Jewish feasts were essential to national well being. The Psalms of Ascents (Psalms 120-134) refer to the tribes gathering to the temple. Included are the clear and direct words; ‘I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”’ (Ps 122.1) Later history in Chronicles indicates the neglect… Read more »
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Who Jesus gathers
The gospels describe the community of people which Jesus gathers to Himself. It is important to note that this was never a socially coherent group. We meet fishermen and tax collectors, lepers and zealots, prostitutes and Pharisees. All gathered together around a single humble leader. Like David at the cave of Adullam, where those in… Read more »
That brief moment
Our sermon series in Spring 2026 was in 1 Peter, with the overall title of Elect Exiles. One repeated comment was that the followers of Jesus would expect to endure everyday pressures in every age and any context. Link here: https://www.thebridgechurch.co.uk/media/ The Bible is almost entirely the story of the people of God enduring… Read more »