18th February 2026
Psalm 23 is one of the best known and most quoted passages in the Old Testament. While it begins with the pastoral image of the Shepherd (vv.1- 4), this gives way in verse 5 to a banquet scene...
17th February 2026
The image of the church being the bride of Christ is one of the most intimate and relational descriptions of the people of God. The imagery of marriage as a symbol of God’s relationship with his...
10th February 2026
The concept of the church being the temple of God is rooted in Old Testament temple theology, and when reinterpreted through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, it reshapes the...
3rd February 2026
Our header scripture tells us something quite astonishing: not that you will come to the city of the living God, but you have come. The Church, right now, is God’s city on earth. It is his dwelling...
27th January 2026
The vine metaphor has deep roots in the Old Testament, where it frequently symbolises Israel as God’s chosen people. Psalm 80:8–9 portrays Israel as a vine transplanted from Egypt and planted by...
20th January 2026
The metaphor of the Church being a flock is one of the most enduring and theologically rich images in Scripture. Rooted in the pastoral realities of the ancient Near East, this metaphor conveys themes...
13th January 2026
What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘church’? Many people may think of the building at the end of the road or a cathedral in the centre of the city. It might be an institution: ‘the...