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Tuesday Feb 18, 2020

“Jesus at His Core”, Matthew 4.12-22, Malcolm Cox

Tuesday Feb 18, 2020

“Jesus at His Core”
Matthew 4.12-22
Introduction, vv12
“When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali— to fulfil what was said through the prophet Isaiah: “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.” (Matthew 4:12–22 NIV11)
1. Jesus’s core message, vv12-17
QUESTION: “What is at the core of his message?”

2. Jesus’s core method, vv18-22
QUESTION: “What was it about fishermen that made them suitable?”
QUESTION: “What do you think they understood him to mean?”
QUESTION: “What were they leaving?”

For reflection…..
What is at the core of our ‘message’?
How can we communicate a message of good news to those in darkness around us?
What is it about you which makes you suitable to be a disciple? What experiences, strengths, personality has God given you that contribute to making you an effective follower of Jesus?
What do you understand Jesus to mean when he called you to follow?
How can you best express the core of Jesus in your life this week?
See also Isaiah 9.1-2; Mark 1.15; Luke 5.1-11.
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Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.

God bless,

Malcolm

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Monday Feb 10, 2020

“Testing, Testing…”, Matthew 4.1-11

Monday Feb 10, 2020

“Testing, Testing…”, Matthew 4.1-11
“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “ ‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’” Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.” (Matthew 4:1–11)
What is the real test for Jesus?
How will passing this test prepare Jesus for his calling?
What application does this have for our own lives?
Bread, vv3-4; Temple, vv5-7; Mountain, vv8-10
A. Lie
B. Test
C. Result
D. Parallels
Conclusion, v11
Luke 4:13
Adam / Jesus
QUESTION: In what ways are their situations and the way they respond similar/different?
Welcome testing - a sign of God’s love, (Heb 10)
Cooperate with testing - a sign of trust
Use the tools - a sign of faith
QUESTION FOR TODAY:
“What test is going on in your life today that might be God preparing you for greater Christ-likeness and preparedness for him to use you to help others in the future?”
Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.

Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.

Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.

Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.

Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.

God bless,

Malcolm

Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ,

Tuesday Feb 04, 2020

“Who do you imitate?”, Stefan Wolmarans, Watford churches of Christ

Tuesday Feb 04, 2020

Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.

Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.

Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.

Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.

Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.

God bless,

Malcolm

Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ,

Monday Jan 27, 2020

“Jesus the practical joker”, Malcolm Cox, Watford churches of Christ

Monday Jan 27, 2020

“The Day Jesus Played A Practical Joke”
Luke 24.13-35
Introduction
Question: What examples of Jesus ‘pretending’ can you see?
Discussion
Question: Why did he ask, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”
Question: Why did he ask, “What things?”
Question: Why did he ask, “Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?”
Question: Why did they recognise Jesus when he broke bread?
What were the consequences of these experiences with Jesus?
What does this mean for you today?
Let Jesus s……..to you
Let Jesus be your h……………
“And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”” (Luke 22:19 NIV11)
Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.

Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.

Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.

Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.

Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.

God bless,

Malcolm

Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ,

Thursday Jan 23, 2020

"Fixed on Jesus": Hebrew 12.1-3

Thursday Jan 23, 2020

Fixed on Jesus
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” (Hebrews 12:1–3 NIV11)
Discussion Questions
How can memories of past spiritual victories help you stay fixed on Jesus?
What present obstacles might be in the way of keeping your attention fixed on Jesus?
What practical steps can you take to help you stay “fixed on Jesus”?
“The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” (Galatians 5:6 NIV11)
Devotional suggestion: Prayerfully contemplate the future joys which can help you persevere in the present.
Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.

Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.

Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.

Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.

Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.

God bless,

Malcolm

Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ,

Friday Jan 17, 2020

"Living Life to the Full", Osagie, Watford church of Christ

Friday Jan 17, 2020

Tuesday Jan 07, 2020

“3 John vv5-8”, Stefan Wolmarans, Watford churches of Christ

Tuesday Jan 07, 2020

Monday Dec 09, 2019

“Make room in your day for kindness”, Leon Watkins, Watford Church of Christ

Monday Dec 09, 2019

A very well-used word, but do we understand it?
Gal 5.22-23
Col 3.12-13
Kindness is core to who we are as Christians.

Kindness isn’t easy or simple
Easy idea. But when applied to those closest to us, much harder.

How do we develop greater kindness?

It is part of the Spirit’s fruit. Given us by God.
What are the qualities of kindness?

What does it mean to be kind?
Generosity
Consideration
Open-heartedness
Mercy
Compassion
Warmth
Concern
Friendliness
Empathy
Gentleness
Kindness has an impact
How do we express kindness?
Be open to peoples needs and how you can help
Be aware of the situation around us
Be ready to have unconditional positive regard
Look for the dignity of others
Be nice!

E.g. Matt 5.38-42; Samaritan: Prov 25.21-22

Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.

Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.

Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.

Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.

Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.

God bless,

Malcolm

Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ,

Sunday Nov 24, 2019

“Should Christians be involved in Politics?”, Malcolm Cox, Watford church of Christ

Sunday Nov 24, 2019

“Should Christians be involved in Politics?”
SCRIPTURES
(1 Timothy 2:1–8 NIV11)
(Romans 13:1–5 NIV11)
(Luke 20:21–26 NIV11)
(Titus 3:1–2 NIV11)
(1 Peter 2:12–17 NIV11)
(Matthew 28:18 NIV11)
(Colossians 2:9–10 NIV11)
Discussion
“Christians should be involved in politics”
“Christians should not be involved in politics”

Politicians of christian faith
William Wilberforce: “Never, never will we desist till we have wiped away this scandal from the Christian name, released ourselves from the load of guilt, under which we at present labour, and extinguished every trace of this bloody traffic, of which our posterity, looking back to the history of these enlightened times, will scarce believe that it has been suffered to exist so long a disgrace and dishonour to this country.”
Lord Shaftesbury: “My religious views are not very popular but they are the views that have sustained and comforted me all though my life. I think a man's religion, if it is worth anything, should enter into every sphere of life, and rule his conduct in every relation.”
Personal reflection
Consider whether God is calling you to influence the political sphere.
Whatever channel God provides for you to influence society for the better, use it to the utmost to advance the cause of Christ.

Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.

Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.

Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.

Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.

Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.

God bless,

Malcolm

Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ,

Sunday Nov 17, 2019

“Parents, Parenting and the Poor, ”, Watford church of Christ

Sunday Nov 17, 2019

Jn 7.21-24
2 Kings 5.7-14
Beware of being dismissive.
Especially when information comes from people we do not know, or do not like.
Matt 7.1-6
Judge by right standard, and apply to self first.

Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.

Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.

Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.

Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.

Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.

God bless,

Malcolm

Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ,