Episodes
Monday Nov 29, 2010
Social Action - Sherif
Monday Nov 29, 2010
Monday Nov 29, 2010
Social Action speaking out against injustice
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As Christians, we have a responsibility to speak up and out, for those in our community - both local and global - who have no voice and are the victims of all kinds of social injustice. We are to work for social justice and be involved in social action - that's part of our loving of other people radically. The oppression and persecution of people is anathema to the Lord our God and it is to be for us as Christians! Speaking against any form of social injustice, on a local, national or global scale, is a Gospel imperative! Jesus Christ spoke out against all forms of injustice and we as His followers must be compelled to do likewise. Where a minority is maltreated and discriminated we should be at the forefront of demanding justice for all! We are to be promoting civil rights and using all aspects of the law to do so. We are to be working to ensure the poorest members of our community, both local and global, are cared for and the oppressed freed! In your country, this could mean peaceful demonstrations and interacting with your political representatives! Look at some of the great reformers or social activists of the past: Wilberforce helping to abolish slavery; or Martin Luther King Jr. at the forefront of ending segregation and racism. May each one of us, on the local, national and international stages, play some small part in ending prejudice, suffering, racism, poverty, bigotry, abuse, oppression and other injustices. As John Stott once said: "The reason for our acceptance of social responsibility... is simple uncomplicated compassion. Love has no need to justify itself. It merely expresses itself in service wherever it sees need." As Jesus of Nazareth once said: "Love God and love other people." Here is a case in point - let us practically show radical love. Sherif Hassan Abdelwahab Mohamed was going to Cairo to take his new wife to meet his family and comfort them after the death of his father. 1. Sherif is an Egyptian citizen. 2. Sherif is married to Emma, a British citizen. 3. Emma has no criminal record. 4. Sherif has no criminal record. 5. Sherif is a follower of Jesus Christ. 6. Sherif was detained on 9th Nov 2010. 7. There has been no contact from him for the last 24 hours since he said he would be in contact. No charges have been brought. No questions have been answered. No indications of his location have been given. The latest news, is that Emma has bought a plane ticket for Sherif to return home. If he doesn't use it, it will prove:- either that the emails we've received have not been from him
- or that the authorities have not been keeping their word
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Monday Nov 08, 2010
BAM - Jude
Monday Nov 08, 2010
Monday Nov 08, 2010
New Testament
Book of Jude
Key Verses
Jude 3-4 - Beloved, while I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I was constrained to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. For there are certain men who crept in secretly, even those who were long ago written about for this condemnation: ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into indecency, and denying our only Master, God, and Lord, Jesus Christ.Summary
Jude writes warning against apostasy. He urges his readers to recognize the problem and fight for the faith. In doing so, he presents the strategy for when doctrinal conflict occurs. This strategy includes growth in doctrine, prayer, a loyal love for God, eagerly awaiting eternity, and helping other believers that are influenced by apostasy. He closes with a statement of confidence and of praise to God.
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Sunday Nov 07, 2010
BAM - 3 John
Sunday Nov 07, 2010
Sunday Nov 07, 2010
New Testament
Book of 3 John
Key Verses
3 John 3-4 -For I rejoiced greatly, when brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in truth. I have no greater joy than this, to hear about my children walking in truth. 3 John 11-12 - 12Beloved, don't imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn't seen God. Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.Summary
John writes a personal letter to Gaius about his faithful response to Jesus as shown by his treatment of other believers,. In doing so, Gaius exhibits faithfulness, generosity and love. He condemns Diotrephes for being faithless, arrogant and contrary, whilst commending Demetrius. . Finally John writes to inform Gaius that he hopes to travel and meet him.
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Saturday Nov 06, 2010
BAM - 2 John
Saturday Nov 06, 2010
Saturday Nov 06, 2010
New Testament
Book of 2 John
Key Verses
2 John 8-11 - Watch yourselves, that we don't lose the things which we have accomplished, but that we receive a full reward. Whoever transgresses and doesn't remain in the teaching of Christ, doesn't have God. He who remains in the teaching, the same has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you, and doesn't bring this teaching, don't receive him into your house, and don't welcome him, for he who welcomes him participates in his evil works.Summary
John writes to remind this lady and her children that their lives should be an expression of the Word of God in all areas. This expression is called love or loving one another. The believers are to continue loving, abiding in God's Commandments and to pay no heed to the false teachers who deny Jesus' incarnation.
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Friday Nov 05, 2010
BAM - 1 John
Friday Nov 05, 2010
Friday Nov 05, 2010
New Testament
Book of 1 John
Key Verses
1 John 1:3-4 - that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us. Yes, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son, Jesus Christ. 1 John 5:13 - These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.Summary
John writes about fellowship with the Father and the Son and other believers. Fellowship comes through obedience to the Word of God and through confession of sin when sin is committed. John also writes so that they may have confidence about eternal life, by discussing foundation and conduct. In doing so, he tackles heretical Gnostic teachers who were challenging apostolic teachings.
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