Philemon
Paul wrote to Philemon about reconciliation, specifically with the runaway slave Onesimus, and gives reasons for the importance of reconciliation, which also apply to us. Is there a situation in which I could be a reconciler?
The forgotten people
Over the course of the summer we’re continuing in the big theme of going through the Bible and we’re going to look at some of what are called the “forgotten people” in the New Testament. During July and August we’re thinking about some of the people that you may not have heard about before, maybe you’ve heard the name but not heard teaching about. People like Barbabas, Phoebe, Timothy, Philip, Stephen and Priscilla. We’re going to learn a bit about them – each of them a leader in their own right in the early days of the church, each mentioned in the Bible and noted by God for things that they did.
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Phoebe
Phoebe was a deacon, the carrier and explainer of Paul's letter to the Romans. She gives us a model of how everyone has a part to play, whatever their back-story - what is our next step in what God is calling us to?
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Timothy
Paul's investing in Timothy illustrates a masterclass in discipling. Who should we be investing in? And how?
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Barnabas
A beginner's guide to Barnabising - practical steps to being an encourager
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Stephen
Stephen was full of faith through the Holy Spirit (his foundation) and full of grace and power held in balance - humble authority and sacrificial discipleship. How much does following Jesus mean to me, and what does it look like to show grace and power in balance?
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Priscilla
Priscilla was a teacher, mentor and co-worker with Paul, together with her husband Aquila - they worked as a team, risked their lives for the gospel. Is God calling me to mentor someone, lead a community or be a co-worker in the church?