Rev's Ramblings

Sun 10 Mar

There are several terms in the Bible which are often used in the language of the day. We talk of the hallowed turf of the MCG meaning that according to cricket the ground is holy. Good Samaritan is another term we find people use. He or she was a Good Samaritan today. They might have saved someone...

Sun 3 Mar

The transfiguration! What are we to make of this event? It appears strange to us and also to the three disciples. What is it about? We can draw three things from this event. First, it tells us the kingdom of God is near. Make no mistake, the kingdom is being ushered in. Heed Jesus’ words. If anyone is...

Sun 25 Feb

When we use the word disciple what springs to mind? In our culture we might use the term mentor. We might think of a coach. We might use the term teacher. We might think of the term trainer? We might think of the term apprentice. Each term describes a person who is desirous of learning. They might describe...

Sun 18 Feb

One could ask what gives Jesus the right to do what He does? You might not have thought about such a question. By faith you simply accepted the fact that Jesus has such authority given to Him by the Father. Luke 8 is a good illustration of the authority the Father has given Jesus. Jesus reveals such...

Sun 11 Feb

If you are walking in the dark away from any streetlights then one thing you need is light. Otherwise you might trip over something or walk into something. Living on a farm that can be easy enough to do particularly if you are working getting a paddock ready for sowing a crop. It is easy to run into as...

Sun 4 Feb

“A Sower went out to sow.” Jesus loved to tell stories. They were in the form of a parable – better known as a story with a hidden meaning. So hidden in fact that the followers of Jesus had to ask what the story meant. While there are parables in the Old Testament most of them are found in the...

Sun 10 Dec

Have you ever met some godly people. Truly godly people. When you are with them you feel as though you are in the very presence of God. The couple I am thinking of walked humbly with God. Whenever he would speak at a meeting, church members were quick to listen. They had a unique ministry. Whenever a...

Sun 3 Dec

Many a church would have asked the question, “Are you the one” as they search for a new minister. Or as they search for a new elder or Board manager or Sunday School teacher or a youth group leader or a helper in the kitchen, “Are you the one?” John the Baptist asked the question of Jesus, “Are you...

Sun 26 Nov

Death can affect us in different ways. When Martha and Mary lost their brother, Lazarus in death, they were devastated, and in their devastation, they were visibly upset. They were grief stricken. They were angry. In speaking with Jesus, they both said to Him, “If you had been here, our brother would not...

Sun 19 Nov

We are entering into some very challenging verses which Jesus gives to His followers. What are we like at forgiving enemies? Loving our enemies? Praying for our enemies. It is challenging to consider Jesus’ commands! Some take the commands not to judge that we are not allowed to judge. However, if we...