeting us in unexpected circumstances. So what can we learn from Ruth today?
Ruth 1 • Colin Brookes
Jostling for Power • Dig Deeper E18
Jon & Stephen discuss: jostling for power, position, and privilege, the eccentricity of the cross as a symbol of Christianity, humility and power, servant leadership, the difference between power from Jesus and power from the Devil, our relationships with each other vs our relationship with Jesus, and reflecting on those who don’t know yet know him.
Mark 10:32-45
Sell your possessions? • Dig Deeper E17
Jon & Stephen discuss: women as property in marriage, Jesus calling on the creation design for marriage, pastoral considerations of divorce, being like a child to be a part of God’s kingdom, the conversation with the rich young man, riches vs wealth, selling all your possessions, struggling with personal riches, and challenging your survival mechanisms.
Mark 10:1-32a
Don't be alarmed. Do be alert • Mark’s Gospel
Jesus’ generation was on the brink of world shattering events, for them this meant the destruction of the Jerusalem temple. We are also on the brink of events that will leave our world irreparably damaged. So what are Jesus prophetic words saying to us today?
Pete Hopkins • Mark 13