Revd Graham Coldman takes us through the extraordinary events of the paralysed man being lowered through a hole created in the roof of a house where Jesus was teaching in order to receive healing. We’re challenged to consider what type of faith we have – the sort that drives us to action and results or is it passive, something we keep in a box? Jesus forgave the man’s sins and healed him. We too need to receive God’s forgiveness and enter into the fullness of life he offers.

Revd Graham Coldman discusses Luke's account of Jesus' teaching in the synagogue of his home town of Nazareth. Jesus challenges some of the traditional beliefs of the character of God. The listeners were initially amazed at what he said, his insight and knowledge of the scriptures. This soon turned to anger as he painted a different picture to the one they were familiar with, so much so that they wanted to kill him. But Jesus walked away unscathed, Jesus’ mission concluded as planned.

Revd Colin Baker unpacks Luke’s account of events following Passover, when rather than setting off for home with his parents, Jesus remained in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Colin challenges us to reflect on 3 priorities – our relationship with God, our relationship with authority figures in our lives, our desire to be right with God.

Geoff Wilson challenges our response to situations where we make plans and they don’t work out the way we hoped. We can make our plans, but we have to trust God for our future. God will sometimes surprise us with what he has in store – a new and more exciting plan, a God adventure that causes us to grow and to prosper.

Revd Graham Coldman discusses the use of words. We communicate with friends and family more than usual during Advent, sharing news, greetings and offering words of encouragement. The apostle John describes Jesus as the Word who became flesh – the fullness of God being made manifest to all. We are challenged to listen for the Word of God spoken into our lives and to allow that to change us. To speak the Word of God into the lives of others and to Live out (express) the Word of God in our lives

Revd Graham Coldman introduces one of the key themes of advent – waiting. We approach advent with anticipation, expectation and hope. We are challenged to ask “what do I need to be a good waiter?” Revd Graham offers some suggestions but the real challenge is for each of us to reflect and explore through prayer.

Revd. Billy Fenning takes us through Ephesians 3 v 14-21, showing how we need to be deep in our relationship with God to reach great heights.

God reveals his character and the fullness of the covenant made with his people. Even in the times when God appears to be silent and therefore absent, we are called to remain in obedience to his laws, to live and serve as priests of a holy nation in obedience and trust in God. Then His presence, grace and mercy will fill every aspect of our lives. Jesus made a way for all of us to know the fullness of God in our lives, not something we can buy, but a free gift for all.

Revd Steve Prince unpacks Isaiah 61 1-7, we explore the character of father God and understand what God has done in our lives, establishing us as oaks of righteousness, reminding us of strength and endurance. We are called into the priesthood of believers, ministering to one another, encouraging and building each other up in the faith.

We explore the parallels between Passover and the plan of salvation – Passover reminds us how God recued his people from a dark and oppressive ruler. These events foreshadow the salvation that God has made available to all people. Passover provides God’s people with a reminder of what God had done for them. Breaking bread together, offers an opportunity to reflect, remembering what God has done for us and what he can do for dark and needy world.