Fusion Youth – Term 2, 2014
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This week in our study through Luke’s gospel, we come to see Jesus withdrawing into the quiet seclusion of the Garden of Gethsemane to pray just before facing the deception of Judas, the denial of Peter and the desertion of the disciples. What struck me as I read Luke’s account of the Gethsemane prayer, is…
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This month is set aside in the church year as Bible month. The Bible Society has launched a new app to read bible bed time stories to 5-7 year olds. If you have children or grandchildren who fit that age group I encourage you to use it. Do not underestimate the value and necessity of…
In one of the Bible studies I lead, we have started on a year-long study of the book of Revelation. As we have begun Chapter 3 we have been confronted by the repeated call to be spiritually vigilant and alert. Chapter 3 is addressed to the church at Sardis that had become lazy, docile and…