by Julie Turner | Oct 10, 2015 | What's Happening
1 Cor 6:1-11 is peppered with Paul’s questions to the Corinthians, with eight questions asked in eight verses. Questions can be a valuable way of making us look at situations differently, forcing us to think about our attitudes and actions. They are a powerful...
by Julie Turner | Oct 10, 2015 | What's Happening
In 1 Cor 6:5, Paul talks about shaming the Corinthians, clearly being astounded at their immaturity and lack of Biblical wisdom. Earlier (1 Cor 4:14), he has written not to shame but to warn them, but now he wants them to be ashamed and to change their ways as a...
by Julie Turner | Oct 10, 2015 | What's Happening
The Bible study on 1 Cor 6:1-11 looked at Paul’s advice to the Corinthians about lawsuits, looking at how he applied the spiritual wisdom he had previously taught about (1 Cor 1:18-1 Cor 2) to everyday situations. In these verses, Paul continues to teach about church...
by Julie Turner | Oct 8, 2015 | What's Happening
As we think about the importance of God’s word to our own lives, let’s remember that this living word is necessary for the whole world and pray for our witness using that word. Blessed are you who give yourselves over to God, turn your backs on the world’s “sure...
by Julie Turner | Oct 6, 2015 | What's Happening
Mark reminded us on Sunday morning, that God not only gives us salvation; He restores us (see Ps 23:3, Ps 41:3, Ps 53:6). I have been musing on the art of restoration this week, learning vital lessons from this summer’s decorating spree… Things often look...
by Julie Turner | Oct 4, 2015 | What's Happening
The baby shower will now be on Saturday 17th October from 12 noon until 3 p.m. – please note the revised date. Sunday 25th October is ‘Bible Sunday’ (see the Bible Society Bible Sunday 2015 video for further details.) As part of our ‘Bigger...
