Holy Week & Easter with Woodlands

Whatever your experience of church or faith, we pray that this Easter time will be a special time.

We are looking forward to re-opening church again and welcoming people back on Palm Sunday, just in time to celebrate Holy Week. We will be running services with a limited capacity, but these first steps to getting back to normal are encouraging. We will be able to have 80 guests at both our 11am and 7pm services. Advance booking is required and will be available online in mid-March.

WHAT’S ON

This Easter, we'll be looking to encourage you throughout Holy Week in a number of ways. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening when over Holy Week:

• 28 March 2021: Palm Sunday Online and In-Person
  Church re-opens again for 11am and 7pm services - book online to attend

• 29 March - 1 April 2021: Lunchtime Meditations Online
  Tune in online at 12pm for inspiring, thoughtful video meditations

• 2 April 2021: Good Friday Online
  Watch our special meditative service online

• 4 April 2021: Easter Sunday Online and In-Person
  Church is open for the 11am and 7pm services - book online to attend

• 28 March - 4 April 2021: Virtual 24/7 Prayer Room
  Book a slot to spend some focused time with God using our Prayer Guide

Check out our Easter Page for more information and ways to connect during Holy Week.

Jesus Foretold: Easter Series

Celebrating the victory of God through Jesus.

In the lead up to Easter, our series Jesus Foretold will help us grasp the big picture of God’s salvation purpose for humankind.

We will look at Jesus' life through the Gospels and consider how the Old Testament prophetic records help us better understand the Easter story.

We are also excited to be re-opening church! At the beginning of Holy Week on Palm Sunday, we will be offering the chance to book in advance to attend church in person. Capacity will be limited and COVID safe precautions will be taken.

For Holy Week, we will be having special lunchtime mediations and our online Good Friday service as well as our special Easter Sunday service. Be sure to visit our Easter page to get the details of what’s happening throughout the week.

Here’s what our preaching topics during this series are:

• Servant: 14 March 2021

• Suffering: 21 March 2021

• King: 28 March 2021 (Palm Sunday)

• Crucified: 2 April 2021 (Good Friday - 10.30am)

• Risen: 4 April 2021 (Easter Sunday)

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TALKS FROM OUR JESUS FORETOLD SERIES

Both / And: Mary & Martha | April Ballard at 7pm | 28th February 2021

What can we learn from ‘both/and’ characters in the Bible?

28 February 2021 - 7pm Service

Both / And: Mary & Martha

This Sunday we continue our current preaching series Both / And with a message from April Ballard on ‘Mary & Martha’.

This February, we’ll be exploring some of the rich characterisation of people we don’t often look at from the Bible.

In particular, we’ll be focusing on issues raised in these contrasting personalities. The people we’re focusing on will show different examples of what ambition, leadership and servanthood looked like and how their own strengths and weaknesses affected them and those in their lives. 

Remember, earlier today at the 11am service we heard Hazel Askew speak on the same topic. Go check it out

Both / And: Mary & Martha | Hazel Askew at 11am | 28th February 2021

What can we learn from ‘both/and’ characters in the Bible?

28 February 2021 - 11am Service

Both / And: Mary & Martha

This Sunday we continue our preaching series Both / And with a message from Hazel Askew on ‘Mary & Martha’.

This February, we’ll be exploring some of the rich characterisation of people we don’t often look at from the Bible.

In particular, we’ll be focusing on issues raised in these contrasting personalities. The people we’re focusing on will show different examples of what ambition, leadership and servanthood looked like and how their own strengths and weaknesses affected them and those in their lives. 

Remember, our 7pm service will be looking at the same topic and April Ballard will be sharing with us. Check it out!

Both/And: Mary & Martha | Clare Thompson at 8.30am | 28th February 2021

What can we learn from ‘both/and’ characters in the Bible?

28th February 2021 - 8.30am Zoom Service

Both / And: Mary & Martha

This audio recording is from our Early Service which is runs live on Zoom.

Clare Thompson shares a message on ’Mary & Martha’ from our preaching series Both/And.

This February and March, we’ll be exploring some of the rich characterisation of people we don’t often look at from the Bible.

In particular, we’ll be focusing on issues raised in these contrasting personalities. The people we’re focusing on will show different examples of what ambition, leadership and servanthood looked like and how their own strengths and weaknesses affected them and those in their lives. 

