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Found 10 resource(s) in 'Looking at God', for May 2024.
Looking at God (all articles) for May 2024
The Truth of the Ascension From the Vicar Reflecting Faith: the church as a building What’s the Big Idea? – an Introduction to the Books of the Old Testament:Judges Quiz on the Book of Judges The story behind the Hymn – ‘Praise my Soul the King of Heaven’ The Bible in 50 words Why your... (2793 words)The Truth of the Ascension
‘While He was blessing them, Jesus left them and was taken up into heaven.’ (Luke 24:51). The Ascension is a hugely neglected festival, which deserves to have a bigger place in our church life. How do we understand it? The Ascension tells us that Jesus is in control: ‘Jesus has gone into heaven and is... (292 words)From the Vicar
‘While He was blessing them, Jesus left them and was taken up into heaven.’ (Luke 24:51). The Ascension is a hugely neglected festival, which deserves to have a bigger place in our church life. How do we understand it? The Ascension tells us that Jesus is in control: ‘Jesus has gone into heaven and is... (292 words)Reflecting Faith: the church as a building
Today’s church buildings are rich and varied in their designs, sizes, materials, plans and groupings; from large cruciform churches to simple single room designs; from red brick to stone, and so on. I wanted to look up some information about the fact that today’s church buildings, although they may be ‘modern’, are usually built upon... (332 words)What’s the Big Idea? – an Introduction to the Books of the Old Testament: Judges
Following Joshua’s death, a generation grew up who didn’t know God (Judges 2:11) and ‘every man did what was right in his own eyes’ (17:6, 21:25). The book of Judges is a study in God’s response to a permissive society. The book takes its name from the deliverers that God raised up during this time.... (285 words)Quiz on the Book of Judges
Which tribe was the first to fight the Canaanites? Judah Zebulun Dan How old was Joshua when he died? 80 100 110 400 Who sang a song celebrating the downfall of Sisera? Hannah Deborah Barak Shamgar Ehud What offering did Gideon present to the angel of the Lord? Two turtle doves< A bullock and a... (209 words)The Story behind the Hymn – ‘Praise my Soul the King of Heaven’
Praise my soul the King of heaven, To His feet thy tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Evermore his praises sing. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King. Praise Him for His grace and favour To our fathers in distress; Praise Him, still the same as ever, Slow to chide and swift to bless. Alleluia! Alleluia!... (445 words)The Bible in 50 words
God made. Adam bit. Noah arked. Abraham split. Joseph ruled. Jacob fooled. Bush talked. Moses balked. Pharaoh plagued. People walked. Sea divided. Tablets guided. Promise landed. Saul freaked. David peaked. Prophets warned. Jesus born. God walked. Love talked. Anger crucified. Hope died. Love rose. Spirit flamed. Word spread. God remained. – Anon (52 words)Why your television is like the Trinity
Here is a trick question: How many colours does your television set use? Answer: Just three: red, green and blue. And in that order, just like a rainbow (where reds are at one side, blues at the opposite side, green in the middle). This is known as “RGB”. These are TV’s three primary colours which,... (433 words)The U in JesUs
Before U were thought of or time had begun, God even stuck U in the name of His Son. And each time U pray, you’ll see it’s true You can’t spell out JesUs and not include U You’re a pretty big part of His wonderful name, For U, He was born; that’s why He came.... (184 words)
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