Abraham, our father in faith
3rd December “Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, it declared the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you all the nations will be blessed.” (Galatians 3:8) St Matthew’s gospel begins his version of Christ’s
Noah, the herald of righteousness
2nd December“Nor did he spare the ancient world, even though he saved Noah, a herald of righteousness, one of eight, when he brought a flood upon the world with its godless people.” (2 Peter 2:5) The story of how Noah saved his family and various
Adam and Eve, our first parents
1st December “Just as in Adam all die, so all will be brought to life in Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:22) We begin this Advent with the famous story of the sin of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The book of Genesis, as interpreted in the New Te
The Prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 60:1-22)
Isaiah was one of Israel's greatest prophets. He warned of impending destruction but also spoke about the bright future that would follow. His book contains prophecies about the Messiah and is frequently quoted in the New Testament.
David becomes king (2 Samuel 5:1-3)
David settled in Hebron, where he was made king of Israel. He later captured Jerusalem, expanded his kingdom and was promised an everlasting throne.
Bathsheba, the mother of King Solomon (1 Kings 1:1-2:19)
Bathsheba, the wife of King David and mother of Solomon, played a significant role in the royal history of Israel. She overcame adversity and was honoured as the king's mother, despite the scandalous circumstances of her marriage to David.
Christ raises the daughter of Jairus (Mark 5:21-24, 35-43)
The gospels include a story of how Jesus miraculously raised a young girl from the dead after her father, Jairus, pleaded for his help.
The Creation of Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:1-25)
The book of Genesis describes the creation of the world and the arrival of the first humans, Adam and Eve, revealing important truths about human identity, our role in creation, and our relationship with God.
The Centurion’s faith in Christ (Mark 15:39)
A group of Roman soldiers guarded Christ as he died on the cross. Their leader, a centurion, praised God and came to faith.
Joseph’s life in Egypt (Genesis 39:1-45:28)
Joseph, sold into slavery in Egypt, used his gift of interpreting dreams to advise Pharaoh about a coming famine. Eventually, his brothers came to Egypt seeking food, leading to an emotional family reunion.