Monthly Archives: May 2023

FOLLOWING JESUS: through death into life

Posted on May 27, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 21 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read John 12.20-33 INTRODUCTION 1/ This lesson will serve two purposes: [1] it will conclude this summary survey/study of John we’ve been in for the past six months; [2] and … Continue reading →

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I used to call them ‘interruptions’

Posted on May 26, 2023 by PastorDave

Interruptions. We all have them…constantly…every day…of all kinds… Interruptions to what we are doing and working on at the moment. Interruptions to the agenda of the whole day. Interruptions sometimes to the very direction and course of our lives from … Continue reading →

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A loving and personal tribute to my Mom

Posted on May 22, 2023 by PastorDave

MEMORIAL SERVICE TRIBUTE TO LOUISE PARKS – OUR MOM 12 April 2023 [My personal remarks] NOTE: Our Mom departed this earthly life and entered the Presence of Christ on Wednesday evening, 5 April 2023. We conducted her Memorial Service on … Continue reading →

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“You…FOLLOW ME!”

Posted on May 20, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 20 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read John 21.1-25 I / INTRODUCTION: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS / SETTING THE CONTEXT 1/ We have come now to the concluding chapter of John’s Gospel account and also the last … Continue reading →

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“WE HAVE SEEN THE LORD!”

Posted on May 13, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 19 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read John 20.1-31 I / INTRODUCTION: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS / SETTING THE CONTEXT 1/ I have always been interested in how Paul includes Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances when he articulates the … Continue reading →

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“IT IS FINISHED!”

Posted on May 6, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 18 | John 19.1-41 | Lesson Notes & Talking Points Read John 19.1-41 I / INTRODUCTION: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 1 / This lesson is a continuation of Lesson 17 from John 18. In fact, the opening paragraph … Continue reading →

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“AS YOUR DAY IS…SO SHALL YOUR STRENGTH BE!”

Posted on May 5, 2023 by PastorDave

“Your sandals shall be iron and bronze; as your days, so shall your strength be.” ~Deuteronomy 33.25 NKJV “…for you have not passed this way before.” ~Joshua 3.4 ESV “…for you do not know what a day may bring forth.” … Continue reading →

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