Remember, later today at the 11am and 7pm services we’ll hear pastors speak on the same topic. Go check it out!

Woodies Kids | Jesus walks on water and Lent

Welcome to the Woodies Kids blog.

this week we Think About when…

jesus walks on water

You can read about it in

Ask the children what they thought about the story.

· Is it really possible to walk on water?

· How did Jesus manage to walk on the water?

· Explain that this is called a miracle. What are the other two miracles in this story? [Peter walking on water and the storm stopping].

· Ask the children why did Peter sink?

· What did Jesus say about it?

Explain that Peter could walk on the water when he was looking at Jesus and not at the scary things around him. Ask the children if there are ever scary things around them? What could they do in these circumstances? Can they trust Jesus to keep them safe?

Explain how important it is that we fix our eyes on Jesus. We keep our eyes fixed on Jesus by remembering how powerful He is, then we can trust Him to look after us.

In Junior Explorers (Year 4-6) we have been working through Pilgrim Pathways, thinking about what things we might need on a journey and how those things can be reflected in our journey with Jesus.

This week we had a special guest who had made the massive journey from Egypt to Nazareth on foot!!! We heard about how Dan relied on God and about his journey.

Both / And: Judas & Mary | Laura Harris at 7pm | 21st February 2021

What can we learn from ‘both/and’ characters in the Bible?

21 February 2021 - 7pm Service

Both / And: Judas & Mary

This Sunday we continue our current preaching series Both / And with a message from Laura Harris on ‘Judas & Mary’.

This February, we’ll be exploring some of the rich characterisation of people we don’t often look at from the Bible.

In particular, we’ll be focusing on issues raised in these contrasting personalities. The people we’re focusing on will show different examples of what ambition, leadership and servanthood looked like and how their own strengths and weaknesses affected them and those in their lives. 

Remember, earlier today at the 11am service we heard Dave Mitchell speak on the same topic. Go check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION | John 12: 1-8 | Mark 14:10-12 | Luke 1:26-56 | Luke 2:19

Key thought: The power of a secret history

We don’t know much about Judas, and his motives for betraying Jesus remain a subject of conjecture. We know more about Mary and she is there at the beginning of Jesus’s story (obviously) and there too at the end of his life, with characteristic faithfulness even though she must often have been wrestling with trying to understand the ways of God in the life of her Son. There are indications however for both Judas & Mary of their secret history which may have affected their actions.

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. What is Judas’ secret history? John 12:6? How do you think this may have contributed to his betrayal of Jesus?

2. What was Mary’s secret history? (Luke 2:19, Luke 2:35) How do you think this contributed to her actions?

3. How do we build a positive secret history (Mathew 6 gives a picture)?

4. How do we avoid a negative secret history (Acts 8:18-24)?

5. Do you have a secret history with God? How does it affect the external way you live your life? Is your secret history made up of past things you ponder on, or current intimacies with Him?

6. If you don’t have a strong secret history with God, do you have an alternative secret history in your inner life? Most people have one. It could be a fantasy about being a professional sportsperson, a romantic fantasy, a self-image thing that gives colour to your world view. Ask yourself is your secret history good, neutral or destructive?

TAKE HOME FOOTNOTES

A secret history defines us. It’s about the heart. It’s powerful for good or evil. A positive secret history sustains faith (in the same way that a positive romantic/sexual relationship- not visible to any but the couple sustains a marriage). A negative secret history causes faith to crumble (as a secret affair destroys a marriage).

Both / And: Judas & Mary | Dave Mitchell at 11am | 21st of February 2021

What can we learn from ‘both/and’ characters in the Bible?

21 February 2021 - 11am Service

Both / And: Judas & Mary

This Sunday we continue our preaching series Both / And with a message from Dave Mitchell on ‘Judas & Mary’.

This February, we’ll be exploring some of the rich characterisation of people we don’t often look at from the Bible.

In particular, we’ll be focusing on issues raised in these contrasting personalities. The people we’re focusing on will show different examples of what ambition, leadership and servanthood looked like and how their own strengths and weaknesses affected them and those in their lives. 

