John 9:8-34 – A model witness

The healed man only knows a little about Jesus, but he sets us an example of being prepared to answer boldly when he is asked.  (Erik Pattison, 25 April 2021. This recording includes a talk given in church, and a long Q&A from our online meeting.)

John 9:4 – We must work while it is day

A first look at Jesus healing the man born blind.  Jesus is not interested in questions about blame for suffering.  Instead, he is focussed on taking an opportunity to do good.  (Erik Pattison, 18 April 2021. Includes a long Q&A time at the end.)

Galatians 6:11-18 – The only thing that counts

For the second time in this letter Paul says only one thing counts – but he says it's a different thing.  How do these make sense together?  And shouldn't we put people right, where we disagree with them?  (Erik Pattison, 14 February 2021. Recorded on Zoom, with Q&A)

Genesis 15:1-6, Galatians 5:5 – The unique Christian hope

Continuing to look at what is special about the Christian faith: we have a unique hope, but it is often under-valued.  (Erik Pattison, 7 February 2021)

Matthew 5:11-17 – What is the unique thing about us?

People may try to get us on board with all sorts of ideas, but there is one thing that must always be central.  (Erik Pattison, 31 January 2021.)

Isaiah 9:4-7 – The increase of his peace

It is harder still to understand the promise that Jesus' peace is increasing, as we don't seem to see it.  How does faith make sense of this?  (Erik Pattison, 10 January 2021)

Isaiah 9:7 and Matthew 13 – The increase of his government

Isaiah promises that the Messiah's kingdom will expand. Some people say this must be in the future as they cannot see it now.  But the parables of the Kingdom in Matthew chapter 13 give us Jesus' explanation of how his kingdom works now.  (Erik Pattison, 3 January 2021. Recorded in church, with additional remarks at the end from our online meeting)