Study Notes

Earlier this year I wrote a short post on unexpected encounters, and since then I keep pondering the story of Zacchaeus. Surely his encounter with Jesus was unexpected. He certainly wanted to see Jesus, but did he want an encounter? In this short study I want to explore that encounter a little more for there are lessons we can apply today. Why does Luke include this story when the other gospels do not? We will attempt to uncover that as we seek to apply the teaching of this

In this short post we look at the parable of the workers in the vineyard and what Jesus is teaching about salvation and the Kingdom of God

Looking at John 7:53-8: 11 we examine the lessons that may apply to us. Considering judgement of others, our own state, and the life giving freedom of Jesus that challenges us to live a better way.

A study of the complete book of Jonah. One of the twelve minor prophets, with plenty to teach us today. We start by asking what kind of writing is Jonah, before we look at applying the lessons it teaches us today.

This study looks at what it means to call on God in times of trouble and distress. Using examples from the Old and New Testament we look at how we too can call on God in our darkest moments

God is a God of the unexpected encounter. The Bible is full of stories of people encountering God when they were not expecting it, or in way

A study of The Lord's Prayer, what it teaches us about our relationship with God, each other, and prayer

1 & 2 Thessalonians: A Study of 2 Letters, Part 3 covering 2 Thessalonians 2: 1 - 2: 12. We look at trusting God and the Second Coming

1 & 2 Thessalonians: A Study of 2 Letters, Part 3 covering 2 Thessalonians 2: 1 - 2: 12. We look at trusting God and the Second Coming

1 & 2 Thessalonians: A Study of 2 Letters, Part 2 covering 1 Thessalonians 3:14- 5:28. We dig into the topics of future hope, our action, and God's work. This is the 2nd part of a multi-part study

1 & 2 Thessalonians: A Study of 2 Letters, Part 1 covering 1 Thessalonians 1:1 to 3:13. We look at the context of theses letters and dig into the topics of faith, love, hope, action, and standing firm. This is the start of a multi-part study

A deeper look at daily bread in the Lord's Prayer, referencing Proverbs and Exodus. In this we consider community, provision, trusting God, and depending on God.

Part 2 of the crowd to Church study focussing on the Church. We look at the core difference between the crowd and the Church

Part 1 of study looking at the difference between the crowd and the Church in the New Testament.

In this short study we look at what it means to bring people to Jesus, and how to do this well.

A widows small act of obedience with far reaching impact in the story of Israel, showing God can use our obedience in ways we can't imagine

In the gospels of Matthew, Mark, & John we read the account of Jesus walking on the water. It’s a story we can learn from today.

A short post looking at Caleb and how he followed God wholeheartedly. We look at what that might mean, and how we can do the same

In this post I want to explore the question of how to define a great nation. This is a promise God gives to Abraham in Genesis 12, and it...

This short study helps us to see that Jesus is the ultimate, final King.

Psalm 1 outlines 2 choices for life, we must make a choice before pressing into the rest of the Psalter