“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”
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Resurrection
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.
Jesus’ Prayers
“Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.”
Peter’s Denial and Restoration
Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!
Pride & Humility
“Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’
“But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Lust & Self-Control
“You have heard that it was said ‘do not commit adultery’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart” Matt 5v27
Looking Back at 2024
I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done. Psalm 143v5
Wise Men Seeking
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Matt 2:1-12
Mary, Jesus, and a jar of perfume
John 12v1-11: Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet andContinue reading “Mary, Jesus, and a jar of perfume”
Inspired by The Hunchback of Notre Dame
An all-age service inspired by the Disney version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Reading: Matt 25v31-40
Crabtree Church Harpenden 