Scripture Readings Hebrews 2:10-18; Judges 16:1-7, 23-31 Introduction Han van Meegeren painted a work in the style of the great Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer and titled it “The Supper at Emmaus”, fooling the critics who thought it was a lost masterpiece of Johannes Vermeer. The painting was sold for millions of dollars, and displayed in the Boijmans…… Continue reading Advent: The Long Road to Bethlehem (4)
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Bible Readings Matthew 10:34-39 Judges 15:1-20 Introduction My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Many might look at the story of Samson and remember his strength, his long hair and bad choices of women. Some might think of Samson in the same way as what is told of a Spanish patriot soldier who, in…… Continue reading Advent: The Long Road to Bethlehem (3)
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Scripture Reading Judges 13:24-14:20 Introduction All Sunday school children will encounter the story of Samson. About all children’s Bibles will have a full-colour page of Samson tearing the lion to bits. What do you remember of Samson? How should we understand the story of Samson? The official synopsis of the 1951 film reads: When…… Continue reading Advent: The Long Road to Bethlehem (2)
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Bible Readings Luke 1:26-38 Judges 13:1-24 Introduction In Stay of Execution, Stewart Alsop, an apathetic Christian, discussed what it was like to live with incurable leukaemia. There was a period in which the disease was temporarily arrested. During this time, he discussed some variables with his physician. Finally, Alsop said, “There is one variable you…… Continue reading Advent: The Long Road to Bethlehem (1)
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