Chapter 2 Genesis 1 to 8
In the last chapter we started this “Introduction to the Bible” series with the Gospel of John and how Jesus, the Word, was that the… Read More »Chapter 2 Genesis 1 to 8
Introduction to the Bible
Chapter 1 The Gospel of John / The Mystery and Images of Jesus
In a Christmas sermon I asked people to think about the images and thoughts each might bring to mind following these words: “Once upon a… Read More »Chapter 1 The Gospel of John / The Mystery and Images of Jesus
Introduction to the Bible
A few years ago I met a young man who had not been raised in a religious family, had no knowledge of the Bible and… Read More »Introduction to the Bible
Chapter 11 – Matthew – Prophecy Revealed
This is our last section in our ‘Introduction to the Bible’ series that started with Jesus from the Gospel of John who was the light… Read More »Chapter 11 – Matthew – Prophecy Revealed
Chapter 10 – Isaiah – The prophets
Introduction to the Bible: Section 10 – Isaiah – A prophet to Judah The French word for library is “bibliothèque”. Our “bible” is also a… Read More »Chapter 10 – Isaiah – The prophets
Chapter 9 – Samuel – The story of Israel
Introduction to the Bible: Section 9 – Samuel / The story of Israel Back in section 5 of this Introduction to the Bible we read… Read More »Chapter 9 – Samuel – The story of Israel
Chapter 8 Galatians – Equality in Christ
In section 3 (March newsletter) of this Introduction to the Bible, we learned about how the ascended Jesus revealed the message of the gospel directly… Read More »Chapter 8 Galatians – Equality in Christ
Chapter 7 – Luke: Meals and the Last Supper
LUKE – AN ORDERED ACCOUNT One question many people ponder as they dig deeper into scripture is, “who wrote the bible?” Following the teachings of… Read More »Chapter 7 – Luke: Meals and the Last Supper
Chapter 6 – Luke: Jesus and the Poor
GOSPEL DEFINED A Gospel is the story of Jesus’ time and ministry on earth. There are four Gospel accounts which appear in the Bible in… Read More »Chapter 6 – Luke: Jesus and the Poor
Chapter 5 – Exodus / God’s Saves The Israelites
Through Joseph, God has lead his chosen people away from famine and they are now placed in Egypt and in living in prosperity. Again through… Read More »Chapter 5 – Exodus / God’s Saves The Israelites