The Watford Church of Christ Podcast

Danny explores the significance of the roles played by Priscilla, Aquilla, Peter and his wife. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox.org).  If you’d l...

In the latest of our teaching classes on tricky passages about men and women, we explored 1 Timothy 2 verses 8 to 15. A PDF of my notes is available on my website. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email:...

Stefan takes us on the fascinating exploration of the relationship between Jesus and his mother. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox.org).  If you’d...

Leon gave us a fascinating insight into the lives of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox.org).  If you’d like a copy of my...

QUESTION: What does it mean to ‘follow’ someone today? 1. Women Following Jesus, Lk 8; Mk 15; Lk 23 “After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; Joanna the wife of Chuz...

Stefan brings us the latest in our series on men and women in Christ. Today the focus is Jesus and Martha.

A sermon for the Watford church of Christ Dates: 11thC BC - 'a festive time' Geography: Maon and Perez - Wilderness David's situation in context Samuel dead - his key supporter - King-in-waiting - like Charles Chased by Saul - Wife given away. - Could have killed him (has another opportunity later) - Remaining priest Opening scenes David's men and Nabal, vv4-13 Nabal's servant and Abigail, vv14-19...

Introduction The series so far.... Tonight: 1 Cor 11 & 14 Some parts are hard to understand “Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable peopl...

Esther and Mordecai  Introduction  1. What do we learn about Esther’s relationship with Mordecai?  Obedient to him  B. Concerned for him  C. Protective of him  D. Generous to him  2. What do we learn about Mordecai’s relationship with Esther?  B. By challenging her to accept responsibility  C. Obedient - Accepts her instructions  D. Cooperative - Worked with her  3. What do we learn about men and...

We hope you enjoy this exciting and thorough treatment of the relationship between Deborah and the Barak. Stefan Wolmarans gives us a fascinating insight into Israel's history, and the relevance for our own times -- as revealed in Judges chapters 4 and 5. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it...

Our world fractured on many lines: wealth, class, race and ethnicity, religion, age, education 1. It Was Very Good! Gen 1:31 A. Good Creation Humankind made good - not a mistake We have a role B. Role Responsible - jointly Fruitful Rule together No hierarchy C. Generosity of God Creation  Fruitfulness/stewardship Purpose After the ‘big picture’ view of Gen 1, now let’s zoom in on the detail 2. It...

John 20:1-18 QUESTION: Tell me something you have witnessed that no one else here has seen. Something you would like other people to know, or wished that they had witnessed with you. 1. Daring Discipleship A. Cross Dangerous Love - loyalty Mary M - Luke 8.1-3 Only women in all four accounts Mary mother of Jesus Did not believe - came to faith “When his family heard about this, they went to take ch...

Men and Women in Christ: A Divine Harmony I am excited to announce that we are embarking on a new teaching series exploring the stories of men and women in the Bible. Through this series, we will delve into the lives, roles, and contributions of these Biblical figures and examine the relationships between men and women as portrayed in the Scriptures. Throughout the series, we will explore a wide r...

Stefan leads us in the latest in his series on the first epistle of John. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox.org).  If you’d like a copy of my free...

This Sunday, we concluded the series on the 1 Thessalonians by summarising its major themes. We began by sharing with one another lessons that God has taught us through the book. I have done my best to turn up the volume, and I hope you can hear the inspiring and insightful comments by members of the Watford church. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in comm...

In this lesson on the last few verses of 1 Thessalonians we explore the way in which grace helps the community to function in a way that honours God. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malc...

1. What will happen to Christians living and dead? 4:14-18  QUESTION: What comes to your mind when we talk about the second coming of Jesus? A. Sequence Jesus comes back victorious The ‘sleepers’ resurrect  They and anyone alive at the time join Jesus in eternal life B. Everyone will notice ‘One word of command, one shout from the archangel, one blast from the trumpet of God and the Lord himself w...

A few thoughts I shared with the Watford church as a result of attending the Teleios conference in Oklahoma. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox.org...

Our friend Douglas Jacoby was the visiting Speaker on the 5th of March 2023. He spoke on the Lord's prayer from Matthew 6:9–13. We hope you find this recording to be a blessing. You can find more materials on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj9Qa8D9zumJZdoAtARDUww) and website (https://watfordchurchofchrist.org). Most Sundays we gather at the West Watford Free church, 10:30AM...

A Watford church of Christ lesson on God's love for the vulnerable and our part in loving those who need his care. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmc...

Delighting in one another : Who or what do we delight in? Let’s see what we can learn from this passage….. '...distress (anankē) being basically ‘the choking, pressing care’, and persecution (thlipsis) ‘the crushing trouble’ (Lightfoot).' Tyndale As if his life has been on hold until this news arrived. In a time without rapid communication it must have been hard to be in the dark for so long. ‘nig...

Thank you for listening to this podcast (https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-aiinq-1aef90).  You can find more materials on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj9Qa8D9zumJZdoAtARDUww) and website (https://watfordchurchofchrist.org). Most Sundays we gather at the West Watford Free church, 10:30AM.  The address is: Tolpits Lane, Watford WD18 6NU You can contact us on: thewatfordchur...

Introduction, v1 Paul’s emotional state because suffering mentioned 2:14ff “We could stand it not longer” What kinds of things make you say something like, “I can’t stand it any longer!”? What are the things, as a Christian, that make you act because you can ‘stand it no longer’? Faith gets stronger when we get upset Faith gets stronger when we act A. Sacrifice Sending Timothy Riots last time Jeal...

Introduction, vv13  1. How to handle suffering, vv13-16  A. Fallen world  B. Some prefer darkness  C. How we grow  2. How to handle it when people we love suffer, vv17-20  A. We feel their pain  B. We make significant efforts  C. We trust God  Conclusion, vv19-20   “This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.” (John...