When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal those who were ill. (Luke 9:1-2, NIV)
There is a change in how people hear and know about Jesus. Previously, the people came to Jesus, now he sends out his disciples to proclaim the kingdom of God. The message goes out so that everyone can hear and believe. Why not join us on Sunday we do what the disciples did - proclaiming the kingdom of God.
Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.’ (Luke 8:50, NIV)
We meet a number of people in need, in this week's passage from Luke. Jesus' responses to them might seem unexpected, possibly uncaring and uncompassionate. What is it that Jesus is doing? How does it help us? Who does it tell us Jesus is, and what he is concerned about. Why not come along this Sunday and find out more?
a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel. (Luke 2:32, NIV)
We're taking a step back in Luke this week, as we read what happened the week after Jesus was born. He is taken to the temple, where a man named Simeon has been waiting for him - possible for years. The words he says point something that was long-promised, and would bring something amazing for the whole world. Why not join us this Sunday morning, as we see what that means for us.
In fear and amazement they asked one another, ‘Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.’ (Luke 8:25, NIV)
"Who is this?" What a great question Jesus' disciples asked! They've just seen Jesus stop a storm, just by speaking to it, and they are about to see him cast out a legion of demons. Who is this man, who can do these things? Why not come along on Sunday and see just who this man is.
Jesus replied, ‘My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.’ (Luke 8:21, NIV)
Family can be an odd thing: we don't choose who is in it, and sometimes it's not always great. Jesus offers something different — a family that we can choose to be part of, a family with God at the centre, and a family that, one day, will be perfect. Why not come along this Sunday to find out more about how to be part of this family, and what it means for us now?