Resource theme: The Bible

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Bible Passage Then Jesus said to them, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.” And they were amazed at him. Mark 12:13-17 Reflection Political life is the structures and customs by which human societies are ordered and the responsibilities which all have by virtue of being part of the community. Here…

Keeping Politics Out Of It

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Bible Passage Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. Psalm 47 Reflection How often have you heard people say, ‘Let’s keep politics out of it’ or ‘Religion and politics don’t mix’? If you have been reading these devotionals, or are involved in SCM, you probably have a different take on the…

Resisting Despair

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Bible Passage To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others: ‘We played the pipe for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’ For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son…

In the Beginning

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Bible Passage In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and…

Beginnings | First Things First

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Bible Passage But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 Reflection Jesus said first pursue the reign of God, a state of being where God’s will is done, where God’s justice rolls down like waters. This is the destination that Christians should hunger…

How to run a Bible Study

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In the beginning Find out what people are interested in! Spend time finding out what people would like to look at. Have a suggestion box or notice board where people can share their ideas. Stuck for ideas? Try picking a faith or life issue e.g. prayer, justice, sexuality, politics, refugees, the environment. Anxiety and hope might be good topics…

Eden Restored (Revelation 22)

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Opening Prayer Creator God, open our hearts to your Spirit of Truth, so that through these texts, our discussion and our prayer, we will hear the voice of your living Word. Through this Bible study, may our minds be renewed and our desire for your Kingdom quickened. In the name of Jesus, Amen. Exegesis Revelation culminates with…

The Lament Over Babylon (Revelation 18)

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Opening Prayer Creator God, open our hearts to your Spirit of Truth, so that through these texts, our discussion and our prayer, we will hear the voice of your living Word. Through this Bible study, may our minds be renewed and our desire for your Kingdom quickened. In the name of Jesus, Amen. Exegesis Babylon, once the…

The Beast out of the Sea (Revelation 13)

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