What makes us Christian? Is it going to church; gathering with other believers? Is it being part of the church council or the worship team? Or perhaps reading our Bible daily or praying saintly prayers? Maybe it’s giving money to the poor or being a respectful citizen…? Sadly enough, if these were the marks of a true Christian, all of us would be doomed. How are you feeling about your spiritual life and your relationship with Jesus at the moment? The National lockdown due to COVID-19 has forced us to refrain from many “churchly” activities that we usually take part […]
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Coronavirus and Christ – John Piper
Dear friends, we’re continuing to use John Piper’s free book, Coronavirus and Christ, for our Friday devotion. If you haven’t got a copy yet, please download it. Today’s devotion is the second half of Chapter 2, “A Solid Foundation.” Here are some questions to help us make the most of it: What strikes you most from this reading? What is one Biblical truth I can hold onto today from this reading? Who is one person I can share this truth with? (Who may need this encouragement) May the Lord our refuge and strength continue to grow us as a church […]
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Do Not Pass Judgement On One Another
Romans 14:1-12 Our opinions about the Coronavirus and how to live wisely in light of it have the potential to cause division and conflict that can damage relationships and churches – and our witness. Even within a household, one’s opinions may differ sharply from another’s. Every new decision made by either church leaders or government officials can result in fresh conflict. For example, now that grades 7 and 12 are scheduled to go back to school on June 1, some parents will, understandably, not want to send their children back to school. (Out of love for their children, they don’t […]
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Ascension Day and Day of Prayer 2020
REACH-SA’s Annual Day of Prayer happens this Ascension Day, Thursday, 21 May 2020. Please Pray through the Prayer Guide, Watch the Ascension Day talk, below, which will be premiered at 6am on 21 May, or Listen to the talk, below. Download Prayer Guide These talks are also available on the following websites: https://www.reachsa.org.za https://www.presidingbishop.co.za And on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/reachsouthafrica/?_rdc=1&_rdr
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What Does The Bible Say About Disease? Part 8: The Healthy and the Sick
“As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. And as Jesus reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn […]
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