Said on Sunday

This episode Rus and Bek discuss your questions from Revelation 3 and the letter to the church in Philadelphia, ending on a note of hope with God’s faithfulness. Resources: Previous episode discussing different views on end times from Revelation https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/said-on- sunday/id1627420589?i=1000783288702 Previous episode discussing different views of what happens when we die...

In this episode of Said on Sunday, Dave, Andrew and Bek work through questions from the last two Sundays where we looked at the letters to the churches at Pergamum and Thyatira. God’s people in these churches are called to be faithful to Christ that they might receive all of his blessings- and so are we. Different aspects of persevering in the faith amidst various modern challenges are explored in...

In this episode of Said on Sunday Dave and Bek work through questions regarding Dave’s Sunday message on Revelation 2:8-11. This passage is the letter to the church of Smyrna who is under extreme persecution. Jesus commends them for their faithfulness and reminds them of God’s promises, a deeply encouraging and convicting message, for them, Christians through history and for us today.

Dave and Bek discuss your questions arising from the last two weeks in Revelation. It was never going to be a short episode, but this is our longest yet. The genre of apocalyptic literature is discussed as well as a long description of the 4 main takes on Revelation before addressing specific questions about the text itself. In the second half Jesus’ message to the Ephesians is the focus, includin...

In this bumper episode, Bek, Andrew and Rus discuss questions from the final four weeks of our series in Exodus. A lot of ground is covered: the 10 Commandments, the Tabernacle, God’s presence, holiness and mercy, and the golden calf are all explored, and conclude with the theme that underlies all of these: the glory of God! Resources: Book referenced in Pete’s sermon was From Crimson to White: Fi...

In this episode Dave and Bek discuss questions from Exodus, with a focus on chapter 16’s wilderness wanderings. What happened to the jar of manna that was set aside? Does God need to rest? Are there limits to God’s grace? Also discussed is the mystery of the café flooding on the weekend.

In this episode Dave and Bek discuss 3 questions and a reflection from Exodus 14- 15 which depicts the final scene of God bringing his people out of Egypt: the crossing of the Red Sea.

In this episode Dave and Bek discuss your questions about the Passover. What’s significant about the first born son? Does God hate yeast? What if the Egyptians did the Passover instructions too? Is it OK that God is “jealous”? And more!

Nathan and Bek discuss your questions arising from the plagues narrative in Exodus as well as a question about the Shema. This conversation includes a bit of discussion around the Trinity and the reality of the spirit world before diving into God’s sovereignty over human hearts and human responsibility. Resources Mentioned https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/are-there-two-wills-in-god

Today’s episode is not only a two-for-one special covering two Sundays, but we welcome Andrew back after his long podcast hiatus! Dave, Andrew and Bek discuss spiritual gifts, maintaining our zeal and loving one another in our community and beyond. Then conversation moves to discipling the next generation, defining what it means to fear God and practical ways we can remember his mercy toward us. R...

This episode Rus and Bek discuss what Jesus teaches us about family, our biological, blended and spiritual families, and how we can live out his teachings. They also reflect on how Jesus modelled prioritising God while affirming family on the cross, and his sacrifice to save his people from their sins. Resources: Helpful article that considers the relationship between families and the household of...

This episode Nathan and Bek discuss your questions arising from Ephesians 2. The first half of this chapter was preached at our Baptism service and the second half as the first sermon in a series on The Household of God. The relationship between grace, works and transformation is discussed along with thinking about the unity God’s people have in Christ and how we live that out. Resources: Article...

In Part 2 of our post-holiday catch up, Dave joins Rus and Bek to discuss Exodus 3- 4. Your questions cover God’s nature and work in the world, Moses’ response to God’s call, the relationship between God’s providence and human actions and finally how we can live out our purpose as God’s people today. Resources: J.I. Packer, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God https://reformers.com.au/products/97...

We are back after a break for Easter and there were a lot of questions to catch up on! In part one of our holiday catch up Rus and Bek discuss your questions from Exodus 1 and 2. Things start light with a chat about the animated movie “The Prince of Egypt,” but conversation soon lands in some of the hardest ethical questions about the Bible. Resources: Is the Exodus a Myth? https://www.thegospelco...

In our last episode of Said on Sunday before Easter, Rus and Bek address your questions from Matthew 26:31-75. We reflect on the events in the garden of Gethsemane; the weakness of the disciples, the betrayal of Judas, the violent response of one of Jesus’ companions and most notably the raw human emotion of Jesus as he comes to the Father in prayer the night before his crucifixion. Then discussio...

Nathan and Bek discuss your questions wrestling with the challenges of Matthew 26. What does it mean to “spend for Jesus,” in a way that follows the example of the woman’s extravagant generosity? How do we give generously while being financially responsible? Judas’ betrayal raises questions about his personal responsibility and judgement. And all of this is all set against the backdrop of the Pass...

This episode centres around the close of Jesus’ teaching before the lead up to his death in Matthew 25:31-46. Laura joins Dave and Bek to discuss your questions from the passage. Many questions came in about what seems to be an emphasis on works leading to salvation in Jesus’ teaching, and so we explore the relationship between faith, action, grace, judgement and salvation. This includes the impli...

This episode, Dave and Bek discuss your questions on Matthew 24:36-25:30. There is a lot to cover in this long and significant text! Questions about Jesus’ lack of knowledge about the timing of his return prompt a discussion about the Incarnation and the Trinity. Then, reflecting on Jesus’ teaching that warns his listeners to be ready for his return, Dave and Bek address the questions that came in...

Chapter 24 of Matthew is a challenging passage to understand yet has a clear message for God’s people. Dave and Bek step through your questions from the first 35 verses and explore timelines, different theological views of the end times, and work to clarify the big idea of Jesus’ teaching here. Whatever your view, Matthew 24 encourages us to trust in God’s promises even when facing struggles of ma...

This episode, Nathan and Bek discuss Matthew 23, one of the most confronting chapters in the Gospels. Jesus strongly confronts the religious leaders calling out their hypocrisy and warning against spiritual pride. As we explore the questions from this week’s sermons, the conversation moves from clarification to self-reflection and finally to the hope we have in Christ.

Rus and Bek answer your questions from Matthew 22:15-46. Topics include taxation, marriage and singleness, what it means to seek God’s good in obedience to the “greatest commandment,” and examining, and being challenged by, responses to Jesus both in the text and today. Through all these twists and turns, we are encouraged to have a “right-sized” view of Jesus that acknowledges his authority, grea...

Nathan and Bek answer your questions from Matthew 21:23-22:14, including: tips for interpreting the gospels, the difference between being judgemental and judging rightly, and overcoming self-righteousness. We also discuss what heaven might be like right now, and show appreciation for creeds and the prayer book. Resources Mentioned: You tube video of Jim Warner Wallace explaining why Gospel Differe...

In this episode of Said on Sunday, James and Bek discuss your questions from Matthew 21:1-22 including the tension that can exist between authenticity with excellence as we worship Jesus in our Sunday services, and what fruitfulness looks like in our lives. Resources mentioned: Christine Cobb’s article “Would Jesus Turn Over Tables in Today’s Church?” https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/jes...

It's time for our big holiday QnA catch-up! We cover a whole range of questions from the second half of our Questions for God series.

It's time for our big holiday QnA catch-up! We cover a whole range of questions from our Christmas series and the first of our Questions for God series. RESOURCESPaul Grimmond says "sometimes God wants us to be anxious!" Check out this article on anxiety from someone who has deep experiences with ithttps://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/dont-anxious-anything-gods-got-say/Russel Mo...