Come Read with Me, with Rev Chris and David Ingall

Why doesn't Jesus just always perform miracles?  Why does God use humans to work alongside him? Why do Christians give money? We are continuing to post a selection of Chris's sb ermons while David and Chris complete recording Season 3.  Today's sermon looks at how God wants to work with us and through us. Readings referenced in this episode are taken from John 4.    We need your sup...

Why does Jesus say "Get behind me Satan" to Peter?  What does it mean to deny yourself and pick up your cross?  What does it look like to live as a Christian? We are continuing to post a selection of Chris's sermons while David and Chris compelte recording Season 3.  Today's sermon follows on from last week's episode, looking at Jesus and Peter.  Readings referenced in thi...

Did Jesus say he was God?  What does Son of Man mean?  Why does Peter call Jesus "Messiah"? We are continuing to post a selection of Chris's sermons while David and Chris compelte recording Season 3.  Today's sermon was recorded Sunday, 27 August 2023 and explores who Jesus is and the value of seeing God as God.  We need your support! Support from listeners like you keeps Come...

Is following Christ easy?  What does it look like to follow Jesus? How do I follow Christ daily? Chris and David are currently still preparing episodes for Season 3, the book of Acts. During the interim, please enjoy listening to Chris's sermons from the archives. Today's sermon discusses the cost of discipleship, pulling texts from 2 Kings 2 and Matthew 8. We need your support! Support...

What does it mean to be found in Christ? Is Jesus really God?  Do I really have to be Christian to be saved? Chris and David are currently still preparing episodes for Season 3, the book of Acts. During the interim, please enjoy listening to Chris's sermons from the archives. Today's sermon discusses how we are found in Christ, with passages taken from Iasiah 26, John chapters 10 and 14,...

What is sin? Why does sin matter? What does righteousness mean? Chris and David are currently still preparing episodes for Season 3, the book of Acts. During the interim, please enjoy listening to Chris's sermons from the archives. Today's sermon is taken from the first Sunday of Lent 2023. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord....

Why don't I feel loved? Does God really love me? Why can't I hear God's voice? Chris and David are currently still recording Season 3, the book of Acts. During the interim, please enjoy listening to Chris's sermons from the archives.  Today's sermon is taken from Easter 2023, and looks at how God calls each of us by name and tells us we are loved. The reading discussed in...

Does God really love me?  Is Jesus sitting or standing at the right hand of God? What does it mean to be full of the Holy Spirit? Chris and David are currently still recording Season 3, the book of Acts. During the interim, please enjoy listening to Chris's sermons from the archives.  Today's sermon is about how Jesus is with you as your biggest advocate and closest friend, with readings...

 How do I stop feeling so alone?  Why does Jesus say he will not leave us as orphans?  What is the purpose of the Holy Spirit?  Chris and David are currently still recording Season 3, the book of Acts. During the interim, please enjoy listening to Chris's sermons from the archives.  Today's sermon looks at the role of the Holy Spirit, how God brings us into his presence and can save us f...

Does God make bad thing happen? If there is a God, why do bad things happen? Can God help me when things are going wrong in my life? Chris and David are currently off recording Season 3, the book of Acts. In the meantime, we'll be uploading a  few of Chris's sermons. Today's sermon discusses how God can transform evil into good.  We need your support! Support from listeners like you...

Is God testing me? Why does God tell Abraham to kill Isaac? Chris and David are currently off recording Season 3, the book of Acts. In the meantime, we'll be uploading a  few of Chris's sermons. Today's sermon explores the story of Abraham and Isaac (Genisis 22), Abraham's faith in God and the foreshadowing of Jesus at Calvary.  "By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offe...

Why does it feel like John has two endings? Why did the disciples struggle to recognize the resurrected Jesus? Is it helpful to read a book of the Bible all at once? This week David and I wrap up the gospel of John! Thank you for joining us every week as we read through this gospel. If you want us to continue with this podcast, please get in touch and let us know what book you want us to dive into...

