Apollos is one of those New Testament characters who gets my attention for all the right reasons. He was a Jewish believer from Alexandria who first appears to us in Ephesus. Acts 18:24-25 tells us that Apollos was an eloquent speaker who knew the Scriptures well… He had been taught the way of the Lord,…

Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well of John chapter 4, gives us a uniquely compact view into Jesus’ character. While Jesus is obviously the centrepiece of this story, credit must go to this lady for her open willingness to engage with Jesus, and then to become an effective ambassador for Him. According…

Paul’s instructions in Romans 14 addresses judging others and the actions that often cause others to struggle in their faith. He then introduces a practical tool to handle these damaging issues which are far too common. So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding (Romans 14:19). Reading this chapter, it’s…

Romans 15:3 states that Christ did not please himself. This defies worldly wisdom; Jesus, the Son of God, the Messiah, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords didn’t even please Himself. Paul makes this observation while exhorting Christians; we who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and…

There was nothing unusual about Jesus observing a blind man begging on the side of the street (John 9:1). John records that somehow Jesus’ disciples knew this man had been blind from birth. So, they ask Jesus what seems a foolish question; who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind? (Jn…