The Prodigal Son – Luke 15:11–32
By Andrew Hateley-Browne |
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.
Read More The Beatitudes
By Andrew Hateley-Browne |
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…
Read More Scripture Workings
By Andrew Hateley-Browne |
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.
Read More Jesus: An Act of Humility
By Andrew Hateley-Browne |
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.’
Read More The Incredible Love of God
By Andrew Hateley-Browne |
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…
Read More Philippians 2:1-11 → Look To Christ, Our Ultimate Example Of Humility
By Andrew Hateley-Browne |
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…
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