(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "Gospel of Matthew") Matthew 26:52 Not the sword nor the schemes of man and self. Only those who trust in the way which God ordains will be saved.

(Dr Nick Needham) Puritans in the Furnace The story of three decades of persecution - from the Great Ejection to the Glorious Revolution

(Dr Nick Needham) Mark 4:35-41 Christ - human and divine - knows our frailty and is able to help. We must not give way to excessive fear and panic but trust Him.

(Dr Nick Needham) Luke 12:49-53 Gospel fire - the fire of loving redemption - to sanctify the saved, and consume those who willfully refuse the loving invitation.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "Anniversary 2012") 1 Kings 12:25-13:1 Led by our heart? Or would we be instructed by the Word of God? Our choice will affect all we do.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "Anniversary 2012") Judges 17:1-13 esp vv6 and 13 God - too often one King too many for His people. Can we prosper with such a view, or will we have Him rule, subdue, protect and bless?

(Ian Hamilton) (One of the series "Anniversary 2012") John 17:20-26 Jesus prays that we be WITH Him and see His glory - the glory given as THE REDEEMER. The glory of God - the object of redemption.

(Ian Hamilton) (One of the series "Anniversary 2012") John 17:20-26 Jesus prays that we be ONE in fellowship with God. Created through faith in Him, shaped by Scripture, centred in the Godhead, and visible to the world.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "Gospel of Matthew") Matthew 26:30-46 esp v39 Thy will not my will. Necessary, and enabled through prayer, and the key to Paradise regained.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "Gospel of Matthew") Matthew 26:26-35 esp v32 Inconsistent, failing, and intoxicated with self-confidence. BUT even to such Jesus pledges Himself in His Sovereign love and purpose.