The Bethel - Old Trafford Christadelphian Church

Andy led a day of bible study in two parts: Part 1 entitled "All in All", some time for discussion and then Part 2 "All in me".

We've all heard the parable of the Prodigal sons before, probably hundreds of times and we probably already 'know what it means'. Is it possible that there is something else in there too? Alex suggests it is all about death and grace.

After a trip to the Statue of Liberty, Pete asks what the true meaning if freedom is.

If you are playing "King of the mountain", there is always plenty of room at the bottom of the mountain! Malcolm encourages us by reminding us that Jesus said "don't play the game, stay at the bottom, serve others, wash feet". With arrogance being the child of insecurity, we need to be reminded the Jesus is there for us to rely on because we can't do it on our own, Jesus cleanses those who allow t...

From 1 Kings 19, Tony draws out how we all have choices to do the right thing or not, we all get scared and give up, but we are called to 'holy places' to be restored and re-enabled to go out again and do God's work: Demonstrating to others His love for us.

Mark discusses the work of The Lord Jesus Christ yesterday, today and forever.

Trevor led a devotional communion service encouraging us to marvel at the magnificence and magnitude of God

The worship cycle loosely follows the water cycle - God pouring his love down on us, we absorb and grow in lots of different ways, and finally we should give back glory to God by showing his love to others.

Of our 5 main senses which are :- Seeing, Touching, Tasting, Smelling and Hearing , the bible refers more to Hearing than the others. Seeing is a close 2nd. but Listening and Hearing are mentioned the most. Also it is interesting that the Prophet Jeremiah features it's significance more than any other writer in the Old Testament. The relevance of this emphasis is because we habitually allow oursel...

Pete encourages us to look below the surface and dig deep into the accounts we read of in the bible to find greater meaning and application for our lives.

Distinct parallels between the journey of the Israelites and Nelson Mandella (and South Africa's) 'Long Walk to Freedom' can be made, a springboard that David used to encourage us to embrace our freedom in Christ.

Colin looks at the story of Gideon and how we display God's strength through weakness.

Prioritising warning signs and sirens is fundamental in health and safety, but maybe it's even more important in our spiritual lives. Martyn encourages us to learn to listen to the one who is like no-one else above all other sounds.

Samson needed to rely on God's strength, not his own, but he had to lose his sight to get his inspiration. Charles encouraged us to be led by God's spirit (Romans 8) and be inspired by Jesus with our minds set on what the Spirit desires.

Tony explores sacrifice.

Pete explores how "the softest pillow is a clear conscience". God has planted the concept of conscience in our hearts as we read in Romans. Conscience is our starting pint from which faith can grow.

Colin uses the story of Rahab to inspire his words of encouragement.

When God seems to withdraw, you can always find people have actually withdrawn and God is there trying to reconnect. God is there reaching out to humans, hoping they will react and respond with the same energy. Jesus came as God's demonstration of this. Jesus came as the mercy seat, the Holy of Holies as God chooses to dwell with us. Jesus showed us first, his total dependence on God and then God'...

Joe explores what it means to be in God's Presence. Part one is a discussion about how God is a seeking God. He is already seeking us before we seek him.

Why are trees so tall? Why do people surge forward to push in front of others at the baggage reclaim, overstepping into the unsafe zone? What is it that drives land grabs like we see in the Ukraine? Steve encourages us to turn around and face true other way, to emulate Jesus in our care and concern for others. We have no need to compete for God's attention, lets step back and be peacemakers, and l...

Martyn explores the less travelled paths and uncommon elements of the Easter story. Is Jesus sometimes not in the 'boxes' that we expect to find him in?

John looks at the implications of what Jesus did on Palm Sunday and thereafter, and explains how Jesus shows us God in His full glory.

From the words of Jesus in Luke 4:21, quoting from Isaiah, Alex encouraged us to take to hear Isaiah's vision of Jubilee for today, including what the 'new rules' for membership, right worship and Jubilee economics all mean.

Jonathan take us through James 3 speaking about how the tongue can speak words of life or words of death and how we can change our lives by being more in control.

Reminded that Jesus is always here with us and there in our moments of need, Trevor encouraged us to open the door when Jesus stands there and knocks.