Colossians 2:8 - The philosophy of individualism...what's good and what's bad about it? With help from some American teenagers watching Baseball, Hibs fans and Larry Siedentop!
Colossians 3:22 - Does the Bible support and advocate slavery? This is an often misunderstood question/accusation? Why is slavery wrong....? This verse helps us grasp biblical teaching...
John 6:25-27 - Jesus says that the crowd are more interested in bread than they are in the meaning of the signs...Is bread more important to us?
John 6:22-24 - Jesus didn't get into the boat - yet he is not there! So where is he? What are we looking for when we search for Jesus?
John 6:19-21 - Jesus walks on the water....and the disciples are terrified. Why?
John 6:16-18 - Why does Jesus make the disciples go on a boat when he, and they, knew there was going to be a storm? How do we cope with the storms in our lifes?
John 6:14-15 - After the feeding of the 5,000 - the Jews claim he is a prophet...then they try to make him King. Can we make Jesus King? Any lessons for today?
John 6:12-13 - A bit of a personal one today....reflecting on a life not wasted...that of my mother....
John 6:10-11 - Jesus gives thanks - when there appears to be nothing to give thanks for....and yet he is able to multiply even the smallest of resources....a great hope...
John 6:8-9 - Andrew now introduces the wee boy with his five loaves and two fish....what does this have to do with Elisha? And with us?
John 6:5-7 - Jesus tests Philip....asking him a 'trick' question. Philip is so logical he doesn't really know how to answer.....
John 6:1-4 - John begins to tell the story of the only miracle recorded in all four gospels....
John 5:43-44 - What are the common reasons that people have for not believing in Christ? Jesus gives us another one that is really surprising and perceptive...
John 5:41-42 - Why don't people who have the evidence believe? Jesus says it is a matter of the heart....and a desire for self glory...
John 5:39-40 - The fourth witness to Christ is the Scriptures....so why do people still refuse to come to Christ, even if they study them?
John 5:36 - Jesus brings his second witness - a greater one. His miracles. What are miracles? What are they evidence of?
John 5:31-35 - What is the evidence for Jesus? Can he be his own witness? What about John the Baptist? Who is the one who points you to Christ?
John 5:30 - Why is Jesus the judge? How does he judge? On whose law? Is he fair?
John 5:28-29 - There will come a time when all who are in their graves will come out. This is not Zombie Jesus - this is the King and Judge and Saviour - who raises people - some to life and some to be condemned. Which one will you be?
John 5:25-27 - Life from the dead...Jesus offers physical and spiritual eternal life....! Incredible.