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Found 12 resource(s) in 'Looking at God', for April 2024.
Looking at God (all articles) for April 2024
The Treasure of Easter! From the Vicar Called to be Fools! The Easter Glow Reflecting Faith: Easter Sepulchres What’s the Big Idea? – Deuteronomy & Joshua Quiz on the book of Joshua Prayer Walking in our community Don’t be afraid of clouds Good likeness Our God ** Editor: Canon Paul Hardingham considers what Easter has... (3072 words)The Treasure of Easter!
It’s amazing what treasure can be unearthed with metal detectors! In this season of Easter, let’s rediscover the greatest unburied treasure of the Resurrection. The Apostle Peter reminds us that God ‘has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can... (294 words)From the Vicar
It’s amazing what treasure can be unearthed with metal detectors! In this season of Easter, let’s rediscover the greatest unburied treasure of the Resurrection. The Apostle Peter reminds us that God ‘has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can... (294 words)Called to be Fools
April Fool’s Day is the traditional way to begin this month. In medieval times the fool (or jester) was not just there for amusement. He had an influential role in the court, because he could speak the truth in ways others couldn’t. As Christians we are also called to be fools; Paul described himself as... (295 words)The Easter Glow
For three years Jesus had held the tiny band together, through journeyings, storms and opposition. And now – following a public trial and execution – He was gone. Take away the dominant figure, and an organisation can quickly crumble. Take Theudas, an earlier messianic claimant. Once killed, his 400 devotees melted away. Then there was... (325 words)Reflecting Faith: Easter Sepulchres
Over the last few months we’ve been looking at churchyards, grave memorials and the lychgate where the coffin may be rested on its entry. This month we are going inside the church building to find a somewhat different and only really found in older churches that have survived re-ordering and renovations: the Easter Sepulchre. A... (387 words)What’s the Big Idea? – an Introduction to the Old Testament: Deuteronomy & Joshua
The setting for these books is Israel’s entry into the promised land after 40 years of wanderings in the wilderness. Deuteronomy gives us Moses’ addresses on the plains of Moab, as the Israelites prepare to enter Canaan. The book of Joshua recounts the crossing of the Jordan and the victories that give the people control... (282 words)Quiz on the book of Joshua
Whom did Joshua succeed as leader of Israel? Jacob Aaron Moses What was the name of Joshua’s father? Carmi Nun Eleazar To what city did Joshua send two men to spy upon? Jericho Ai Gilgal What was the name of the woman who hid the spies Joshua sent? Rachel Rahab Rebekah How many stones did... (283 words)Prayer Walking in our community
Prayer walking is just what it sounds. You pray as you walk. What is the point? Think of it as stepping out as God’s children, to intercede for those who are living in your community. Be intentional about praying for God’s blessings on what you see and feel. Simply praying: “Your Kingdom come, your will... (296 words)Don’t be afraid of clouds
Have you ever sat and watched the clouds drift by? Some of them are vast, towering up and up into the sky. There can be clouds of discouragement and suffering in our lives as well, circumstances that temporarily blot out the sunlight of God’s love for us. You may have such a cloud hanging over... (323 words)Good likeness
Some children were asked: “What do you think of Jesus?” “Jesus,” said one little boy, “is the best photograph God ever had taken.” (23 words)Our God
Our God is able – (Daniel 3:17) able to save (Hebrews 7:25) able to help (Hebrews 2:18) able to provide (2 Corinthians 9:8) able to do far more than we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20) (28 words)
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