Chapter and Verse: Matthew 20:1-16

24/10/2014 | Reform

Lawrence Moore explores a parable of pay and generosity

Generosity is good in very small, occasional doses, or when we’re its recipient. Otherwise, it’s against the rules: It’s unfair, indecent and undermines the good ordering of society. And if it … Read More

Chapter and Verse: Matthew 22:15-22

25/09/2014 | Reform

Rosalind Selby looks at paying and repaying

The imperial tax debated in this passage was paid on agricultural yield and personal property; it
had been collected on the basis of census registration since Judea came under Roman rule in 6/7CE, and … Read More

Chapter and Verse: Mark 4:35-41

22/08/2014 | Reform

David Grosch-Miller examines the tension between anxiety and trust

… They woke him up and said to him: “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea: “Peace! … Read More

Chapter and Verse: Matthew 16:18

27/06/2014 | Reform

Susan Durber reflects on church decline

Jesus said: “… And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18

I’d decided to … Read More

Chapter & verse: Acts 2:4

27/05/2014 | Reform

A mighty thunder, a rush of wind, the tongues of fire, a huge crowd and a passionate speech resulting in the baptism of 3,000. This was the first Pentecost!

A small band of 120 people attracted 3,000 new members; this … Read More

Chapter & verse: 2 Corinthians 5: 14-21

28/04/2014 | Reform 1

How does the death and resurrection of Jesus save us? And how does it shape Church life/give it Christian distinctiveness? Paul’s answer is “reconciliation!” That is his term for the ways in which God overcomes all the hostility and brokenness … Read More