Today we have a glimpse into Jesus' childhood, very appropriate for the Christmas season.
Jesus comes from a devout Jewish family and they go to the temple to fulfil their obligations under the law of Moses.
The offering of two turtledoves shows that they are a poor …
read moreA slight change of format here. It's been an embarrassingly long time since I recorded any SOAP here (It's been a bit random and mostly done on paper), but one of the things I am doing is preparing reflection as part of my training.
Here is the one for the …
read moreHe took pity on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he set himself to teach them at some length
Despite having intended a quiet time of prayer Jesus responds to the needs of the crowd. Even though time to pray is …
read moreThen he summoned the Twelve and began to send them out in pairs giving them authority over the unclean spirits. And he instructed them to take nothing for the journey except a staff – no bread, no haversack, no coppers for their purses.
Jesus prepares the …
read moreAnd the Lord you are seeking will suddenly enter his Temple; and the angel of the covenant whom you are longing for, yes, he is coming, says the Lord of Hosts.
Foretold by Malachi, but still a surprise when he arrives, and unrecognised by most.
God …
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