Introduction Hosea 11 is a powerful passage that reveals God’s deep love and sorrow for His people. It’s a love story, a story of betrayal, and ultimately, a story of unwavering grace. It speaks to us today just as it did to the Israelites centuries ago. Reading: Hosea 11:1-11 (Read aloud or individually) Discussion & […]
Scripture and the Nicene Creed
The Nicene Creed, a cornerstone of Christian belief, draws heavily from Scripture to articulate its core tenets. Here are some key verses that resonate with the Creed’s affirmations: Belief in One God Deuteronomy 6:4: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” This verse, known as the Shema, emphasises the monotheistic nature […]
Nephesh
The word “nephesh” (נֶפֶשׁ in Hebrew) is a complex and multifaceted term that encompasses several interrelated meanings. Living Being Soul or Self Theological Implications In summary, nephesh is a rich and nuanced term that encompasses the life force, the inner being, and the whole person. It highlights the value of all living creatures and emphasises […]
The Perfect Father: A Biblical Blueprint
The Bible provides a wealth of wisdom on fatherhood, painting a picture of a father who embodies the qualities of our Heavenly Father: While no earthly father is perfect, the Bible provides a blueprint for fatherhood that reflects the character of our Heavenly Father. By striving to embody these qualities, fathers can create a lasting […]
Deuteronomy
Let’s dive into the book of Deuteronomy, a really important book in the Old Testament. What’s in a Name? Deuteronomy might sound like a dinosaur name, but it actually means “second law” or “repetition of the law.” This book is like a recap of the laws God gave to his people, the Israelites, while they […]
God claims our trust
GOD wasn’t attracted to you and didn’t choose you because you were big and important—the fact is, there was almost nothing to you. He did it out of sheer love, keeping the promise he made to your ancestors. GOD stepped in and mightily bought you back out of that world of slavery, freed you from […]
The One and Only
Attention, Israel! God , our God! God the one and only! Deuteronomy 6:4 MSG These two verses are styled by our Lord “the first and great commandment” in the Law. The first words of the Talmud concern the hours when this form should be recited in daily morning or evening prayer—“Hear, O Israel: Jehovah our […]
Don’t muzzle an ox
Don’t muzzle an ox while it is threshing. Deuteronomy 25 v 4 I’m not just sounding off because I’m irritated. This is all written in the scriptural law. Moses wrote, “Don’t muzzle an ox to keep it from eating the grain when it’s threshing.” Do you think Moses’ primary concern was the care of farm […]
Faithful
Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations…. Deuteronomy 7:9 Faith seems to be a little used word today but as a youth worker the one place I see it consistently is […]
A Rock and the Hard Place
“The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he.” Deuteronomy 32 v 4 Take courage today. Your God the rock is the foundation on which you can trust. If you are stuck in the hard place then you need a […]