I’ve recently spoken and written on loneliness and the idea of church as family. In summary, I’ve argued that we have a deep need for human connection, and when we lack it, we experience loneliness like a deep aching hunger. One of the central symbols of the church is a table around which we gather,…
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Church for a lonely city
On Sunday I spoke on the subject of church as family, and I argued that the church is God’s means for meeting one of humanity’s greatest needs – strong, deep relational connection. It is to be the place where, as Psalm 68:6 says, ‘God sets the lonely in families.’ This should be great news for our…
Moses: The Passover (Exodus 11-12)
After a series of gruelling plagues, God tells His people to get ready to leave Egypt for good. In this talk, Liam looks at the symbolism of Passover, the Firstborn Son and the Sacrificial Lamb. (mp3)
The Way: New Wine
In this talk, we look at how the biblical writers used the metaphor of wine to speak about the promise of new creation, and how practicing communion is a powerful way of immersing ourselves into God’s story. (mp3)
Liam Thatcher 