[Journey with Jesus - Day 3] There is only one King of the Jews. I have earned this position. I have fought for this position, I have killed for this position. You don’t get to where I’ve got, through hard work and skilled negotiation, for it to be snatched away. Anyway, the Romans put me … Continue reading Herod – The King of the Jews
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Zechariah’s Story – Part 2 – promise-keeping God
[Journey with Jesus - Day 2] I will never forget the shrill sound of his voice as he let out a cry of indignation that he had been thrust out of the dark comfort of his mother’s womb into the harsh light of day. It was a sound I thought we would never hear. Tears … Continue reading Zechariah’s Story – Part 2 – promise-keeping God
Zechariah’s Story – The God of the impossible.
Journey with Jesus - Day 1 I’d long since given up hope for children. When we became betrothed and talked in earnest about our life together, Elizabeth and I just assumed children would be part of it - I mean, we both came from large families; our siblings themselves had children - why wouldn’t we? … Continue reading Zechariah’s Story – The God of the impossible.
The Song of Simeon
based on Luke 2:25-35 [Journey with Jesus - Day 2] I have always loved the Scriptures, ever since I was a boy. When I was young, I was drawn to the heroism of people like Moses and David, and even Gideon, who rose to lead their nations to victory against their enemies. I knew their stories off … Continue reading The Song of Simeon
Joseph’s Story
based on Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 2:1-7 Hi everyone, my name’s Joseph and I’ve been asked to tell you the story of the most incredible thing that’s ever happened to me. I’m an ordinary carpenter from Nazareth, in Galilee, the north of the country. I was excited – I’d just got engaged to Mary, a beautiful girl … Continue reading Joseph’s Story
Remembering with Mary – A service of reflection during Christmas season
This is made up of a series of monologues from Mary's perspective. I suggest asking different people to read the different reflections. Feel free to choose different carols/readings. This has been used for the Sunday after Christmas, but again, could fit elsewhere. Opening prayer Carol – O come, all ye faithful Reading - Luke 2:19 But … Continue reading Remembering with Mary – A service of reflection during Christmas season
The Journey of the Magi
based on Matthew 2:1-12 I hate camels. Hate ‘em. If I ever see – or smell – another camel in my life, it’ll be too soon. Grumpy, stubborn creatures. There’s no moving them if they’ve really got the hump. My wife would say that they take after their masters, but I have no idea what she’s talking … Continue reading The Journey of the Magi
The Shepherd’s Story
Based on Luke 2:8-20 It’s the most incredible news! You’ll never believe what I’ve seen tonight. It’s just incredible, I can’t believe it? Well, me and the other guys, we were out in the fields outside Bethlehem, watching our flocks by night – no, watching our flocks, not washing our socks – anyway, we were minding our … Continue reading The Shepherd’s Story
A Donkey’s Tale
Inspired by Luke 2:1-7 Hello, my name’s Darrell, the donkey. You’ll never guess what happened to me the other day… I was in Nazareth minding my business eating grass, thinking very important donkey thoughts, and that sort of thing, when Joseph came up to me, looking rather flustered. He told me we were going on an adventure … Continue reading A Donkey’s Tale
The Messenger
Hi everyone, can you tell what I am? That’s right, I’m an angel – not just any angel – my name is Gabriel. You might have heard of me. Do you know what I do – apart from look magnificent, that is – do you like my wings? Anyway, I work for the great I am, the … Continue reading The Messenger
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