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Matthew 12:1-50

This study is part of our series of verse by verse studies of Matthew, the 40th book in the Bible. Taught by our pastor, Simeon Forder, at our Sunday morning service on the 30th March 2025. About this book The gospel of Matthew was aimed primarily at the Jew who was familiar with the Old…

Matthew 11:1-30

This study is part of our series of verse by verse studies of Matthew, the 40th book in the Bible. Taught by our pastor, Simeon Forder, at our Sunday morning service on the 16th February 2025. About this book The gospel of Matthew was aimed primarily at the Jew who was familiar with the Old…

Matthew 10:1-42

This study is part of our series of verse by verse studies of Matthew, the 40th book in the Bible. Taught by our pastor, Simeon Forder, at our Sunday morning service on the 9th February 2025. About this book The gospel of Matthew was aimed primarily at the Jew who was familiar with the Old…

Advent calendar 2024: Day 24 – Christmas carols

If you’re like me, one of the things I look forward to at Christmas is the traditional Christmas carols – on the radio, in the shops, and in church of course.  Many faithfully capture the events of that first Christmas with beautiful words and imagery.  I’m less moved by those that have no basis in…

Advent calendar 2024: Day 23 – The angel Gabriel

We read in the Bible in Luke chapter two, verse 13 that it says, Behold, an angel of the Lord (Gabriel) appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to…