Reflection 27/8/2023 – Jesus and Jar Jar
A theological reflection on religious identity drawing on the relationship between Jesus Christ and Jar Jar Binks. I refer to Matthew 16:13-20 https://youtu.be/xaE8vIKSXqI?t=1135
Reflection 20/8/2023 – Change is Different to Transition
A reflection about change and transition focussing on Jesus' interaction with the Canaanite Woman in Matthew 15:21-28 https://youtu.be/aSalwvhc4yE?t=1703
Born Through The Storm
A reflection on Baptism from the perspective of Jesus walking on water in Matthew 14:22-33 I describe this scene from The Righteous Gemstones. https://youtu.be/mmji-6zfShU?t=1093
Reflection 9/7/2023 – The Vibe of the Thing
A reflection on Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30 - Wisdom is vindicated by her deeds. I quote this article by Jonathan Liew https://youtu.be/5Uy6jS-hK1o?t=1269
Reflection 11/6/2023 – Who is not welcome?
A reflection on Matthew 9:9-13 https://youtu.be/ADDIO6oioaY?t=1132
Reflection 26/3/2023 – Gospel Politics
A reflection on Matthew 27:11-26 - Jesus before Pilate During Lent this year we are reading through the passion narrative (the story of Jesus' suffering) in Matthew's gospel. Today Jesus is condemned by the politics of his day. https://youtu.be/Y0odKvQsv_M?t=2263
Reflection 19/3/2023 – The Offence of the Gospel
A reflection on the trial of Jesus in Matthew 26:57-75 During Lent this year we are reading our way through Matthew's passion narrative, the story of Jesus' betrayal, arrest, trial and execution. This week Jesus is on trial before the Sanhedrin, the highest religious court. https://youtu.be/v4qMa9pwssg?t=1208
Reflection 12/3/2023 – Your Will Be Done
A reflection on Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane During Lent this year, we are reading our way through the story of Jesus' passion in Matthew's gospel. https://youtu.be/JkIr_rIvS5M?t=1843
Reflection 5/3/2023 – The Family Meal
A reflection on the last supper in Matthew 26:14-35 https://youtu.be/zKP8BKiS6Ck?t=2300
Reflection 26/2/2023 – In Remembrance of Her
A reflection on the anointing of Jesus by the unnamed woman in Matthew 26:1-13 During the season of Lent this year we are departing from the lectionary to follow the story of the final days of Jesus' life from Matthew's gospel. https://youtu.be/Hxj2d1WYw7k?t=1548