Malcolm Cox

The world tells us we are worthless unless we measure up to body type, income level, educational achievement, etc. What is our antidote to that?

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Question - What is David celebrating about God in Psalm 139?

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About: God is wonderful, he only makes wonders, you are a wonder, we are wonders, isn't that wonderful!

God bless, Malcolm

Meaningful collective worship is not simply about what you do; it's about how you think about what you are doing. That's what we're going to explore today.

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Question - Where are you on the preparation/spontaneity spectrum? The extremes are unhealthy. Over-preparation is a by-product of controlling perfectionism and leads to deadness. Over-spontaneity is a by-product of indisciplined impulsivity and leads to confusion. What will help you to avoid the extremes?

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About: We will examine general guidance for leaders of worship, including context, attitude, connection, themes, overloading, and preparation.

God bless, Malcolm

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Why do we do what we do on a Sunday? What's the point of welcoming people, public prayer, the Lord's supper, preaching and the other things we do when we are gathered? It's all too easy to do the same old same old because that's the way it's always been done. Today, we begin a multi-part series exploring the reasons why we do what we do at a Sunday gathering. Additionally, we will discuss how those who lead us in worship can be most useful in what they do and how they do it.

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Question - If God is our ultimate host and those leading worship are the local hosts, what does this mean when you lead a prayer, for example? What are you hoping to achieve? Likewise, for the people leading us in musical worship or learning from God’s Word?

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This series comes out of a set of articles I wrote for the Watford Church Christ in 2024. What I am sharing is located in the context of my local congregation. Not everything will apply to you, but I pray and hope there will be enough in the principles to be a blessing.

God bless, Malcolm

7 examples of how the early church recognised and embraced the new challenges God brought their way.

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Question - - What is your current mountain-challenge as a group?

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God bless, Malcolm

Introduction

A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’. 

The premise of this series is that God is loving us into spiritual character growth. Jesus is the inspiration for that spiritual character. We are being transformed into his likeness (2 Corinthians 3.18). How does this happen? A key aspect is following Jesus and living as a disciple. Following Jesus changes us, and those changes help us follow him. Today, some thoughts on learning Jesus' lifestyle.

Jesus was busy

Was Jesus busy? Well, yes, of course. He had so much to do in the three years of his ministry. However, we must blend his intensity of focus with his intimacy with God. Consider the first and second parts of Mark 6.31. He worked hard, and his followers worked hard. So much so that he got hungry, thirsty and tired. However, he recognised that his followers needed refreshment (see also John 4.6). 

Jesus was not busy

Jesus was as busy as he could be, but no busier than his times of refreshment with God could enable. Take the opening of Mark's gospel. He goes from spending time with the Spirit, to calling disciples to follow, healing many and then getting up early to pray.

Read Mark 1.35-37

His followers had to hunt for him! In other words, he was determined not to be disturbed until the right time. Jesus' behaviour did not make sense to his followers, but his healthy rhythms of spiritual disciplines gave him the strength and insight to be the person of impact that he was.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS: What did Jesus do in his private life that enabled him to be who he was in his public life? How does his example inform your choices of how to use your time and energy?

Conclusion

Our practices off-screen prepare us for being on-stage. What will you practice this week that might make people have to hunt for you and that might confuse them, but that will fill you with kingdom strength as you follow Jesus?

Next time, we will explore learning to love what Jesus loves.

Your brother, Malcolm

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God wants all people to be saved; mostly, he does this by sending people 'home' - Mark 5.19

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Question - What helps us to take the gospel 'home'?

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God bless, Malcolm

1. Speak slower - sound is muddied over distance and by outdoor noises
2. Longer gaps between words, ideas etc.
3. Distinct diction
4. Energy - purposeful
5. Large actions
6. Turn your body as well as head to face all parts of the crowd
7. Close to microphone, but not hunching over it
8. Notes easy to read in sunlight. Big font. Print out. Clip to lecturn.
9. One main scripture, illustration, point
10. Great story - self-deprecating
11. Jesus focus

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“Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11) 

God bless, Malcolm

Introduction
Welcome to this one-off episode.

I found a prayer I like embedded in a Renovare newsletter. As a break from the current 'New Creation' series, I thought it might be nice to meditate on this prayer for a change.

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Morning Prayer by John Baillee

O You who alone know what lies before me this day, grant that in every hour of it I may stay close to You. Let me be in the world, yet not of it. Let me use this world without abusing it. If I buy, let me be as though I possessed not. If I have nothing, let me be as though possessing all things. Let me today embark on no undertaking that is not in line with Your will for my life, nor shrink from any sacrifice which Your will may demand. Suggest, direct, control every movement of my mind; for my Lord Christ’s sake. Amen.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS: How do you like to start your morning prayer?  What happens when you use this one?
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Conclusion
Why not try this prayer for a few days? Send me your experience of using it. What surfaces for you when praying Baillee's prayer?

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Next time, we will go back to our new creation series.

Your brother, Malcolm

Information about John Baillee can be found [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Baillie_(theologian)): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Baillie_(theologian) 

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Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.

Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, or practical? Could you send me your questions or suggestions? Here’s the email: [email protected].

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