Malcolm Cox

 Quiet Time Coaching Episode 516 | New Creation Series — Part 8 | “New Creation - New Picture of the Gospel, Part 2” | Malcolm Cox 

Introduction 

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

Introduction: Reflecting on Our view of the Gospel 

What is your picture of the gospel? Doubtless it is affected by your personal spiritual biography and formative spiritual experiences. Is it possible that your view could contain an incomplete or even distorted view of the gospel? For many, the gospel is mostly about forgiveness, going heaven, and avoiding hell. Is that all? 

Good News 

The ‘gospel’ means ‘good news’ (from the Greek, euangelion). The Scriptural idea is encapsulated in this verse: 

“How lovely on the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who announces peace And brings good news of happiness, Who announces salvation, And says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”” (Isaiah 52:7 NAS95) 

The image is someone running from the battlefront, bringing good news of a military victory.  Watchmen were trained to notice how these specialist runners ran. If they were doing the survival shuffle it was bad news. If their legs were pumping, and the dust was flying, it was good news. 

In essence, this is the gospel. God has won the victory; we are part of his victorious people and we share in his celebration. 

Have a look at Romans 10:15 and Ephesians 6:15 for further development of these ideas. 

1. How did Jesus define the good news?

Jesus connected the good news with the coming of the kingdom. They are one and the same.
 
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”” Mark 1.14-15
 
Why did he see the gospel as the coming of God's kingdom? Because it is where God reigns and gets his stuff done. Because his stuff is good (love, mercy, justice, forgiveness, healing, wholeness), it is good news that the kingdom is here. It is an attractive place! That is why we pray:  “‘Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6.10
 
A completely different kind of life is now available: “for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Romans 14.17
 

 

1. What does this mean for us?

It means that a skinny gospel of forgiveness and going to heaven needs fleshing out into the full picture of what Jesus was teaching, demonstrating and offering.


 
a. Mission

Accepting Jesus means a personal, global and cosmic impact:

”The gospel is personal but never private." Trevor Hudson

Joining up with Jesus means joining him in his mission. Have a look at Luke 4:16-21. What was his mission? Among other things, it was—and is—justice for the poor, healing for the sick, liberation for the oppressed. We are called into this mission. You are a portal for God's justice, mercy and liberation.



b. Life

In John's gospel the word ‘kingdom’ is used less than the other gospels. Instead he uses the word ‘life’ (‘zoe’ in Greek) as a rough equivalent.

“This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” John 17.3

This fullness of life containing eternity starts now - not in heaven. The gospel is knowing God, not simply going to be with God. As Richard Foster put it,

"The goal of the Christian life is not simply to get us into heaven, but to get heaven into us."



Conclusion: Cultivating a Healthy view of the Gospel

For reflection

Do these thoughts challenge your understanding of the gospel? What does it mean to you to live out Jesus’ mission? How do you think God is trying to get heaven into you?



God bless, Malcolm



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Teaching Tip 359 | “Plain Speaking - Listening to your Listeners” | Malcolm Cox 


Introduction

Here is your 2-minute tip based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. 



In the previous episode, we explored eye contact. What does this have to do with listening to our listeners? As Bercot says, ’When you make eye contact with your listeners, you’ll soon find that they’re communicating back to you.’ 75  How does this help our speaking effectiveness? Let’s discuss what to look out for and how to respond.

Confusion. When you see frowns and puzzled looks you may not be explaining your point well. It might be time to try a different approach. You could use a fresh illustration, take a different angle, or simply stop and ask ‘Am I making myself clear?’ By the way, the question needs to genuine. I have heard speakers say, “Does that make sense?”, but from insecurity rather than a genuine desire to hear an answer.

Disagreement. Occasionally, you might see shaking heads and crossed arms—perhaps even listeners arguing over what you have said. If it happens, do not ignore it. You could ask what the issue is, or offer to address it personally after the service.

Boredom. Signs of boredom include listeners glancing at their watches, yawning, looking around  the room, fidgeting and slouching. What do you do? Do not start shouting, rebuking your listeners or press on regardless. Instead, change something.  Ask a question. Get the group discussing the topic of your lesson with one another, lead a prayer, ask the worship leader to lead the congregation in an appropriate song, tell a meaningful story or illustration, speed up, slow down—or, in extremis, simply stop! Perhaps they have had enough.

Excitement. Smiles, bright eyes, sitting on the edge of seats—these are the sights we long to see. Be grateful when you see this, and engage with those people using eye contact. They are God’s blessing and strengthening to you. However, do not see it as a licence to add another 20 minutes to your lesson. Those smiles may well turn to frowns.

