The book of Acts isn’t something that ‘we do’. It’s the story of Jesus continuing to work in us. The early church got it wrong sometimes, but they also got it right; they lived like Jesus. As we study Acts we’ll see people who lived out their lives in such a way that will illustrate … Continue reading Acts: The Church Afire Study 1 (Jill H)
A Merciful LoveMay 2025 We’re nearly at the end of our Hosea series — and what a journey we’ve been on since September! So before we dive into chapters 11-13, I want to summarize where we’ve been, so you know how we got to where we are tonight! In chapters 1-3, Hosea showed us that … Continue reading Hosea: A Redeeming Love Talk 6 (Hollie G)
A Merciful LoveHosea 11-13 Hosea exposes our unfaithful hearts and show us how relentlessly God will pursue us, because of howpassionately he loves us! In May we’re looking at chapters 11-13 and they are chunky! As I’ve been studying them, it reminded me of a time about 6 years ago when I baked a 30-layer … Continue reading Hosea: A Redeeming Love Study 6 (Hollie G)
A Jealous LoveHosea chapters 8-10 We are continuing in our series studying the book of Hosea, and if you were here last month or have been able to meet up with your study buddy, you’ll know we are currently in the prophetic section, which can feel a bit like wading through treacle! We have looked … Continue reading Hosea: A Redeeming Love Talk 5 (Hannah S)
A Jealous Love – Hosea 8-10 (Read this passage ahead of your study buddy time) So far in our studies in Hosea, we have seen how Hosea’s marriage to the prostitute Gomer was a living picture of God’s relationship with His people, Israel. Although they had committed spiritual adultery, he would buy them back, just … Continue reading Hosea: A Redeeming Love Study 5 (Hannah S)
Hosea 6:4 – 7:16 A few things before we start. This is a tough passage, as those of you who did the study will have seen. This is Scripture holding up a mirror to our hearts and lives, which we know are messy and imperfect. So as we journey together this evening it will not … Continue reading Hosea: A Redeeming Love Talk 4 (Vicky S)
Tough love; holding up a harsh but true mirror to our hearts Welcome to study 4. We are doing Hosea 6:4-7:16. This is a challenging passage we are looking at together. This is God speaking to His people of Israel and Judah and to us, so I hope you are up for tough love and … Continue reading Hosea: A Redeeming Love Study 4 (Vicky S)
Hosea ch4 – ch 6 v1-3 We are continuing to look at the book of Hosea. The last study was at the end of November so let us remind ourselves of what we know so far. If this is your first time to this group please don’t worry this quick re-cap will bring you up … Continue reading Hosea: A Redeeming Love Talk 3 (Jill H)
Hosea is an utterly unique book. In fact, it has always been one of my favourite books of the Bible. That might make me a bit weird, as I know it’s a slightly unusual book, but I’m hoping that by the end of tonight you’ll see why I love it so much, and more importantly, … Continue reading Hosea: A Redeeming Love Talk 2 (Christine C)
‘Do you ever think ‘God’s grace means it doesn’t matter if I sin because God will forgive me anyway?’ I suspect we all think some version of this from time to time… So does sin matter? The answer of Hosea 2 is an emphatic ‘Yes’. For sin is not simply breaking God’s law. It is … Continue reading Hosea: A Redeeming Love Study 2 (Christine C)