by IAN GREIG writing in THE LIVING WORD Living God’s way has sometimes been seen as austerity, religiosity and constant penitence, but the Holy Spirit helps us see ourselves as new creations, free from selfish sin and enabled to live well towards God and others This is The Living Word…

by IAN GREIG writing in THE LIVING WORD This is The Living Word Bible Study for Sunday, January 22 Light in a dark place — the kingdom of God revealed Psalm 27:1, 4–9 Isaiah 9:1–4 — Once-shamed Galilee is where God’s light will appear Matthew 4:12–23 — Jesus calls, turn and receive the kingdom of God 1 Corinthians 1:10–18 — The…

by IAN GREIG writing in THE LIVING WORD The Living Word story for the week is woven from words and perspectives spanning a thousand years of God revealing himself in the Bible starting with a prophecy of how the light, love and reality of God’s presence would come to a…

by IAN GREIG writing in THE LIVING WORD This week the theme of The Living Word is about Jesus and how He comes to bring renewal through imparting the Holy Spirit. He’s not saying “You must live better!”. We’ll leave that to the religious people. He is saying, in effect…

by IAN GREIG writing in THE LIVING WORD This is The Living Word for Sunday, January 15, 2023 Theme: God’s grace of renewal in Jesus Psalm 40:1–3, 7–10 Isaiah 49:1–7 — The servant of God brings new light to the Gentiles John 1:29–42 — Jesus renews the sinful world by…

by IAN GREIG writing in THE LIVING WORD Two things happened historically which we recall in this Christmas season. I need hardly remind you of the first event: God’s divine Son being born as a regular human being. …

by IAN GREIG writing in THE LIVING WORD This is The Living Word for Sunday, January 8, 2023 Psalm 72:1–2, 10–14 Isaiah 60:1–6 — The light of the world appears to the nations Matthew 2:1–23 — Light in the sky signals a world-changing event Ephesians 3:1–12 — God’s hidden purpose…

by IAN GREIG writing in THE LIVING WORD What is your picture of what Christmas means? It is probably about the tableau shown on Christmas cards and nativity scenes, shepherds and animals around the parents of the new-born, rejoicing and giving thanks for Him. Without taking anything away from that…