MBM Rooty Hill / Bible Talks

What does it take for sinful people to live with a holy God? In Leviticus 8–10, we witness the ordination of Israel’s first priests and the high-stakes moment when they begin their sacred ministry. God’s glory descends, fire falls, and the people rejoice—but the joy is quickly shattered by tragedy when two priests take matters into their own hands. We explore the weight of God's holiness, the grac...

In the busyness of everyday life there are many moments we live unaware of God’s presence. Sadly there are many times in life we choose to actively ignore God. Whether intentional or unintentional we often miss the mark in our relationship with God through sin. This leads to either hiding from God, or feeling so ashamed that we dare not come to God. In Leviticus 4 we discover the grace of God who...

In light of who God is and what He’s done, the proper response is to give to Him our very best.

According to the Apostle Paul, ‘ All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness’ (2 Tim 3:16) . While most of us would agree with that, there are some parts that are more difficult to see the usefulness and relevance of. The book of Leviticus would have to be near the top of those books which baffle us. Food laws, sacrifices, and other...

Central to Christianity is the resurrection of Jesus. Without the resurrection of Jesus there is no ‘Gospel’ (good news) message. In this section of John, Jesus reveals his power, as well as his love, as he raises Lazarus back to life. His actions are not simply for Lazarus, however, they point to a future resurrection that all of God’s people will participate in.

We are not naturally inclined to sit with our pain or the pain of others and yet on Good Friday, we have the amazing privilege to sit a while with the pain and suffering of Jesus. When we do this we find it has the power to move us to life changing awe and wonder as we see the shocking injustice, feel the intimate connection to our pain and wonder at the amazing plot twits in the story.

Jesus reveals Himself as the compassionate Shepherd who not only provides for the crowd but invites His disciples—and us—to find true rest and freedom by seeing Him for who He truly is (The Promised Shepherd). When our strength runs out, He shows that it was never about our strength to begin with, but His sufficiency to sustain, satisfy, and lead.

What does it look like to proclaim Christ in a world that dismisses faith as outdated or naive? We explore Jesus’ return to His hometown, where amazement quickly turns to offence, and rejection takes root in familiarity and pride. Even Jesus was met with scepticism, but His response offers us wisdom and encouragement as we minister in an unbelieving world.

Many people perceive that if there is a God that he must be indifferent or impotent to help us in the midst of our need. In this account in Mark 5, however, we get a picture of a God who deeply cares for us in the midst of our grief and loss. Jesus shows his authority over death and disease while at the same time demonstrating a tenderness for those struggling with the brokenness of the world.

In his parables Jesus calls upon the listeners to weigh up their response to him. Will we respond to Jesus in genuine faith, or trust in ourselves. In this section of Mark, we get another glimpse into the power and authority of Jesus as he demonstrates his power over creation. The disciples’ faith is tested, and found weak. In this miracle, Jesus reminds us why we can trust him. Because is powerfu...

In the early ministry of Jesus many people responded to his miracles, teaching, and demonstrations of power. Not all people, however, were embracing Jesus’s message of repentance, in fact many were now turning on Jesus. In Mark 4, Jesus teaches by way of parable, how different hearts respond to his truth.

In life there are many different associations, groups, clubs that we might identify with. Entrance into such societies is often based on status, who you know, or skill in ability. But how does one enter God’s community, his family? In this account in Mark 3, Jesus gives insight into who it is that is welcomed into God’s family, and how their entrance is achieved.

Jesus of Nazareth is the most compelling person in all of history. His influence continues to shape the world as over a billion people in the world identify with him in some form or another. But who was this man? What did he do? Why does he continue to exercise influence on the world 2,000 years after his birth? In Mark 1:1–13, we get an insight into who Jesus is from God’s angle. In this introduc...

John 3:1-21 explores the transformative encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus, a respected religious leader. Jesus confronts Nicodemus—and us—with the non-negotiable truth: we must be born again, a spiritual rebirth that is essential, supernatural, and only possible through God’s grace.

Many people go through life with little or no direction. For many it feels like they are navigating the world in the dark. No knowing where they are going, or what direction to take. In John 9, Jesus heals a man who literally was going through life blind. Lacking physical vision, this man had a difficult life. In this context, however, Jesus brings light and clarity to this man and ultimately help...

We live in a world full of people who are unseen and injured by the brokenness of the world. People are lonely, hurting, feeling forgotten, and the natural question is, ‘does anyone care?’ We might even ask, ‘Does God care?’ In John 4 we have Jesus’ encounter with a vulnerable woman and we get a glimpse into God’s heart for the marginalised.

Edwin shares how Luke 19:1-10 is structured into motives 1. The motive of Zacchaeus; 2. The motive of Jesus; 3. The motive of the crowd; 4. The resolution of the motives.

One of the great mysteries of life for many of us is discerning God’s plans for our lives. What should I do for work? Should I get married? Where should I live? In all of these decisions, how do we know what God wants? In this message we explore practical ways in which we can know and discern God’s will for our lives.

Christmas gifts are sometimes good, sometimes bad, but rarely long-lasting. God’s gift at Christmas is that which truly satisfies.

God has changed history, how has he changed your life?

Strive to be a church firing on all cylinders seeking to please God by holy living, knowing that God ultimately works among us to produce this.