Matt 3:1-12 John the Firebrand
Not The BibleWe are followers of Christ, we are meant to be salt and light to the world. But we withhold our light and then condemn the world for being so dark.
Male and Female: Transcendence and immanence (godly sexuality)
Christian sexualitySo we have seen that everything about the male is outward focussed…and reflects the transcendent nature of God. Whereas everything about the female is inner directed…and reflects the immanent nature of God.
Matt 2:19-23 The return to Nazareth
Not The BibleOne of the lies we can believe is that by following Jesus will automatically result in a nicer life
Matt 2:19-23 The return to Nazareth
Not The BibleWouldn’t it have been easier to just live elsewhere and start afresh where they could keep their past hidden?
Matt 2:13-18 Escape to Egypt
Not The BibleWe have a God who has been there – and will be there with us. No matter what life throws at us, we won’t give up but will seek to find Him in the midst of the pain.
Matt 2:12 The wise men return to Herod
Not The BibleThe truth is that we’re not doing life wrong and we have a God who was and is in the mess.
Marriage: a journey into oneness (godly marriage)
godly marriageUltimately our marriage is a shadow of our relationship with Christ and each day we can choose to become closer or to build a wall. There is no standing still.
Matt 2:9-11 The visit of the Magi
Not The BibleIt’s only a short step from respecting those who we deem are worthy to closing our hearts and minds to those who we think are not. And by doing so we will miss out on what God is saying.
CEO or Father (godly children)
godly childrenGod is not a CEO of a company with a limited number of positions that we all have to compete for. He is a Father that delights in the uniqueness of each of His children.