The Bartholomew Project

About the Bartholomew Project

The Dalton McCaughey Library significantly supported the two-day Bartholomew Project for twelve Bayside Christian College students in Year 10/11 who demonstrated an aptitude and interest in biblical studies. Over the two days, we provided them with Biblical instruction by Trinity College Theological School Professor of Ministry and New Testament scholar, Fergus King, and research support from library staff so that the students could do basic exegesis and develop chapel talks, Bible studies, and devotions to be shared, perhaps published, upon their return to school.

The Prodigal Son – Luke 15:11–32

In Luke 15:11–32, Jesus shares one of his most well-known parables—the story of the Prodigal Son. This passage sits within a trilogy of parables (the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son), each revealing the heart of God towards the lost.

The Beatitudes

The Beatitudes from the New Testament are a set of nine blessings that come to people who develop the virtues which Christ Himself had. The Beatitudes are found in Matthew 5:1-12. The passage begins with setting the scene – Jesus is seated on a mountain with His disciples; and a multitude of people has gathered…

Scripture Workings

In Romans 9:16-24, what is Paul actually trying to tell us? One answer has been that he wants to teach us about the disobedience of the Jews; but it is much more complicated than that.

Jesus: An Act of Humility

When John shares in scripture about Jesus’ miracle of gift and supply (John 6:1 – 16) we are given a fresh revelation of Jesus being our provider and ‘host’. As the host Jesus gives thanks over five small barley loaves and two fish, He prays ‘Blessed art thou, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who brings forth bread from the earth.’

The Incredible Love of God

31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring any charge…

Philippians 2:1-11 → Look To Christ, Our Ultimate Example Of Humility

Philippians is a personal letter, written by Paul, to the church in Philippi. He combines this letter as a letter of friendship as well as a formal letter of his support and encouragement. The main emphasis of his letter was on strengthening the commitment and faith of the Philippian Christians. Passage (NIV) Imitating Christ’s Humility…

Phillippians 4:4-13: A written response

Philippians is a book of the Bible in the New Testament that was written as a letter by the Apostle Paul to the people in Philippi around 62 A.D.. Paul wrote this book while he was imprisoned in Rome. The passage of Philippians 4:4-13 is striking because the particular purpose of the book was to share encouragement in a letter specifically for the people in Philippi, yet the words he wrote are relevant and shared with everyone today, spreading the good and reassuring news of God’s providence and strength.