What are your thoughts on listening to our listeners? 


Conclusion

Next time, we will go on to explore how to ‘speak with life’.


Has today’s tip been worth two minutes of your time? I hope so.


Remember to keep calm and carry on teaching.


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Sean St. Jean brought us a deeply moving and assuring lesson based on:

Matthew 6.27
““And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?”

As he said, "Life is fragile. Anxiety is inevitable. Worry is not."

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

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

God bless, Malcolm

Quiet Time Coaching Episode 515 | New Creation Series — Part 7 | “New Creation - New Picture of the Gospel, Part 1” | Malcolm Cox

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

Introduction: Reflecting on Our view of the Gospel
What is your picture of the gospel? Doubtless it is affected by your personal spiritual biography and formative spiritual experiences. Is it possible that your view could contain an incomplete or even distorted view of the gospel? For many, the gospel is mostly about forgiveness, going heaven, and avoiding hell. Is that all?

Good News
The ‘gospel’ means ‘good news’ (from the Greek, euangelion). The Scriptural idea is encapsulated in this verse:
“How lovely on the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who announces peace And brings good news of happiness, Who announces salvation, And says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”” (Isaiah 52:7 NAS95)
The image is someone running from the battlefront, bringing good news of a military victory.  Watchmen were trained to notice how these specialist runners ran. If they were doing the survival shuffle it was bad news. If their legs were pumping, and the dust was flying, it was good news.
In essence, this is the gospel. God has won the victory; we are part of his victorious people and we share in his celebration.
Have a look at Romans 10:15 and Ephesians 6:15 for further development of these ideas.

“How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, “HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!”” (Romans 10:15 NAS95)
“Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE;” (Ephesians 6:14-15 NAS95)

How did Jesus define the good news?
Jesus connected the good news with the coming of the kingdom. They are one and the same.
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”” Mark 1.14-15
Why did he see the gospel as the coming of God's kingdom? Because it is where God reigns and gets his stuff done. Because his stuff is good (love, mercy, justice, forgiveness, healing, wholeness), it is good news that the kingdom is here. It is an attractive place! That is why we pray:  “‘Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6.10
A completely different kind of life is now available: “for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Romans 14.17

Conclusion: Cultivating a Healthy view of the Gospel
For reflection
Do these thoughts challenge your understanding of the gospel? What does it mean to you to live out Jesus’ mission? How do you think God is trying to get heaven into you?

God bless, Malcolm

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Stefan gives us the reasons behind why it's important that we are a new creation.

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

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

God bless, Malcolm

Teaching Tip 358 | “Plain Speaking - Eye Contact” | Malcolm Cox 


Introduction

Here is your 2-minute tip based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. 



In the previous episode, we explored conversational preaching. What part does eye contact play? As Bercot says, ’None of us enjoy conversing with someone who rarely looks at us.’ 72  How do we maintain healthy eye contact?

Look at people. Make eye contact with specific people - briefly. Don’t stare at someone.  

Move around. Look at people in the front row, the back row, the balcony, the left, the right—neglect no part of the room. 

Include the camera. If the lesson is being streamed live to people online, look directly at the camera from time to time. 

What else do we need to consider?

Screens. If you are reading text from a screen, take your eyes off the screen periodically to look at the people in the room.

Notes. It is OK to look at your notes, but do not do so for long. Aim for a glance. 

Start and stop. You want the best connection with the congregation in the introduction and conclusion.

Stories. When sharing a story, it is essential to maintain connection with your listeners. Nothing deflates the power of your illustration more than looking down at your notes just as you get to the punchline!

What are your thoughts on eye contact? How do you feel about it?


Conclusion

Next time, we will go on to explore how to listen to our listeners.


Has today’s tip been worth two minutes of your time? I hope so.


Remember to keep calm and carry on teaching.


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Quiet Time Coaching Episode 514 | New Creation Series — Part 6 | “New Creation - New Picture of Self” | Malcolm Cox

Introduction

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

Introduction: Reflecting on Our Inner Image

Have you ever seen yourself on video? I first saw myself on film during a preaching training session.  Questions flooded my mind: Did I really stand like that? Was my face contorting in such a way? Why was I staring at the floor while speaking? It was an eye-opening experience.

However, our internal view of ourselves is more significant than physical behaviour.  

1. The Critical Importance of Self-Perception

Often, we carry unhealthy scripts in our minds, oscillating between "I'm not good enough" and "I'm the centre of the universe." As Christians, it's vital to develop a healthy view of ourselves because our growth into a new creation hinges on cooperating with God's transformative process (2 Corinthians 3:18):

“And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.”

