Psalms of David Psalms in Book 1 (Psalms 1 to 41) are mainly personal songs, so I will look at how they apply to us personally. Social and communal aspects of life and work do not come in until the later books of psalms. It is nice to come into a warm welcome with everything …
Tag: Return of Christ
Are you ready? – Matthew in Advent day 17
In just one week it will be Christmas, are you ready? Have you bought and wrapped the presents, bought all the non perishable food so the last week is as smooth as possible? Or are you a stereotypical man? Men, rumour has it, though I have not met one who admits to it, start their …
Preparation: The sixth virgin
Got oil? The penultimate Advent blog. It is about being in it for the long haul. Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but …
Preparation: Lo! He comes
Lo! He comes with clouds descending The Advent carol brings us to the next topic. Jesus Christ will return. That is not something we only remember at Advent. The Anglican liturgy remembers that in the communion liturgy: Christ has died Christ is risen Christ will come again The return of Jesus Christ to judge the …
Making an ass of myself 