Wisdom from above
We are continuing on our journey through the Book of James, picking up the end of chapter 3 and the start of chapter 4. Here, James describes for us what true wisdom is, and just how different worldly wisdom and heavenly wisdom are.
True bread
Our physical and spiritual bread are two entirely different things and they meet entirely different (though both critical) needs. When we have both of these kinds of bread, life can be sustained. Jesus tells us where we can find both.
Deliver us from evil
Throughout Lent, we have been reflecting on the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer. We conclude those reflections tonight with the seventh and final petition, “Deliver us from evil.” What is evil, and how does God deliver us from it?
Knowing the way
In John 14, Jesus is speaking to His disciples on the night of His betrayal. These words from Jesus are known as the ‘farewell discourse’ which is actually a very poor title. These words are focussed on arrival rather than farewell and it is not a discourse but a proclamation of the gospel.
God save the king (1 Tim. 2:1–7)
We could not have had a more well-timed reminder to pray for our authorities, including our new king. Paul offers some helpful tips for prayer in general, but particularly our prayer for those in high positions.
God the giver (Lk. 11:1–13)
Does God hear my prayers? How do I know? When it comes to prayer, our confidence doesn’t come from our ability to pray, but from the person who teaches us how.
The place of piety (Jn. 12:1–8)
Whether you think you’re a pious person or not (or whether you think that other person is too pious or not), God still speaks and acts.