On Sunday we celebrated Christmas at Oxford Community Church, and I gave a short talk on the miracle of God coming into the chaos of a family scene, to bring hope, joy and peace. You can check out the talk (or the whole service) below. I hope you enjoy it, and that you have a…
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Advent Reflection: The assumptions of Mary
‘“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne…
Theology Matters: 4 – Purpose: Luke and John
Each of the gospels tells the story of Jesus in a particular way, for a particular purpose. In this session, we look at Luke and John and try to work out why they emphasise certain themes and what particular points they are trying to make about who Jesus is and what he has come to do. (mp3)
Theology Matters: 3 – Purpose: Matthew and Mark
Each of the gospels tells the story of Jesus in a particular way, for a particular purpose. In this session, we look at Matthew and Mark and try to work out why they emphasise certain themes and what particular points they are trying to make about who Jesus is and what he has come to do. (mp3)
Theology Matters: 1 – Context
The first in a series of seminars on the gospels, beginning with a look at the historical context (mp3)
Advent: Peace on Earth (Luke 2)
A fresh look at the Christmas story (mp3)
Liam Thatcher 