This second talk setting the background to the NT explains the Council that found Jesus guilty and worthy of death, how the ordinary people lived, fishing, currency, marriage and baby care, tombs and synagogues. Some of this is very relevant during this Holy Week.

Luke 19:28-44

This talk is not a Bible study in itself but it does set out to explain somewhat of the background to the New Testament. It says a little about Israel's physical geography, its climate, agriculture and food, and then the influence of Roman rule. I hope it helps. I have some photos to accompany just click resources below to download.

It's Mother's and Andy looks at some mothers in the bible.

Tamar-Desperate

Rahab-Dodgy History

Ruth-Minority

Bathsheba-Pain

God turns people carrying all kinds of rubbish into carriers of HOPE.

I hope you enjoy this second talk on the sermon on the mount. The 8 beatitudes have been called the Be Attitudes because this is how we who follow Jesus should be in our ways. You will need the help of the Holy Spirit for that.

If we are temples of the Holy Spirit, will this do?

Andy and Dan look at Exodus 25:1-16 and try and make their own ark of the covenant.

1. A place of encounter

2. A place of adoration & worship

3. A place of revelation

4. A place of restoration

5. A place of purpose

This is the first in a series of talks about our Lord's sermon on the mount. Prepare yourself for a shock to your standard of living, the standard that Jesus commands.