Remember, our 7pm service will be looking at the same topic and Laura Harris will be sharing with us. Check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION | John 12: 1-8 | Mark 14:10-12 | Luke 1:26-56 | Luke 2:19

Key thought: The power of a secret history

We don’t know much about Judas, and his motives for betraying Jesus remain a subject of conjecture. We know more about Mary and she is there at the beginning of Jesus’s story (obviously) and there too at the end of his life, with characteristic faithfulness even though she must often have been wrestling with trying to understand the ways of God in the life of her Son. There are indications however for both Judas & Mary of their secret history which may have affected their actions.

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. What is Judas’ secret history? John 12:6? How do you think this may have contributed to his betrayal of Jesus?

2. What was Mary’s secret history? (Luke 2:19, Luke 2:35) How do you think this contributed to her actions?

3. How do we build a positive secret history (Mathew 6 gives a picture)?

4. How do we avoid a negative secret history (Acts 8:18-24)?

5. Do you have a secret history with God? How does it affect the external way you live your life? Is your secret history made up of past things you ponder on, or current intimacies with Him?

6. If you don’t have a strong secret history with God, do you have an alternative secret history in your inner life? Most people have one. It could be a fantasy about being a professional sportsperson, a romantic fantasy, a self-image thing that gives colour to your world view. Ask yourself is your secret history good, neutral or destructive?

TAKE HOME FOOTNOTES

A secret history defines us. It’s about the heart. It’s powerful for good or evil. A positive secret history sustains faith (in the same way that a positive romantic/sexual relationship- not visible to any but the couple sustains a marriage). A negative secret history causes faith to crumble (as a secret affair destroys a marriage).

Both/And: Mary & Judas | Jo Appleton at 8.30am | 21st February 2021

What can we learn from ‘both/and’ characters in the Bible?

21 February 2021 - 8.30am Zoom Service

Both / And: Mary & Judas

This audio recording is from our Early Service which is runs live on Zoom.

Jo Appleton shares a message on ’Mary & Judas’ from our preaching series Both/And.

This February and March, we’ll be exploring some of the rich characterisation of people we don’t often look at from the Bible.

In particular, we’ll be focusing on issues raised in these contrasting personalities. The people we’re focusing on will show different examples of what ambition, leadership and servanthood looked like and how their own strengths and weaknesses affected them and those in their lives. 

Remember, later today at the 11am and 7pm services we’ll hear pastors speak on the same topic. Go check it out!

Woodies Kids | Jesus Feeds the 5000 and Lent

Welcome to the Woodies Kids blog.

this week we Think About when…

jesus feeds the 5000

You can read about it in

Answer questions from the story:

· How many people were there at the picnic?

· Who had a picnic to share?

· What was in his picnic?

· What did Jesus do when the disciples said there was not enough food?

· What did they do with the crumbs that were left over?

Ask the children to then imagine that they were the boy who had gone to listen to Jesus with 5 loaves and 2 fish.

· How would the boy have felt at each point of the story?

· What would he have thought of Jesus?

· How might this have changed throughout the story?

· What did his family think?

Present these questions to the children, and encourage them to choose one of these to focus on during the week. 

· Jesus took time to spend with all the different families that came to listen to Him, who are you going to make time for this week?

· Take time to pray for people who might need Jesus to provide something for them.

In Junior Explorers (Year 4-6) we have been working through Pilgrim Pathways, thinking about what things we might need on a journey and how those things can be reflected in our journey with Jesus.

40 Day Thankfulness Challenge

At Woodlands for Lent, we’re doing a 40 Day Thankfulness Challenge - are you up for it?

Each day of Lent, we'll be posting a short video from a member of our church family sharing what they’re grateful for. You can tune in on Instagram or Facebook each day to see people’s encouraging thought for the day and a short prayer. They’re just one minute each!

• Woodlands on Instagram - @woodieschurch

• Woodlands on Facebook

Want to take part in the challenge? Post what you’re thankful for each day on social media using the hashtag #40daysthankful

Both / And: Ruth & Samson | Luke Addison at 7pm | 14th of February 2021

What can we learn from ‘both/and’ characters in the Bible?

14 February 2021 - 7pm Service

Both / And: Ruth & Samson

This Sunday we continue our current preaching series Both / And with a message from Luke Addison on ‘Ruth & Samson’.

This February, we’ll be exploring some of the rich characterisation of people we don’t often look at from the Bible.

In particular, we’ll be focusing on issues raised in these contrasting personalities. The people we’re focusing on will show different examples of what ambition, leadership and servanthood looked like and how their own strengths and weaknesses affected them and those in their lives. 

