Encountering Romans Lent, in my part of the world, means the first hint of spring. The winter solstice is past, the days grow gradually longer, the light more bright, and budding… read more

Encountering Revelation We have chosen the texts for All Saints’, for this Sunday after All Saints’. We will focus upon Revelation 5 — the vision of John in… read more

Encountering Isaiah and Luke The common lectionary contains a reading from Isaiah 65 whereas other lectionaries have Malachi 4:1-2. If you choose not to proclaim Isaiah 65… read more

Encountering Luke Today’s text provides the perfect opportunity to preach on one of the most neglected doctrines of our faith — the resurrection. Most of us confess… read more

Encountering Mark On the way to his death in Jerusalem, Jesus continues to teach his disciples. After a discussion with his disciples about the false exorcist, in which Jesus… read more

Encountering John Today’s gospel is from the long farewell discourse that characterises the chapters of John’s gospel before the crucifixion. Jesus teaches his… read more