Bible readings. Matthew 6:5-14, Mark 11:25, Luke 6:37.

The following were considered:

How is forgiveness defined? What motivates a person to want to forgive another?

How can we commence the process of forgiveness?

Personal peace can be experienced following genuine forgiveness.

Bible reading. Luke 10: 1-22

Jesus sent 70 disciples out to the villages to tell the people the good news that the kingdom of God was near. They were instructed on how to react if they were well received or if they were rejected. 

It is our duty to live and proclaim the Gospel message in our time but not to take it personally if we are rejected.

Bible reading. Psalm 23.

A consideration of David's confidence in God. "I have all I need" and "I fear no evil".

Bible reading. Luke 10:25-37

A religious leader asked Jesus how he could obtain eternal life. Jesus asked him to say what his understanding of the law was. The leader did this and Jesus told him if he lived according to this he would gain eternal life. The leader then asked Jesus who was his neighbour. To explain this, Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan, then told the leader to act likewise.

Bible readings. 1 Corinthians 12: 12-27

                          Galatians 5: 13-26

Bible reading. Genesis 25: 19 -34

Difficulties in the family are brought about by twin boys who are totally different to each other.

Bible reading. Romans 12: 1-3

The apostle Paul states that Christians are to be living sacrifices to God. This message encourages us to consider how our individual lives align with this.

Bible reading. Psalm 23.

Resolutions are often made in the New Year. Now is a good time to check how relationship with God is progressing. Is it as good as Psalmist describes in Psalm 23?

Bible reading. Luke 2: 1-20

Bible reading. 1 Timothy 1: 12-17

The implications are considered if the birth of Jesus is not true. Also, how we should react if it is true.