Lent and Easter 2024 - Authority of Jesus
He is Risen! Jesus is Alive
| Easter Sunday 2024 |
The women went to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body, but He was not there because He had risen from death. Jesus is alive! Hallelujah. We celebrate this joyful day because Jesus has risen and He is alive and with us today. We celebrate because He brings us hope - hope for the present and hope for the future. And we celebrate because the resurrection is the ultimate proof that Jesus is Lord! Read more
The women went to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body, but He was not there because He had risen from death. Jesus is alive! Hallelujah. We celebrate this joyful day because Jesus has risen and He is alive and with us today. We celebrate because He brings us hope - hope for the present and hope for the future. And we celebrate because the resurrection is the ultimate proof that Jesus is Lord! Read more
Palm Sunday: Why do we celebrate?
| Palm Sunday 2024 |
The crowds rejoiced at the coming of Jesus, as the Messiah and King. But they did not understand what He was there to do. They believed He was going to free them from Roman rule and take up His place as King over Israel, a sovereign nation. But Jesus had a different mission. He had a greater mission. He was there to free all of creation from the grip of Satan. Read more
The crowds rejoiced at the coming of Jesus, as the Messiah and King. But they did not understand what He was there to do. They believed He was going to free them from Roman rule and take up His place as King over Israel, a sovereign nation. But Jesus had a different mission. He had a greater mission. He was there to free all of creation from the grip of Satan. Read more
Cost of Discipleship
| Authority of Jesus / Lent week 5 |
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? How does this really impact our lives? In the passage for this reflection, we see that following Jesus is not an easy path. It is a costly one. And we have to choose whether we truly want to submit completely to Jesus’ authority or whether we’d rather continue living life our own way. Are we willing to recognise God’s authority over our lives? Read more
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? How does this really impact our lives? In the passage for this reflection, we see that following Jesus is not an easy path. It is a costly one. And we have to choose whether we truly want to submit completely to Jesus’ authority or whether we’d rather continue living life our own way. Are we willing to recognise God’s authority over our lives? Read more
Over Sickness
| Authority of Jesus / Lent week 4 |
Jesus demonstrates His authority over illness and disease as He works miracles in the lives of the man with leprosy, the servant of the centurion and Peter’s mother-in-law. What can we learnt about Jesus and about ourselves as we reflect upon the interactions that Jesus had with these people? How can we allow God to work in our lives? Matthew 8:1-17
Jesus demonstrates His authority over illness and disease as He works miracles in the lives of the man with leprosy, the servant of the centurion and Peter’s mother-in-law. What can we learnt about Jesus and about ourselves as we reflect upon the interactions that Jesus had with these people? How can we allow God to work in our lives? Matthew 8:1-17
Wise and Foolish
| Authority of Jesus / Lent week 3 |
The wise man built his house upon the rock…The foolish man built his house upon the sand. This parable may seem simplistic, but it teaches us some really important truths that we need to pay attention to. Are you wise or are you foolish? Will you listen to Jesus’ teachings and follow what He says or will you continue to follow your own path? Let us consider Jesus’ words, and like the crowd gathered around Him, let us be amazed at His teaching because He taught with authority. Read more
The wise man built his house upon the rock…The foolish man built his house upon the sand. This parable may seem simplistic, but it teaches us some really important truths that we need to pay attention to. Are you wise or are you foolish? Will you listen to Jesus’ teachings and follow what He says or will you continue to follow your own path? Let us consider Jesus’ words, and like the crowd gathered around Him, let us be amazed at His teaching because He taught with authority. Read more
The Two Paths
| Authority of Jesus / Lent week 2 |
Jesus gives us some difficult teaching in this passage. He explains to us that there are only two paths in life - the path to destruction and the path to life. What path are you on? Let us listen to Jesus’ words and consider how we can ensure we are travelling on the narrow path to life. Matthew 7:13-23 Romans 3:23 Luke 9:23 Daniel 2:22
Jesus gives us some difficult teaching in this passage. He explains to us that there are only two paths in life - the path to destruction and the path to life. What path are you on? Let us listen to Jesus’ words and consider how we can ensure we are travelling on the narrow path to life. Matthew 7:13-23 Romans 3:23 Luke 9:23 Daniel 2:22
Authority of Jesus: Do Not Worry
| Authority of Jesus / Lent week 1 |
It is the beginning of Lent, and we are starting our Lenten series in which we look at some of the teachings of Jesus. This week we are considering what Jesus tells us about worry. Jesus provides us with vital tools and guidance in dealing with our fears and worries that will enable us to navigate life with more confidence as we trust the One who made us to guide us in the right paths. Read more
It is the beginning of Lent, and we are starting our Lenten series in which we look at some of the teachings of Jesus. This week we are considering what Jesus tells us about worry. Jesus provides us with vital tools and guidance in dealing with our fears and worries that will enable us to navigate life with more confidence as we trust the One who made us to guide us in the right paths. Read more
