Luke 19:1-10. In this timeless, classic Bible story we discover such wonderful principles of grace as this despised, sinful tax collector has a life-changing encounter with Jesus. This story demostrates, as jesus declared in vs :10 that “The Son of man came to seek and save the lost”

2 King 5:1-17, John 4:3-30, Luke 7:36-50. Naaman the Syrian’s healing, the Samaritan woman’s conversation at Jacob’s Well and a woman anointing Jesus’ feet at the house of a Pharisee, were stunning life-changing events for these three individuals. There is much to encourage and challenge us also, as we are...

Dan 5:1-30. The fall of the mighty city of Babylon, heart of the Babylonian Empire, was rapid, unexpected and represented a stunningly accurate fulfilment of Biblical prophecy.  The sudden curtailment of Belshazzar’s drunken feast and the insight of God’s prophet Daniel, can teach us much, both individually and as a...

Luke 5:1-14. Peter, The Fisherman, has a special encounter with Jesus at Galilee and responds to the call. His first reaction, when realising he is a sinner in the presence of The Holy One, is to say “depart from me”. This is perhaps a natural reaction to such an encounter,...

2 Kings 5:1-27. This beautiful story of Namaan’s healing serves as an powerful and clear illustration for salvation by grace. Sadly the story ends with Gehazi asking Namaan to pay a price for his healing, like legalistic people today who would rob people of the freedom of grace.

Ezra 5 & 6 (Slideshow Download Available) Despite opposition against the building of the temple, and the work having ceased for some years, Zerubbabel and the people manage to complete the temple by the grace of God. This amazing accomplishment encourages us as we are co-labourers with Christ in the...

John 5:1-47. Jesus performs an incredible miracle in healing the lame man at the Pool of Bethesda. Once again we see the Jewish leaders reaction of unbelief as their rejection gets stronger through these chapters.His claims to be the son of the father, direct claims to equality with God, are...

Acts 5:1-42. As the early church expands we see the first case of lies, deception and subsequent church discipline. God deals harshly with Ananias and his wife to bring a healthy fear over the church. We also see the apostles once again appear before the Sanhedrin as their ministry is...