The Word Around The Bush

Pentecost 23 The Ten Bridesmaids Matthew 25:1-13

Is the parable of the Ten Bridesmaids about making sure you have enough oil, foolish or wise bridesmaids or being awake? Jesus says: "Keep awake

Pentecost 22 – Heavy Burdens too Hard to Bear!

Our passage Matthew 23: 1-12 is set amongst many saying of Jesus critical of the religious leaders.  Amongst them is his confronting accusation of tying

Pentecost 21 The Greatest Commandment Matthew 22: 34-46

Jesus continues to be conflict with the religious leaders of his day. But when tested offers a way to live by loving God with our

Pentecost 20- Render to Caesar?- Matthew 22:15-22.

Jesus calls us to live out our lives as authentic, created-in-the-image of God people. This touches everything we do, say and think, and as controversial