I’d not slept a wink for two nights, not since our hopes were ripped to shreds by the Temple authorities and the Roman killing machine. I was still in shock in all honesty – all had happened so quickly. Could it be less than a week since Jesus had come in triumph to Jerusalem, acclaimed as … Continue reading Emmaus: The Road to Hope (based on Luke 24)
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Peter’s Story (Easter)
Based on John 20:1-18 this has been inspired by the Gospel accounts of the Resurrection and also the following verses in 1 Corinthians 15: For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the … Continue reading Peter’s Story (Easter)
Jairus’ Daughter
Part 1 My name is Tamar, the daughter of Jaurus and Abigail, and I’m nearly eight years old. I’m no one very special, but something very special happened to me. It didn’t start very well. I got very poorly. I felt hot and sweaty, then cold and sweaty, I didn’t want to eat or get out of bed … Continue reading Jairus’ Daughter
The Centurion
My name is Marcus Justus Loginus. I am a centurion of the Sebastii cohort based at Herod’s fortress in Jerusalem. It’s our job to keep the peace. Not an easy task when it’s Jewish festival season. Hundreds of thousands of people flock from all over the country for their celebrations – and there’s almost always trouble. They get together … Continue reading The Centurion
A Thief in Paradise (inspired by Luke 23:39-43)
Wow, where am I? It’s so beautiful here, it’s so beautiful here. What am I doing here? Where am I? Oh, hello, I didn’t see you there. I can’t take it in … My name is Levi, and I’m not a good man. No, I’m really not. I’ve done some horrible things. I’ve stolen, hurt people, … Continue reading A Thief in Paradise (inspired by Luke 23:39-43)
One Saturday
A headline in the paper read,“Religious nut and freak is dead.”The spokesman for the Pharisees Explained (while looking very pleased),“This man had caused us lots of trouble,We had to get him on the double.He claimed he was the Chosen One,Almighty God, His only Son.We Pharisees weren’t having that! – Even worse, he claimed he’d sat At God’s right … Continue reading One Saturday
The Passion Ballad
All eyes on a garden - a kneeling manCries out to his father, “Take this cup if you can.”A gasp heard in heaven - angels can’t bearWatch the scene of a broken man crying down there. The fate of the world is now left unsure,The plan for salvation could stutter and fall.It hangs on a … Continue reading The Passion Ballad
Miriam: The Widow at the Temple (based on Luke 20:27-21:4)
My husband Malachi died twenty years ago. So long ago now that I can barely recall his face. When he was alive, we were ok. We were never rich, but we got by – he was a stonemason by trade and the rebuilding of the temple, begun under old King Herod, meant that he was never out of … Continue reading Miriam: The Widow at the Temple (based on Luke 20:27-21:4)
Two Kingdoms (Palm Sunday)
Today we celebrate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, when he came from the East and was welcomed as King by the people. It was Jesus’ triumphal entry. Another man entered the city that day and had his own triumphal entry. He was Pontius Pilate, and he represented a completely different kingdom. He came from the West. Let’s … Continue reading Two Kingdoms (Palm Sunday)
Easter Sermon – The life-changing faith of Puddleglum – “I’m on Aslan’s side”
One of the delights of being a dad is reading stories. Bedtime is one of my favourite times of the day, because it’s story time. Sometimes we manage to sneak in a quick time for a cuddle and a read first thing in the morning if I’m awake enough. Alicia and I are reading through … Continue reading Easter Sermon – The life-changing faith of Puddleglum – “I’m on Aslan’s side”
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