Remember, earlier today at the 11am service we heard Rachel Riddall speak on the same topic. Go check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION | Judges 14:2 & Ruth 1:16

Key thought: How do you leave a spiritual legacy?

Samson is a ‘hero’ figure with a call an anointing from birth. Ruth is from a country who are traditional enemies of Israel, she has lost her husband and as a childless widow might have been regarded as cursed. In the Old Testament, the first words that a person speaks in the narratives are clues to their character. This is so true of Samson.

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. If weSamson is a miracle child. He is gifted. In what ways is he like John the Baptist? Luke 1:5-17 c.f. Judges 13:2-5.

2. Ruth is a ‘foreigner’ and a widow. She doesn’t have power or status when arriving in Israel with her mother-in-law. In what ways does her character contrast and critique Samsons?

3. How does the way they both handle their sexuality affect their spiritual legacy?

4. Samson is a very famous biblical character. Ruth is much less well known and celebrated. Why? What is the legacy that Ruth & Samson leave in the history of the people of God?

TAKE HOME FOOTNOTES

Ruth & Samson make interesting comparisons.

1. They both live in the period of the Judges in Israel’s history. They both represent

   surprisingly opposite characteristics around faithfulness and leadership.

2. Samson should have everything going for him. Ruth’s life doesn’t seem to start

   with much blessing.

3. True greatness and leadership are more to do with character and gift. God can

   work through vulnerability and apparent weakness where people have good hearts, than with showy strength and power. Let’s make sure that we discern true greatness in character as well as gift.

4. How much does Christian celebrity culture focus on the things that speak of spiritual greatness, or do we celebrate the wrong things?

Both / And: Ruth & Samson | Rachel Riddall at 11am | 14th February 2021

What can we learn from ‘both/and’ characters in the Bible?

14 February 2021 - 11am Service

Both / And: Ruth & Samson

This Sunday we continue our preaching series Both / And with a message from Rachel Riddall on ‘Ruth / Samson’.

This February, we’ll be exploring some of the rich characterisation of people we don’t often look at from the Bible.

In particular, we’ll be focusing on issues raised in these contrasting personalities. The people we’re focusing on will show different examples of what ambition, leadership and servanthood looked like and how their own strengths and weaknesses affected them and those in their lives. 

Remember, our 7pm service will be looking at the same topic Luke Addison will be sharing with us. Check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION | Judges 14:2 & Ruth 1:16

Key thought: How do you leave a spiritual legacy?

Samson is a ‘hero’ figure with a call an anointing from birth. Ruth is from a country who are traditional enemies of Israel, she has lost her husband and as a childless widow might have been regarded as cursed. In the Old Testament, the first words that a person speaks in the narratives are clues to their character. This is so true of Samson.

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. If weSamson is a miracle child. He is gifted. In what ways is he like John the Baptist? Luke 1:5-17 c.f. Judges 13:2-5.

2. Ruth is a ‘foreigner’ and a widow. She doesn’t have power or status when arriving in Israel with her mother-in-law. In what ways does her character contrast and critique Samsons?

3. How does the way they both handle their sexuality affect their spiritual legacy?

4. Samson is a very famous biblical character. Ruth is much less well known and celebrated. Why? What is the legacy that Ruth & Samson leave in the history of the people of God?

TAKE HOME FOOTNOTES

Ruth & Samson make interesting comparisons.

1. They both live in the period of the Judges in Israel’s history. They both represent

   surprisingly opposite characteristics around faithfulness and leadership.

2. Samson should have everything going for him. Ruth’s life doesn’t seem to start

   with much blessing.

3. True greatness and leadership are more to do with character and gift. God can

   work through vulnerability and apparent weakness where people have good hearts, than with showy strength and power. Let’s make sure that we discern true greatness in character as well as gift.

4. How much does Christian celebrity culture focus on the things that speak of spiritual greatness, or do we celebrate the wrong things?

Both/And: Ruth & Samson | Angela Moseley at 8.30am | 14th February 2021

What can we learn from ‘both/and’ characters in the Bible?

14 February 2021 - 8.30am Zoom Service

Both / And: Ruth & Samson

This audio recording is from our Early Service which is runs live on Zoom.

Angela Moseley shares a message on ’Ruth & Samson’ from our preaching series Both/And.

This February and March, we’ll be exploring some of the rich characterisation of people we don’t often look at from the Bible.

