A Surprising Command March 8, 2026 Philip Britten Neighbour, Loving, Jesus' Ministry Luke Luke 10:25-37
The Surprising Journey of Jesus March 1, 2026 David Starling Earthly desires, Commitment, Follow, Discipleship Luke Luke 9:51-62 Following Manly Following Jesus As a disciple (e.g. 9:23, 1 Kings 19:21) On a journey The journey of Jesus (9:51; cf. 14:25; 19:11; Mark 10:32) A perplexing beginning (9:52-56) Three confusing conversations (3:57-62) A prediction and a promise (9:21-24) Following Jesus today
The Surprising Miracles of Jesus February 22, 2026 David Starling Miracles, Jesus' Identity, God's Kingdom, Trust Luke Luke 7:1-23 “Powerful in word and deed…” (Luke 24:19; 7:1) Surprising miracles (Luke 7:1-17) The raising of the widow’s son… (7:11-15) …and the amazement of the crowds (7:16-17) The healing of a centurion’s servant… (7:1-8, 10) …and the amazement of Jesus (7:9) John’s question… (7:18-20) …and Jesus’ answer (7:21-23) Once more, Isaiah 61 and Luke 4:18-19 Responding to Jesus’ miracles Stumbling (7:23, 4:23-30) Praising and proclaiming (7:16-17) Trusting (7:9)
The Surprising Impact of Jesus February 15, 2026 David Starling God's Kingdom, Jesus' Reign Luke Luke 13:18-21 Constantine’s conversion Nebuchadnezzar’s vision (Daniel 2:31-45) Jesus’ announcement (Luke 4:16-21, 43) Jesus’ parables (Luke 13:18-21) Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) Crowd members, tax collectors and soldiers… (Luke 3:10-14) …and us
The Surprising Mission of Jesus February 8, 2026 Tim Adeney Jesus' Identity, Earthly desires, Son of Man, Conversion, Hopeless Case? Luke Luke 19: 1-10 A rich man gives half his possessions to the poor A rich ruler, a repentant tax collector, and a blind man Zacchaeus wants to see Jesus Jesus sees Zacchaeus Jesus speaks Surprised by Jesus’ mission
The Surprising Claim of Jesus February 1, 2026 Geoff Harper Rejection, Jesus' Identity Luke Luke 4:14-30 Outsiders and insiders Jesus returns to Galilee (vv. 14-15) Jesus makes a surprising claim (vv. 16-22) Jesus forces a decision (vv. 23-30) An invitation to consider Jesus
Asking January 4, 2026 Tim Adeney Lord's Prayer, Prayer, Thanksgiving, He Provides, Fatherhood of God Luke Luke 11:1-13 Luke 18:1-14 Thanksgiving vs Asking What to Ask ‘Father’ Asking for… His Name and Kingdom Daily Bread Forgiveness and Temptation How to ask Daily Dependently Ask audaciously?
Proverbs 24:3 and Luke 16:1-10 November 24, 2024 Tim Adeney Wisdom, Christianity in Practice Luke, Proverbs Proverbs 24:3 Luke 16:1-10 The significance of wisdom The source of wisdom ‘By wisdom a house is built’ ‘built’ ‘a house’ Welcome wisdom
Luke 13:10-17 November 3, 2024 Ian Maddock Suffering, Evil Spirit, Compassion, Pharisees, Healing Luke Luke 13:10-17 The Woman’s healing Two Responses The religious leaders The people Challenge to us How we live Theological