by Simon Ford | Dec 2, 2024 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Devotional
Day 1: The Light of HopeReading: Isaiah 9:1-7Devotional: In a world often shrouded in darkness, Isaiah’s prophecy shines as a beacon of hope. Just as the people of Judah awaited their Messiah, we too live in times of uncertainty and fear. Yet, the promise...
by Simon Ford | Dec 2, 2024 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Discussion Questions
How do the four names given to Jesus in Isaiah 9:6 (Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace) resonate with your personal understanding and experience of Christ? In what ways do you see the world today needing hope, and how might Jesus as...
by Simon Ford | Nov 25, 2024 | Blog post, CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next
In a world that often equates blessings with material wealth and earthly success, we are invited to consider a radically different perspective on what it means to be truly blessed. The Beatitudes, a series of profound statements attributed to Jesus, offer us a...
by Simon Ford | Nov 25, 2024 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Discussion Questions
How does the concept of being ‘spiritually bankrupt’ challenge our understanding of self-sufficiency and reliance on God? In what ways might the Beatitudes be considered ‘strange’ blessings, and how does this affect our view of what it means to...
by Simon Ford | Nov 25, 2024 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Devotional
Day 1: Embracing Spiritual PovertyReading: Matthew 5:3-12Devotional: The Beatitudes remind us that God’s blessings often come in unexpected ways. Today, focus on the first beatitude: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of...
