What naturally comes to mind when you think about who Jesus is? How has your understanding of who He is grown? how does your Union with Christ change the way you approach your everyday discipleship?  Naturally when I think about Jesus, I think of Him in so many ways, depending on what truth I’m needing to hear at the time.  It reminds me of this rap I used to sing when I was younger:  (from Casting Crowns’ song He Didn’t Die in Vain) Messiah, Creator Baby born to be our Saviour Father, Redeemer Hope of glory, friend of sinners All knowing, all powerful Forgiving, oh so faithful Our helper, our maker Living stone, our mediator Sinless high priest Messenger, prince of peace, Bread of life, Holy One Counsellor, Beloved Son king of ages, King of kings Ruler over everything Emmanuel, Cornerstone Morning star, and Lord of Lords Lamb of God, He is Risen Unto us a Son is given Mighty One of Righteousness Beautiful in holiness Chief Shepherd, one true v...

The God who Speaks - Core Study Response 3 Question:  In the midst of small group a discussion arises about the role of the Bible today. Some talk about how dry and irrelevant they find reading the Bible and how they would much rather God just spoke to them directly. They turn to you and ask what your view of the Bible is? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What do I think of the Bible? Well I agree with Mike Reeves, when he points out that through the Bible we get to know God. How? Because Jesus makes God known, as shown in John 14: “Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?” (John 14:9 - NIV) “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”  (John 14:6 - NIV) and the ...