John 20:19-23 records the meeting of the disciples on the very night of the resurrection. After a tumultuous and chaotic week, the disciples gathered together on Sunday when the risen Lord Jesus appeared to them. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord! In that sacred place of believers meeting together in the presence of Jesus, three things happen in John 20:19-23. The disciples:

Luke 5:1-11 records the story of the choosing of the disciples framed by an act of trusting obedience to the plan of Jesus by Simon Peter. Six questions to ask yourself: 1. Do you want to be part of God’s story? 2. Do you recognise the season you’re in? 3. Do you recognise the Master’s voice? 4. Do you really want to be part of God’s story? 5. Do you know what to do when God opens the floodgates of Heaven? 6. Do you know Jesus hasn’t changed?

This message kicks off our SEE23 Vision series. Jonathan Shanks unpacks the first of our 7 strategic keys: spiritual formation. Spiritual formation is essential for the health and growth of our church.

Miracles… God intervening supernaturally, transforming the natural order. The Bible teaches us to expect miracles, and yet the subject is not without complexity and mystery. Why does God seem to only sometimes answer prayers for miracles? What if the real miracle you need is to be able to find faith for the day after the miracle?

A message from John 3:16 on Christmas Day 2022 by Jonathan Shanks.