Why did Jesus have to die? How does Jesus’s death “pay” for my sins? What is penal substitution? Is God wrathful? How do we have God’s peace? Come read with David and I as we near the end of our time in John's gospel. This week we finish off chapter 19 and read through to Jesus appearing to Mary. We have some great discussions on atonement theory and God's peace, so grab your Bibles and...

Who can give communion? Is cancel culture Christian? Why did the rooster crow three times? David and I started by reviewing the beginning of chapter 18, reading through the remainder, and then started chapter 19. We also had a great conversation on prayer and communion before we got stuck in, so grab your Bibles, and come read with us! We need your support! Support from listeners like you keeps Co...

Do Christians need to go to church? What did Jesus pray for us? Why did Peter deny Jesus Hey guys, thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. Today David and I read through John chapters 17 and 18, covering the last of Jesus's teachings at the Last Supper and through his arrest. So grab your Bibles and come read with us. Notes from the producer on today's episode: The reco...

How do we remain in Jesus? What is the fruit Christians produce? How do we feel God’s love? What was the first split in the Church? How do we choose Joy? Join David and I this week as we continue in John's gospel as the story heads towards the crucifiction. This week we are reading a large passage of Jesus's teachings at the Last Supper, so grab your Bibles and come read with us! We need...

Why did Jesus wash his disciples feet? Would Jesus have forgiven Judas? What was Jesus’s command to the disciples? Are all religions right? What does it mean to pray in Jesus name? Some intense chapters this week! Join David and I as we read through John's account of the washing of the disciples feet and a large section of Jesus's teachings on who He is. So grab your Bibles and come read...

This week I took a pause from reading through the gospel of John with David and spent some time answering your questions. Thank you everyone who sent in questions, and do let us know if you would like another Q&A in the future!  Here are just a few of the really amazing questions you all asked.  Why are there differences in the gospels? Which Bible should I read? What does the Bible say about...

Why did Jesus let Lazarus die? What is the shortest verse in the Bible? How can you help someone who is grieving? Why does Mary break perfume on Jesus’s feet? Why did Jesus enter Jerusalem after fleeing capture? This week, David and I read through chapters 11 and 12, covering the raising of Lazarus, the different ways he ministers to Mary and Martha in thier grief, and the triumphant entry into Je...

Is illness caused by sin? Can we get possessed by demons? Why does Jesus rub mud and spit in a man’s eye? Are there rules on miraculous healing? Why does Jesus call himself a good shepherd? This week David and I cover John chapters 9 and 10, reading through an unconventional healing of a blind man and some of Jesus's teachings on who he claims to be. So grab your Bibles and come read with us!...

Who is the Holy Spirit? What do we mean when we talk about the trinity? Is the beginning of John chapter 8 actually scripture? What does “the truth will set you free” mean? Does Jesus ever actually claim he is God? This week, David and I finish up John chapter 7 and read through chapter 8. We have an especially good discussion on John 7:53-8:11, the story of casting the first stone, so grab your B...

 How many people did Jesus feed?   What are the 7 “I am” statements in John?  What does Jesus mean when he says, "Eat my flesh and drink my blood?"  Did Jesus have siblings?  This week David and I continue reading through the gospel of John, from chapter 6 through chapter 7 verse 31, exploring some of the miracles he performed in his ministry. Inbetween the accounts, John explores some c...

Who was the woman at the well? What can satisfy us? Are all religions the same? Who goes to heaven? Join David and I as we continue through John, looking at these questions as we discuss our thoughts and understandings based on the readings. Come read with us! We need your support! Support from listeners like you keeps Come Read with Me going, so please consider donating at www.burningheart.org/co...

Was Jesus the first person to refer to the body as a temple? Who was Nicodemus? What does it meant to be born again? Do you need to speak in tongues to be a Christian? What does John 3:16 mean?  This week, join David and I in the second and third chapters of John's gospel. We read through the account of Jesus's first miracle at the wedding at Cana, to a clearing of the temple, to Jesus&a...

What are the synoptic gospels?  Why did John write an account of Jesus’s life?  When was John’s gospel written? What does John mean by the “word”? David and I are back with our first episode of Season 2! This season, join us as we read through the gospel of John. This week's episode explores the basics of the book as we read through the opening chapter.  We need your support! Support from lis...