Today… 

• Jesus, the vicars & the porn star. 
• The correlation of love & forgiveness

Today… 

• Practical examples of the given role… Judging, condemning, forgiving. 
• Measurements. Splinters. Planks. 
• Words of foundation. Words of authority. Words of power. Say the word and….

Today… 

• Apostles versus disciples. Who did & didn’t make the cut? “Thank you for your application. Sorry, you have been unsuccessful this time!“. 
• Woe is me
• Jesus’ extremist manefesto. 

Today… 

• Old versus New. Antiques & classics… all were new once. Don’t put your antiques in a new build home? 
• Fasting versus feasting. Blessed are those who hunger & thirst  for… 

Today…

• “Who does this mean think he is – God?”. Er, yep!
• Jesus hangs out with Tommy Robinson/drug dealers/Gerry Adams/[insert your own sinners here!].  Not bothered about “reputations damage” or “guilt  by association”.  (NB tax collectors, not tax avoiders = sinners!)

Today… 

• Jesus self-assuredly (Spirit-assuredly!) declares His calling.  The local villagers don’t appreciate having a young up-start! 
• Divine protection from the mob. (cf Wesley) 

Today… 

• As M&J do what the law requires, the Holy Spirit moves. The law & the spirit. 
• The old & the new – Simeon & Anna, longevity & faithfulness but open & gracious enough to see the promise of the new, even in the most lowly & unexpected. 
• A player for every child of Christian parents – “The child grew & became strong ; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of His was on him”.