Ezra-Nehemiah part 2 In this post we will look at the second five of the talks that made up a 10 part series on the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. The links to the podcasts are in the headings. Law & Order Peter took up Ezra’s story showing us how Ezra formalised the structure of […]
The Joy of the Light
The Light from on high, long foretold has now arrived bringing the opportunity of life for all. Peter continues the story of the Light in the Darkness as he helps us reflect on the events of that first Christmas Eve. The Joy of the Light (Luke 2:8-20) Peter Davey It’s night-time and all around is […]
A Letter to the Scattered Church part 2
A Letter to the Scattered Church part 2 As the church building continued to be closed by the government’s Covid restrictions, church members were in their own homes – scattered across Solihull and parts of Warwickshire and Worcestershire watching as Rob and others brought a series of messages on the book of James. In the […]
Doing What Disciples Do part 2
Doing What Disciples Do part 2 While we are still at home check out the second part of our series on Doing What Disciples Do took place during our Sunday meetings. You can find part 1 here. Authority This talk is about our authority as disciples of Jesus. This commission for mission started a long […]
Room to Grow
Room to Grow Samuel would probably have been about 3yrs of age when his parents brought him to Shiloh in fulfilment of Hannah’s vow. (1Samuel 1.11, 21-28) Hannah had time and many reasons to change her mind: Elkanah could have cancelled the promise (Num. 30:10-15) Clearly her mind is steadfast, her preparations complete as `she […]
The King Is Alive
The King Is Alive Devotion written by Peter Davey Read: Matthew 28:1-10 As you read the passage for today I wonder what has been in your mind? – the early start? – the ‘mood’ of the two Marys? – the purpose of their visit? – their conversation as they walked? Actually Mark and Luke fill […]
Life turned upside down!
Today’s blog post has been written by Peter Davey. Life turned upside down! As we approach Christmas 2019 and before any presents are unwrapped there is no doubt that there will be many who have been pleasantly surprised and others who will be dismayed by the result of the December election. The biblical account of […]
Love your neighbour as yourself
A few months ago Simon Holley spoke at Jubilee Church on Having a Heart Like Your Father and mentioned someone speaking to him about the difficulty of loving your neighbour as yourself if you have difficulty loving yourself. This is a verse that I have struggled with myself so I asked Peter Davey to help […]
Job triumphant
This is the fourth and last in Peter Davey’s series on The Life of Job. Job triumphant The big picture What a blessing to be able to read Job’s story from the start to the conclusion of his life! That is just how God views our life – he knows the end from the beginning! […]
Job’s innocence
Job’s innocence This is the third in Peter Davey’s series on The Life of Job. You can find the Introduction and the second part: Job’s Wife by clicking on the links. Job’s professed innocence often raises the question: “Why did God allow him to suffer so terribly?” Even Job asks “Why have you made me […]
A perfect man and his wife!
This is the second in Peter Davey’s series on The Life of Job. His introduction can be found here. A perfect man and his wife! I continue to find myself excited and inspired by the story of Job although some of its statements are quite challenging. What about Job’s wife? Over the years I have […]
The Life of Job
Today’s post is written by Peter Davey. Through 4 inspiring posts over the next few months, Peter is going to give us a fresh insight into the life of Job. Peter has used the New Living Translation (NLT). The Life of Job The beauty of the language in Job is inspiring. Desperate experiences seem to […]