In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus sets the bar high, telling his hearers that they need to be perfect as God is perfect and that their righteousness should surpass that of the Pharisees. This seems an impossible demand! In this talk I grapple with some questions about Jesus’ teaching on the law:
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Seven minutes on Christ and Creation, from Paul Kingsnorth
A friend sent me this remarkable interview with writer, poet and former-environmental activist, Paul Kingsnorth. The whole thing is worth a listen, but the last seven minutes are especially interesting, where Paul discusses how his recent (and unexpected) conversion to Christianity has shaped his views on humanity and creation. Photo by Andrea Leopardi on Unsplash
Building your life on the rock (Matthew 7:24-27)
In this talk from our online Church at home service, Liam Thatcher looks at Jesus’ parable about the wise and foolish builders in the book of Matthew, and offers some tips on how we can ensure we’re building our lives on the rock of Jesus in this current time. Listen or download audio
The Wide and Narrow Gates
Jesus warns that the gate to life is small and easy to miss. In this talk, Liam Thatcher considers what Jesus’ teaching about the wide and narrow gates can teach us about enjoying the flourishing life. Listen or download (Right click the link to save)
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