Understanding atonement Lent 2024 - Part 3, A ransom paid to Satan This Lent, I reflect deeply on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, exploring the various theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches. I realize that this journey reveals a rich tapestry of beliefs and interpretations. It's important to acknowledge …
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Psalms of David This is a Psalm of David, written after the prophet Nathan confronted him about his affair with Bathsheba. David pleads for God's mercy and forgiveness, expressing his deep remorse for his sins. He acknowledges that he has sinned against God alone and asks for purification and renewal. David promises to teach others …
The practical awe of God When I was deciding on what to write during Lent I forgot about the panic of seeing an empty page. On 1st January this year, I said I wanted to get my awe of God back. Then thinking about Lent I wanted to build on the idea that God's gifts …
Epiphany Photo by Jess Loiterton on Pexels.com The Meaning of Epiphany The 12 days of Christmas are over, and you are probably wondering what to do with those 42 swans, 42 geese, 40 gold rings, 36 calling birds, 30 French hens 22 turtledoves and 12 partridges in 12 pear trees. At least the house will …
The 4th book of Psalms This psalm and the three following ones are hymns, songs of praise to God, and bring the fourth book of psalms to a conclusion. This psalm has 22 verses, the same as the number of verses in the Jewish alphabet, though not an acrostic, as many of these kind of …
Agents of change transformation and reconciliation Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, Sunday 27th October 2019 "Ponder anew." Two words from a hymn at the beginning of the service. Ponder anew what the Almighty can do, or in other words, keep on thinking about what God has done and what he can do. This is what struck me …
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Happy and blessed 6: The merciful Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy - Matthew 5:7 ESVUK This is straightforward, isn't it? Merciful people are shown mercy. How can I write a blog on that? When someone shows mercy it makes headlines, positive headlines, it is generally agreed that being merciful is good. But …
YHWH El Rachum Names of God - part 27 LORD God of Mercy YHWH is God’s actual name which he revealed to Moses from the burning bush, it implies the personal nature of God and El the creator which is immeasurably beyond us. These two names are held in contrast here, a God who is …
Making an ass of myself 