Relaxed, extended music, communion and creative elements - it’s all about encounter and time with God to reflect on all He has done for us.

Relaxed, extended music, communion and creative elements - it’s all about encounter and time with God to reflect on all He has done for us.

The Anawim are the poor people of the Old Testament. They can be found all over the world, but not all poor people are Anawim. Specifically, these are the people who look to God for everything. For whatever reason, they have experienced that life isn’t fair and that they shouldn’t expect their rights to be respected. They are strangers to people who have “made it” in this world. They do not belong to the kingdoms of this world because the kingdoms of this world haven’t accepted them. They are outcasts in the world of power, prestige, and possessions. The world pays no attention to them because they can’t be exploited for anything. 

The Anawim usually have nothing that the world wants. They often live in total poverty. But they also live in total freedom. They are attached to nothing and no one, except God, their family, and a few people that they share life with. They have eyes to clearly see what is important.

"The year of the bump" With 2017 almost done and dusted, what lies ahead for BBC in 2018?

It’s the most famous book in the world; the number one international best seller. It has brought hope to millions, started revolutions and changed the shape of nations. We know the Bible is important and that we should read it, but its not always that simple, right? From the different translations, to the weird place…

"The year of the bump" With 2017 almost done and dusted, what lies ahead for BBC in 2018?

It’s the most famous book in the world; the number one international best seller. It has brought hope to millions, started revolutions and changed the shape of nations. We know the Bible is important and that we should read it, but its not always that simple, right? From the different translations, to the weird place…

Dr John Tucker is Carey Baptist College's Principal. He also teaches Church History, Preaching and Christian Spirituality and coordinates Carey’s School of Preaching.

Dr John Tucker is Carey Baptist College's Principal. He also teaches Church History, Preaching and Christian Spirituality and coordinates Carey’s School of Preaching.

It’s the most famous book in the world; the number one international best seller. It has brought hope to millions, started revolutions and changed the shape of nations. We know the Bible is important and that we should read it, but its not always that simple, right? From the different translations, to the weird place…