In particular, we’ll be focusing on issues raised in these contrasting personalities. The people we’re focusing on will show different examples of what ambition, leadership and servanthood looked like and how their own strengths and weaknesses affected them and those in their lives. 

Remember, later today at the 11am and 7pm services we’ll hear pastors speak on the same topic. Go check it out!

Want to Study Theology?

If you are interested in going deeper in your understanding of the Bible and theology, and want to learn around your everyday commitments, based at home, the WTC Hub at Woodlands is hosting a number of ‘taster’ events this spring:

• Kingdom Theology Events (KTE)

• Online Open Days

• Hub Open Evenings (HOE)

All these events are open to anyone who is thinking of studying with WTC, or who wants to know more about who we are, and what defines WTC as a college.

Visit the WTC website for more information:
https://wtctheology.org.uk/events/come-and-meet-us/

Woodies Kids | Jesus Calms the Storm

Welcome to the Woodies Kids blog.

this week we Think About when…

jesus calms the storm

You can read about it in

· What do the children think about this story?

· How did the disciples feel in the storm?

· How did Jesus feel?

· How did the disciples feel after the storm was over?

· What’s amazing about this story?

Sometimes things happen in our lives that might feel like storms. Can they suggest anything? Write down their suggestions eg. falling out with your friends, moving to a new town, parent losing a job, etc.

· What do they think Jesus can do about these storms in our lives?

· At the very end of the story, what does Jesus say is the most important thing to do? [Trust God]

· Is it easy or hard to trust God in our storms?

Tell God what your favourite cuddly toy or blanket is. Can you picture it in your mind? Tell God who you love getting cuddles from. Ask God to show you what it feels like to get a cuddle from God.

Jesus was with the disciples through the storm. He promises to never leave us either. Challenge the children to try and remember next time they face a “storm” that God is there with them.

Ash Wednesday Prayers with Christian Climate Action

Christian Climate Action Bristol invites you to an Ash Wednesday Day of Prayer for the Earth on Wednesday, 17th February 2021.

There are two ways you can get involved:

• A day of prayer – From 7.30am to 6.30pm in your home
  We are encouraging people to pray in their homes, or wherever they are. People can sign up for a one-hour slot on the prayer rota, if you would like to do that please email: christianclimateactionbristol@gmail.com
  

• Evening service – 6.30pm - 7.30pm live on Zoom
  An opportunity to come together for an hour to share prayers, readings and silence as we reflect on the Earth, our common home. Acknowledging the climate and ecological crisis, giving space for repentance and climate grief. Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is a good time to consider our failings and pray for the future. Register in advance for this service.
  
  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the service.

Both / And: Jacob & Esau | Dave Mitchell at 7pm | 7th February 2021

What can we learn from ‘both/and’ characters in the Bible?

7 February 2021 - 7pm Service

Both / And: Jacob & Esau

This Sunday we start our new preaching series Both / And with a message from Dave Mitchell on ‘Jacob & Esau’.

This February, we’ll be exploring some of the rich characterisation of people we don’t often look at from the Bible.

In particular, we’ll be focusing on issues raised in these contrasting personalities. The people we’re focusing on will show different examples of what ambition, leadership and servanthood looked like and how their own strengths and weaknesses affected them and those in their lives. 

Remember, earlier today at the 11am service we heard Clare Thompson speak on the same topic. Go check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION | Genesis 25:20-34 (Chapters 27-33)

Key thought: Seeking blessing.

A mature Church has mature people, with diverse gifts equipped by a diverse team. Ephesians 4 gives us a template of a ‘five-fold ministry’, a team that equips a Church. The missiologist Alan Hirsch has invested heavily into the five-fold ministry (or APEST) with his 5Q teaching where he suggests this model is for everyone.

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. If we describe the characters of Jacob and Esau briefly. Who do we identify with most? Who do you warm to most?

2. Esau is clearly a man of appetite and seems impulsive. It’s reflected perhaps in the way he takes various wives as well as food! Jacob’s marriage by contrast could be described as one of ‘delayed gratification’. How much is instant gratification part of our culture today? Why might this trait seeking instant gratification cause people to miss the most important and sacred things of life?

