The Bethel - Old Trafford Christadelphian Church

Bob reflects on the world events dominating our news headlines - about the wickedness in the human heart that can cause so much suffering. In focusing in on Adam & Eve’s temptation - he demonstrates the power of Jesus’ temptations - and why we embrace the reinstatement of the kingdom through the blood of Jesus.

We aren’t as familiar with what the word ‘Lord’ means compared to ancient times, where a hierarchy in society was much stronger. How does what we’re used to affect our understanding of why we call Jesus ‘Lord’. Liz and Richard lead our thoughts about what the ‘Lordship’ of Jesus means to us.

As followers of Jesus, we are waiting for his return. But how focused are we on what we're waiting for and are we paying attention. Richard leads our thoughts on discipleship and the way we look to Jesus during our patient waiting.

Chris takes us through those days around the transfiguration - showing us how disconnected the disciples were around that time, and how Jesus might have felt, knowing about what was to come. In that moment on the mount of Olives, Jesus sees the ‘then’ and ‘now’ - and we are reminded today of the ‘then’ and ‘now’ of the kingdom that we hope for.

Liz and Pete lead us in a service of thanksgiving, focusing on the theme of past, present and future.

Sometimes in life, especially during the pandemic, we really feel distanced. Whether we feel exiled or we've exiled ourselves, it can be hard to find a new perspective. Rachel gives us a compellingly honest perspective when hopes are challenged. But as we see in Jeremiah, God has a message for us. Whatever you're carrying today, bring it to the cross.

What's your life like - are you blessed? We hear and see the word used a lot - and we take it to mean one thing: we have been given plenty - whether materially, with job security, with our health or with friends and family. This morning, Luke challenges us to see it differently. He shows us that the beatitudes have a lot to say about this, so how do Jesus' words shift our perspective on this?

The Western World functions in a humanist groove that centres on human rights, but the origins of the human rights we’re familiar with may surprise you. Charles takes us on a journey from where we are today, back in time to a faith centred society - and ultimately, back to Genesis to discover the power of being made in God’s image and how we need to respond to it. View PowerPoint: https://www.thebethel.org/podcasts/Charles_-_God_and_Human_Rights.pdf

It's the first week of advent and Andy and Vicky bring us the story of Simeon and Anna. They both had to wait a long time to see their Messiah. Our challenge is to wait patiently but passionately.

Martyn struggles with the idea of God resting. And yet, we’re told in Hebrews that that is part of what he promises us as disciples - that we will be welcomed into God’s rest. Genesis’ creation account has a moment where God rested. What does it mean?Martyn explores the answer to this question and helps us understand what it can mean to us and our discipleship.