Our image of ourselves is both a symptom and cause of ongoing spiritual formation. 

2. Understanding Our Identity

What can we say about who we are? 

Firstly, we are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27):

“So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”

There's a notable distinction between humanity and other creatures—we were directly created by God, imbued with immeasurable value. 

Secondly, we are already accepted as God's beloved. John 3:16 illustrates God's profound love for humanity, demonstrated through Jesus:

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”

Even Jesus needed reminders of His belovedness (Mark 1:11; Matthew 17:5), emphasising our need for reassurance. We receive this by trusting what Jesus said to his followers in John 15.9

“As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love.”

We are as beloved of Jesus as he is beloved by Father God. To be spiritually healthy means working from a place of acceptance, not for acceptance. Do we genuinely believe that nothing we do can make God love us more or less?

Lastly, our spiritual condition is marred by inherent flaws. As Martin Luther put it:

"Scripture describes man as curved in upon himself to such an extent that he bends not only physical, but also spiritual goods towards himself, seeking himself in all things." 

Therefore we require God's transformative work (James 1:2-4):

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

This work of God needs to be done not so we become loveable but because he loves us so we can better represent him in this world.

Conclusion: Cultivating a Healthy Self-Image

Let me offer you some practices to help you create a more healthy picture of yourself—in other words, to see yourself as God sees you. 

God bless, Malcolm

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What is my picture of myself?

Introduction
- Do you like how you look? Have you ever seen yourself on video? How did you react. I'll never forget the first time I saw myself on film. We had a preaching training session. Each of us gave a short presentation while being videoed. We received immediate feedback from the people present, but were asked to watch ourselves on the video later. I was shocked. Did I really stand like that? Was my face actually contorting in that way? Why was I staring at the floor while speaking?! It was an eye-opening experience.
- However, our inner view of ourselves matters much more than wether we have an accurate picture of our physical behaviour.
- Our picture of ourselves is shaped by our picture of God. Correcting the latter is vital before attempting to heal the former.
- Common to have unhealthy scripts in our heads - either "I'm not good enough" and/or "I'm the centre of the universe". Most of have both, but at different times in different circumstances.

2. What can we say about who we are?

a. You are made in the image of God -
Genesis 1.27
“So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”

c. You are deeply 'warped'
- "Scripture describes man as curved in upon himself to such an extent that he bends not only physical, but also spiritual goods towards himself, seeking himself in all things." Martin Luther
- Agape love is needed for us to be in healthy relationships, but we are incapable of this without God.
- Need God to un-bend us. Can be painful, take time.

James 1.2-4
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
- This work of God needs to be done not so we become loveable but because he loves us and so that we can better represent him in this world.

d. I am one in whom Christ dwells and delights
John 14.23
“Jesus answered him, “Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.”
- God isn't careless about where he lives. When he set up his home in you He did so because he loves you. Your heart is the ideal home as far as He is concerned.

Conclusion
Some suggested practices to help you piece together a more healthy picture of yourself. In other words, to see yourself as God sees you.
- Every morning, when you wake up, ask God to give you an awareness of his personal love for you. Notice what surfaces when you do this. Keep asking...
- Try repeating this phrase at points in the day: "I am one in whom Christ dwells and delights -- and l."  Notice what surfaces when you do this
- Meditate on a Scripture reassuring you of God's love such as Romans 8.38-39, “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
- Study Psalm 23 and the attitude of the shepherd (God) to his sheep (you).
- Pray through Psalm 103 -- a Psalm which praises God for His compassion and forgiveness. It emphasises God's love and mercy towards those who fear Him.

Here are some questions that might prompt a fruitful discussion with your friends:

- What knocks your view of yourself off-balance? For me, it is when I am criticised.
- What has helped you develop a more accurate picture of yourself so far? Again, a picture of yourself more in line with how God views you.
- Do you have any favourite Scriptures that help you hold on to a picture of yourself as God sees you?
- Can you sense God prompting you to focus on a particular aspect of how you view yourself? If so, what is that?
- What is it about the way Jesus sees himself (the way he perceives Father God sees him) that stands out to you?

I hope you found these thoughts helpful. Drop me a line if you have any questions or feedback: [email protected].

God bless, Malcolm

Teaching Tip 357 | “Plain Speaking - Speak Conversationally” | Malcolm Cox 

Introduction

Here is your 2-minute tip based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. 

In the previous episode we explored being ourselves when speaking. As Bercot says, ’The ultimate expression of being yourself is speaking conversationally.’ Why does this matter, and how do we do it?