3. Why does God bless Jacob?

4. How is Jacob changed by his ‘blessing’? What does God use to shape his life?

5. Have you ever ‘wrestled with God’ for a blessing? How does this relate to Jesus teaching on prayer in Luke 18?

TAKE HOME FOOTNOTES

Jacob gets to be the one who carries the covenantal blessing of God (28:3-4). He flees to a far country, where he finds refuge wives and children. His blessing isn’t instant or easy however. Who do you think has the easier life, Esau or Jacob?

1. God is going to work on your character if you seek his blessing however as he does with Jacob. It’s not just a case of ‘bless me, but leave me unchanged’!

2. Family favouritism causes trouble, but Jacob doesn’t learn that lesson (c.f. Jacob & Joseph). It’s a problem through the generations of his family.

3. Jesus must have had this story in mind when he told his own story of the prodigal son. He inverts some of the characteristics of the two sons but his story lands with the question ‘do you want the father’s blessing’? No matter what our character or gifts are ‘seeking first the kingdom of God’ seeking blessing is the route to becoming part of God’s kingdom story, place and purpose.

Both / And: Jacob & Esau | Clare Thompson at 11am | 7th February 2021

What can we learn from ‘both/and’ characters in the Bible?

7 February 2021 - 11am Service

Both/And: Jacob & Esau

This Sunday we start our new preaching series Both/And with a message from Clare Thompson on ‘Jacob & Esau’.

In this series, we’ll be exploring some of the rich characterisation of people we don’t often look at from the Bible.

In particular, we’ll be focusing on issues raised in these contrasting personalities. The people we’re focusing on will show different examples of what ambition, leadership and servanthood looked like and how their own strengths and weaknesses affected them and those in their lives. 

Remember, our 7pm service will be looking at the same topic Dave Mitchell will be sharing with us. Check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION | Genesis 25:20-34 (Chapters 27-33)

Key thought: Seeking blessing.

A mature Church has mature people, with diverse gifts equipped by a diverse team. Ephesians 4 gives us a template of a ‘five-fold ministry’, a team that equips a Church. The missiologist Alan Hirsch has invested heavily into the five-fold ministry (or APEST) with his 5Q teaching where he suggests this model is for everyone.

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. If we describe the characters of Jacob and Esau briefly. Who do we identify with most? Who do you warm to most?

2. Esau is clearly a man of appetite and seems impulsive. It’s reflected perhaps in the way he takes various wives as well as food! Jacob’s marriage by contrast could be described as one of ‘delayed gratification’. How much is instant gratification part of our culture today? Why might this trait seeking instant gratification cause people to miss the most important and sacred things of life?

3. Why does God bless Jacob?

4. How is Jacob changed by his ‘blessing’? What does God use to shape his life?

5. Have you ever ‘wrestled with God’ for a blessing? How does this relate to Jesus teaching on prayer in Luke 18?

TAKE HOME FOOTNOTES

Jacob gets to be the one who carries the covenantal blessing of God (28:3-4). He flees to a far country, where he finds refuge wives and children. His blessing isn’t instant or easy however. Who do you think has the easier life, Esau or Jacob?

1. God is going to work on your character if you seek his blessing however as he does with Jacob. It’s not just a case of ‘bless me, but leave me unchanged’!

2. Family favouritism causes trouble, but Jacob doesn’t learn that lesson (c.f. Jacob & Joseph). It’s a problem through the generations of his family.

3. Jesus must have had this story in mind when he told his own story of the prodigal son. He inverts some of the characteristics of the two sons but his story lands with the question ‘do you want the father’s blessing’? No matter what our character or gifts are ‘seeking first the kingdom of God’ seeking blessing is the route to becoming part of God’s kingdom story, place and purpose.

Both / And: Jacob & Esau | David Mitchell at 8.30am | 7th February 2021

What can we learn from ‘both/and’ characters in the Bible?

7 February 2021 - 8.30am Zoom Service

Both / And: Jacob & Esau

This audio recording is from our Early Service which is runs live on Zoom.

David Mitchell shares a message on ‘Jacob & Esau’ from our preaching series Both / And.

This February and March, we’ll be exploring some of the rich characterisation of people we don’t often look at from the Bible.

In particular, we’ll be focusing on issues raised in these contrasting personalities. The people we’re focusing on will show different examples of what ambition, leadership and servanthood looked like and how their own strengths and weaknesses affected them and those in their lives. 

Remember, later today at the 11am and 7pm services we’ll hear pastors speak on the same topic. Go check it out!