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My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? This is a question that many, who trust in the God of Israel, have asked down the centuries in times of crisis, whether personal or corporate. Separation from God is only … Continue reading →

Denial seems at first glance to be less than betrayal. In the context of the Passion of the Christ this is understandable, for Simon Peter is restored and becomes a model of discipleship; with his belief in Jesus, as the … Continue reading →

The act of betrayal is always an intimate one. Is it possible to betray someone you do not know? An act of treason can only be committed by someone who seems to belong. One of the twelve betrays Jesus with … Continue reading →

Good Friday – Darkness captures the Light 44 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land[l] until three in the afternoon, 45 while the sun’s light failed;[m] and the curtain of the temple was torn in … Continue reading →

Maundy Thursday – Darkness comes Luke 22: 49-43 49 When those who were around him saw what was coming, they asked, ‘Lord, should we strike with the sword?’ 50 Then one of them struck the slave of the high priest … Continue reading →

Holy Wednesday –Patterns of darkness emerge Luke 22: 1-5 Now the festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was near. 2 The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for … Continue reading →

Holy Tuesday – the Consequence of Darkness Luke 21:20-24 20 ‘When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near.[d] 21 Then those in Judea must flee to the mountains, and those inside the city … Continue reading →

Holy Monday – Darkness Foretold Luke 20: 9-16 9 He began to tell the people this parable: ‘A man planted a vineyard, and leased it to tenants, and went to another country for a long time. 10 When the season … Continue reading →

Holy Week and Easter is the pivotal and most poignant week of the Christian calendar. It is a period that captures a full-range of human emotion particularly if as the people of God we attempt, difficult though it is, to … Continue reading →

This time of year is for me the most precious. This is a copy of the booklet which will be given to members of my church congregation tomorrow; well the hardy ones who will come despite the snow on the … Continue reading →