At the beginning of Easter week David considers the amazing statements in Isaiah 53 (in the Passion translation), and the involvement of the Trinity in our rescue. It was for the joy set before Him that Christ went to the Cross….!
Rupert tackles this challenging subject with great insight and sensitivity, looking at some basic theological foundations and then Paul’s experience in 2 Cor 12. He then offers an approach to prayer, trusting in a God who is good and will never leave us. (audio quality inferior)
Marjory gives a background to Christian meditation and refers to Psalm 103. She reads a beautiful meditation over everyone: find a comfortable spot, sit back and listen!
David moves on to Isaiah Chapter 52, considering the context for Israel and the implications of the message for us. He then looks at the first three verses of the Servant Song, that speaks of the coming Messiah 700 years before Christ!
David looks at how Isaiah frequently speaks of water in dry places to give us a metaphor for the coming fulness in Christ, the Messiah, which we now enjoy! The session ends by the group considering synonyms and antonyms for lack vs. fulness, and compile a declaration for 2019 together.
David starts a short series on Isaiah looking at Isaiah 12. He gives some background to the famous prophet and suggests ways that we may approach the Old Testament from ‘the other side of the Cross’.
Colin helps us explore some hidden gems in the prayer the disciples asked the Lord to teach them.
David shares about the mystery of the Trinity, with a visual image of Rublev’s ikon. He draws on Richard Rohr’s book Divine Dance as well as recent teaching by Dr Baxter Kruger.
Delightful visit from Georgian Banov and a team of 25 people! After a dynamic worship time, Georgian shared about the work that Global Celebration is doing with orphans in Asia, and then spoke from Genesis about Abraham (recording truncated)
Bill continues the theme, referring to Exodus 19 and the book of Hosea (NOTE: Part 3 did not record properly)