On the Monday after Resurrection Sunday, the disciples began to grasp the full weight of what had happened. The tomb was empty. Jesus had appeared alive. The events of Holy Week — from the temple cleansing to the upper room, the cross, the tomb, and the glorious rising — were not isolated moments but the unfolding of God’s eternal plan. Now ordinary life resumed, yet nothing would ever be the same. The risen Christ commissioned His followers to go and make disciples, empowere

On Resurrection Sunday, the first day of the week, the women came to the tomb early in the morning, carrying spices to anoint the body of Jesus. They found the large stone rolled away and the tomb empty. An angel announced the astonishing news: “He is not here. He has risen, just as He said.” Later, the risen Christ appeared to Mary Magdalene, to the disciples on the road to Emmaus, and to the gathered apostles, showing them His hands and feet and eating with them to prove He

On Holy Saturday, the day after the crucifixion, a great stillness fell over Jerusalem. The body of Jesus, taken down from the cross by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, was wrapped in linen cloths with spices and laid in a new tomb cut out of the rock. A large stone was rolled in front of the entrance, and Roman guards were set to watch it. The disciples, scattered and fearful, observed the Sabbath according to the commandment. For them, it was a day of grief, confusion, an

On Good Friday, the sky grew dark at midday as Jesus hung on the cross at Golgotha. The One who had cleansed the temple, exposed fruitless religion, faced betrayal, washed feet, and instituted the new covenant now gave Himself up to the cruelest death. The soldiers mocked Him. The religious leaders derided Him. Even one of the criminals crucified beside Him hurled insults. Yet in the midst of agony, Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” From th

On Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, Jesus gathered with His disciples in the upper room to share the Passover meal. Knowing that His hour had come and that He would soon depart from this world, He rose from the table, laid aside His outer garments, wrapped a towel around His waist, poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet. He who was their Lord and Teacher took the place of the lowest servant. Later, as they ate, Jesus took bread, gave tha

On Holy Wednesday, often called Spy Wednesday, the shadow of betrayal falls across the story. While Jesus continued teaching in the temple, one of His own, Judas Iscariot, slipped away to the chief priests. In a secret meeting, he asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?” They counted out thirty pieces of silver, and from that moment Judas began looking for the right opportunity to betray his Master. The religious leaders saw their chance: an insider w

On Holy Tuesday, Jesus and His disciples passed by the fig tree He had cursed the day before. What was once full of promising leaves now stood withered to its roots. With quiet authority, Jesus turned the moment into a profound lesson. “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, it will be done for you.” The religious leaders, still reeling from the temple cleansing, confronted Him: “By what authority are you doing these things?” They saw only a threat to their tra

On Monday of Holy Week, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out the merchants and money changers. With bold authority He declared, “My house will be called a house of prayer, but you have turned it into a hideout for thieves.” The religious leaders of Israel saw Him only through a narrow, defensive lens: a troublemaker intent on dismantling their system and threatening their power. They missed the deeper reality of who was standing right in front of them. Jesus

Today brings significant news in the national debate on life and death. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, the most serious attempt yet to legalise assisted suicide in England and Wales, has stalled and will not become law this session. Both sides agree it has run out of time amid hundreds of amendments and widespread unease. This outcome brings profound relief. It is not merely procedural. It shows a deeper recognition that the risks to the vulnerable are too grea

The United Kingdom stands at a grave moral crossroads. As the House of Lords has debated and advanced provisions in the Crime and Policing Bill, provisions now law, that remove criminal penalties for women who end their own pregnancies at any stage, including up to the moment of birth, our nation has taken a solemn and sobering step. This is not mere legislative tinkering; it is a profound act of defiance against the Creator's design and the unchanging moral law of God. At Ho

Evening, friends. Let us pause and consider a picture the Lord Jesus Himself loved to paint: the sheepfold. In our age of easy-come, easy-go Christianity, where anyone can drift in and out of gatherings with little accountability, the Bible gives us a far more robust image. There are sheep: true members of Christ’s flock. There are goats: those who look the part but lack the heart of genuine faith. There are wolves: ravenous intruders dressed in wool. And to keep the fold saf

In a culture where promises often come with fine print, where “I’ll be there” turns into “something came up,” and “forever” lasts only until it’s inconvenient, it’s easy to grow sceptical. We’ve all felt the sting of betrayal, the disappointment of unmet expectations, the quiet fear that no one can truly be relied upon. Yet right in the middle of this messy reality, the Bible introduces a radical counter-story: a God who makes promises and keeps them, no exceptions, no excuse

“I don't always feel His presence. But God's promises do not depend upon my feelings, they rest upon His integrity." -R.C. Sproul

Having spent much of my ministry in and around churches either needing or undergoing revitalisation, I’ve heard certain phrases repeated across different contexts so often that I’ve had to pause, pray, and ask: Does this truly reflect the heart of Scripture? One such phrase is the oft-repeated counsel that a pastor must “take everyone with them” in ministry, ensuring no one is left behind, unhappy, or resistant during seasons of growth, change, or rediscovering a church’s mis

(Christianity 101 - Tuesday, 10 February 2026) Tonight we explored one of life’s deepest questions: Where did everything come from, and does it have real meaning? The Bible’s answer is clear and majestic: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth”  (Genesis 1:1). The triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, spoke the entire universe into existence from nothing ( creatio ex nihilo ), bringing order, beauty, and goodness out of formless void. He didn’t need to c

“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” (Deuteronomy 6:4–5, ESV) Jesus echoes and expands this ancient command: “And he said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment.’” (Matthew 22:37–38, ESV) What does it truly mean to love the Lord? In a world full of dist

The church, as the body of Christ, is called to reflect His glory in every generation. Yet throughout history and even today, churches can drift from the pure teaching and practice laid out in Scripture. Reforming the church according to God’s Word is not optional. It is a biblical imperative that honours Him deeply. When we humbly return to Scripture as our ultimate authority, we position ourselves to experience His renewing power, and He receives the glory He deserves. The

Do you attend your church's prayer meeting? 12 quotes on the power of the prayer meeting. John Knox - "The strength of the kirk lies not in its numbers, but in its cries to God in the assembly of prayer." Charles H. Spurgeon - "Prayer meetings are the throbbing machinery of the church." E.M. Bounds - "The prayer meeting is the pulse of the church; its power is in proportion to its prayer." Thomas Watson - "A prayer meeting is the forge where the church’s weapons are beate

The Great Worship Lie We’ve All Believed The modern lie that has shaped much of contemporary worship is this: We gather in church primarily to see what God will do – to coax, invite, or manipulate His presence and power through our efforts, our singing, our prayers, and our emotional intensity. When Worship Gets the Direction Wrong This approach reverses the true direction of worship. It assumes God is distant or unresponsive unless we push hard enough, perform sufficiently,

New to faith? Exploring Christianity? Or just wanting a solid refresh? Join us for Christianity 101—a 20-week Tuesday evening course starting 27 January 2026 at 7:30pm. We will walk through who God is, what went wrong in the world, how Jesus saves us, and what life looks like as His people—all grounded in the Bible’s big story of God’s faithful promises. Perfect for enquirers, new believers, those considering baptism, longtime attendees or members. 20-min talk + 10-min Q&A ea