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Acts 8:26-38

Big Beige Commentary on Jeremiah.

A message by Martin Robinson 23/05/2026

Matt Baird speaking on 16 May on the Ascension of Jesus

1. What stood out for you from what Josh and Debs shared? 2. Share your own experiences of being a part of kingdom opportunities or unexpected hospitality that you haven't looked for.  3. Josh talked about  'lived faith' as a way he has recognized Christ coming to him. Share your own experiences of Christ coming to you through missional engagement.   4. Both Josh and Debs had prophetic...

Read Luke 24:13-35 Then speak out the following phrases for everyone to reflect/meditate silently on them. Allow a minute for reflection between each phrase. That very day We were  hoping  that he was going to redeem Israel! “Don’t you see? This is what  had  to happen” “Stay with us”, they said He took the bread and gave thanks Then the eyes of both of them were opened and they recognized him “Do...

A message from Martin Robinson for Easter 2026

Questions for reflection: - What particularly stood out to you from the talk? Why? - What would you identify as key elements of Jesus' "third way" of engaging in issues of politics/power? - When have you experienced/participated in Jesus' "third way" of exercising power / doing politics? What made it different? - Can you think of a situation in your life (family/relatio...

1. Read the passage aloud together. Which words, phrases, or situations in the story stand out for you?   2. At the beginning of the passage, Jesus challenges the disciples on their explanation for the blind man’s condition. He tells them that the important thing to focus on is not why this has come about, but what he (Jesus) is doing. When have you been challenged to think differently about the w...

John 3 tells the story of Nicodemus, curiously visiting Jesus in the night to talk to him. Is there anyone in your life who has a curiosity to know more about Jesus? What kinds of things could you share with them to help their understanding of who Jesus is? When speaking to Nicodemus, Jesus tells him, “Flesh gives birth to flesh, but spirit gives birth to spirit.” What are some of the ways you hav...

Scripture:  Matthew 6.19-34 What stands out to you from this passage in relation to money and resources? What does this passage say about who God is, and God's attitude to money and resources? If we (genuinely) trust that God is a self-giving, generous God, what does that mean for us and the way we live? Matthew 10.8b says, in the Message version: "You have been treated generously, so liv...

1. What stood out for you from the talk? 2. Of the three areas covered in Micah's challenge (working for justice, being compassionate and merciful, walking intimately with God in prayer), which one do you feel the most encouraged about in your life currently? Which one would you like to work on developing further this year?  3. How do you outwork your commitment to justice and mercy currently?...

Martin leads us through a final reflection for the year and Alison shares all the things we have been involved in and celebrating those who got us there. And of course.. the ever important, parishioner of the year!

Jonny shares the big and small of Jesus' glory.

Nic shares some thoughts to help us engage with the moments where we encounter Jesus' anger as well as that of our own.

After Brie shares about her experience of her deep passion and the worlds great need in Palestine; Craig shares on the relentless pursuit God makes for genuine relationship with us.

16/8/25

1. Where in your life do you find yourself living like the two sons? 2. What about Jesus story of God challenges your story of God? 3. Where might God be calling you to come home to the party? 4. What do you need to accept the call?

Questions for reflection: 1. Which of the two aspects of Jesus' nature have you tended to downplay - his 100% humanity, or his 100% deity?  2. What was one thing you found helpful from Wayne's reflection? 3. If you can, share how you have been struggling or coming to terms with mystery being part of your faith journey. 4. Read Philippians 2:5-11 and share something from this poem/hymn that...

Questions for reflection: What do you find beautiful about Jesus? What moves your heart about Him?  Are there any particular Gospel passages that stand out for you with special meaning over the years that have captivated your heart? Are there any moments in your life where God has become very personal to you? Where your walk with God has moved from head to heart?

Looking at Acts 10:1-29 1.     God reveals His will to humans through prayer. 2.      We  often need to change so that others might experience the wonder of Jesus.  3.     The Spirit inspires a radical Good News response in the face of the world’s lies. For the sake of Jesus, can we recommit ourselves to:   1.    Being so connected with Jesus in prayer that we are receptive to His loving direction...

What’s in my heart (in other words, what do I feel passionately about) concerning God’s purposes through me?  (This might be related to my neighbourhood, paid or voluntary work, a national or global issue etc.) Who are the people in this faith community that I am sharing this with?(  Do they know what’s percolating away in me?) How am I/how are we, making space so that the Spirit can prompt me/us...

1. What stood out to you from Alison's talk?  2. Read the quote. What is your reaction to it?  'We were a small Christian community. We were not powerful, we were not resourced. We would focus on expressing the truths and hopes of the kingdom message Jesus preached…. The gathered Christian community was  first and foremost a missional group,  called together to work as anti-terror cells in...

Questions for reflection: 1.      Sit with John 14:23 ·      What does being ‘home’ mean to you? ·      What does it mean to you to consider God making ‘home’ within you personally, and within us as a community? Does that change anything for you?   2.      Sit with Romans 8:11, 22-23, 26-27 & Matt 5:4 & 6. ·      The Spirit making home within us also brings an ache for the completion of Go...

Alison Robinson shares a reflection on Pentecost after we hear encouraging testimonies of God at work in peoples lives.