Domination is deadly. Have you ever been at a party where you’ve been cornered by a bore? You know the kind of person. The one who speaks at you, does not recognise social cues, tells you everything they want you to hear, but shows no interest in you or your interests. Perhaps you’ve even been that person! No one enjoys that experience. Inconsiderate preaching can be like that - but it doesn’t have to be and should not be. Congregations that are talked at switch off. What a tragedy!

Conversation is connection. Good conversation connects people. ‘We’ are talking, not one person. Most blocks  of Jesus’ teaching look short, and allowed for interaction with the person or persons present. His  model is helpful for us. If God desires connection with us — and he does — then our speaking about him is best when it reflects this connection.

How do we develop the art of conversational preaching? Bercot says, ‘The secret to speaking conversational in public is to focus on ideas, not on words.’ 70  He suggests that our lesson outline should remind us of the ideas we want to convey, and not the precise words we want to use. We can trust the words will come if the ideas are clear. This is what happens in conversation. 

What are your thoughts on speaking conversationally when we teach and preach? Do you see it as important?

Conclusion

Next time, we will go on to explore the importance of eye contact.

Has today’s tip been worth two minutes of your time? I hope so.

Remember to keep calm and carry on teaching.

Consider joining AIM UK&Ireland to develop your understanding of Scripture: https://aimukandireland.com/. Our next module is Spiritual Life.

Contact us here with enquiries: [email protected]  

The website can be found here: https://aimukandireland.com  

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? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). 

If you'd like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, "How God grows His people", sign up at my website: http://[www.malcolmcox.org](http://www.malcolmcox.org/). 

Please pass the link on, subscribe, and leave a review. 

Remember to keep calm, and carry on teaching.

God bless, Malcolm

Exploring Our Picture of God

What is your picture of God? We're diving into deep stuff today: Our impressions of God and how they affect us. Let's take a stroll down memory lane and see how our views of God have evolved over the years.

Childhood Impressions

Remember when you were a kid? For me, God seemed distant and holy, except when I thought about Jesus. He made God feel closer, more like a friend than a distant deity. As I got older, the hymns and anthems I sang at church started making God seem more majestic, like a huge, powerful, creative force.

Why Does Our Picture of God Matter?

A.W. Tozer said,

"What comes into our mind when we think about God is the most important thing about us"

It's so true, isn’t it? Our image of God shapes who we are and how we relate to others. If we see God as loving, we're more likely to be loving ourselves. But if we see Him as angry or distant, it can mess with our heads.

Dallas Willard put it this way:

"The single most important thing about us is our idea of God and its associated images."

Challenging Our Assumptions

Think about where your ideas of God came from. Were they from your parents, teachers, or that old guy at church who always preached fire and brimstone? How do we find a better picture of God? Consider the following points.

1. God is always greater (and better) than we imagine

"Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised, And His greatness is unsearchable." - Psalm 145:3 NASB

Give this verse a few moments of your time. Have you ever thought about how amazing God really is? His greatness, power, love, and light—it's mind-blowing. We’ll need to meditate on God’s greatness if we’re to get anywhere near an accurate picture of Him.

2. Revealing the True Nature of God

It's easy to get the wrong idea, like thinking God can't be trusted or that He's just waiting to punish us. But Jesus came to set the record straight. He's like God's selfie, showing us exactly what God is like in human form.

"Jesus said to him, 'Have I been so long with you, and yet you have not come to know Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?'" - John 14:9 NASB

3. God is closer than we imagine

We're not alone; He's always with us, guiding us, and loving us no matter what.

"and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." - Matthew 28:20 NASB

We walk through life with Jesus, accompanied by the Father and Spirit. We’ve got a tribe, we’re safe, we belong, and we know where we’re going.

4. God is Three-In-One

"'Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.'" - Matthew 28:19 NASB

His wonderful, complex, relational love is indestructible. He offers us this love to be experienced here, now, and in eternity. God’s loving creative power overflowed in creating us. Now, we get to participate in divine love.

Conclusion: Embracing Healing and Transformation

So, let's invite God to heal and shape our view of Him. When we see God as the loving, compassionate, powerful friend that He is, it changes everything. We're not alone and we’re not vulnerable; He's always with us, guiding us, strengthening us and loving us no matter what.

Let’s journey together as a church in discovery and healing. Let's explore the depths of our faith and deepen our relationship with the divine.

Your brother, Malcolm

For Reflection

Contemplate the sculpture of the prodigal’s reunion with his father (Luke 15) on this site: https://www.malcolmcox.org/a-new-creation-class-3-new-creation-new-picture-malcolm-cox/. What do you notice? What does this picture show us about Father God's heart and how he feels about us?