The Cranmer Group Podcast

Tim explores how the resurrected Jesus's words first to his disciples, and then to Thomas, of "Peace be with you!" can be prayed by us over ourselves; over those we love; and over God's world. (Acts 2:14a & 22-32; and John 20:19-31)

As we celebrate Easter Day, linking it back into our recent Exodus sermon series, Tim shares with us - in the risen Jesus's words to the women by his tomb - why the resurrection means that we need never be afraid (Exodus 14:21-31 and Matthew 28:vv1-10).

Drawing on the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem in Matthew 21:1-11, and referring back to Exodus 13:17-22, Tim encourages us to choose "The Way of Humility" modelled by Jesus, a King like no other.

Tim brings together the threads of our journey through Exodus, drawing on Exodus chapter 40, verses 16-38, and John's Gospel, chapter 1, verses 14-18. He shows how God dwelling amongst his people in the Tabernacle, as they journeyed through the wilderness, is fulfilled in Jesus "tabernacling" in our hearts today.

Looking especially at the story of the Golden Calf in Exodus, chapter 32, verses 1-20, and also Jesus's tempting in the wilderness, in Matthew, chapter 4, verses 1-11, Tim explores how each one of us is drawn to worship idols in our lives, and how we may be able, with God's help, to resist these temptations, and worship Him alone.

Looking at Exodus 20:1-17, & 20; and Matthew 5:17-20, Bron shows us how the Ten Commandments aren't "a list of all the things you're not allowed do to", but instead are God's blueprint for his people to have a wonderful life lived in harmony with one another and with Him - a life which is fulfilled in the person of Jesus.

Annie considers how the Exodus story is our story too. For 2000 years Jesus has been leading his children through the wilderness towards God’s eternal Promise. While we travel together we are reminded to trust him each day, and that we will have all we need for the journey. (Readings: Exodus, chapter 16; and John, chapter 6, verses 28-35). 

Rev. Emily Charkham, Chaplain to the Bishop of Southwell, very kindly blessed us with her wisdom at the start of Lent. Emily shared her reflections on Exodus 12:1-13; 21-23 and 29-32 (the Passover), and John 1:19-34 (John the Baptist witnesses to Jesus). As we continue our Exodus series with the ten plagues and the Passover, Emily ask us to reflect on whether we, like Pharaoh, have hardened our hearts to God, or if we will choose to live our lives in the light of not just the Passover lamb, but the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world: Jesus himself?

Annie leads us through the story of Moses and the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-15; and also looking at John 14:1-9). Through this story we discover God’s desire to draw near to each one of his children, as we travel with him through the uncertainties of life into his Kingdom of peace and plenty.

We start our new preaching series on how the story of Exodus prefigures the story of Jesus, and our journey of discipleship with him. Reflecting on how God's people  were not only oppressed in slavery in Egypt, but also heard by the Lord, Tim examines how what God promised to His people in Exodus, He embodies in Jesus. (Exodus 1:1-14 and 23-25; Luke 4:14-21)