In what could be called one of the dullest chapters of the Bible, we trace the family line from Adam through Seth, where it seems death always wins. What hope is there in life outside the garden? It turns out that the line of Seth offers the only ultimate hope.

What’s life like outside the garden of Eden? It’s a place where sin, like an animal, is on the prowl. The story of Cain murdering his brother Abel and then continuing his own family line outside of Eden displays the damaging power of sin. God nonetheless shows undeserved mercy toward Cain and provides another son for Adam and Eve, meaning the promise to provide an approved offspring who will crush the serpent’s head is not undone by human sin.

Our attempts at creating Utopia always seem to fail - which is why “Life sucks, and then you die” has become such a popular creed. Genesis 3 paints a stylised picture of what went wrong, and why the world works in the broken way it does. Is there even a glimmer of hope?

You’ll sometimes hear the expression (usually delivered with a touch of sarcasm), “She thinks she’s God’s gift to mankind.” But the fact is, we should recognise that God really has given us a gift when he gives us the right kind of leaders.

The second chapter of Genesis gives us a tantalising glimpse of an unspoiled world, with God, mankind and creation in harmony. That’s not the world we live in now, but it does give a hint of what ultimate meaning and satisfaction might look like!

What better time than the start of a new year to look back to the Bible’s account of our origins. God’s intention was for a humanity that would bear his image and share his gracious rule over the creation - a grand start to the larger story of the mess we made, and the ‘second Adam’ who cleans it up.

Join us as we take a look at Genesis 1 and 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 together in a sermon titled "New Beginnings".

Scots' is delighted to welcome Rev Dr Graham Cole back this Sunday as we take a look at 1 Peter 1:3-16 together in a sermon titled "Hope Matters".

The reason why Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians has become the standard for the Lord's Supper is because he sets out the meaning of the bread and the wine so succinctly. However, there is much to learn from and much to consider in from other accounts such as Luke's to give us more context and background to this key event.

With Jesus, it’s never a case of do as I say, not as I do. He always models in himself what he wants us to do. He is among us, as the one who serves, who values the lives of others ahead of his own life.

Join us as we take a look at Luke 22:24-27 and 23:32-46 in a sermon titled "Among Us as the One Who Serves".

For Scots' Mission Awareness Sunday on 19 November 2023, Louise Campbell interviews the Ramsays through Zoom. Adam and Helane have been doing God's work in Chiba City, Japan.

Join us for the fascinating perspective of navigating life as Christians in Japan!