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Can you welcome asylum seekers into church while still supporting hard-line immigration policies?

In Leviticus, we find a command given to the Israelites: ‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not ill-treat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born.' Is it unrealistic to...

How did God welcome the foreigner?

One of the most common themes in the Bible is God’s almighty heart and concern for the outcast and the poor. Even if you are abused, thrown aside and left with nothing, there’s still one who sees you. ‘He will never...

Nicholas King Lectio Divina 5

Open up Philippians 4.5–6 in the new Nicholas King translation and look at Paul’s instruction to rejoice at all times. Dig deeper than ever into these words and find out how you can ‘rejoice at all times’.

Nicholas King Lectio Divina 4

This week’s Lectio Divina gives you four ways into a timeless passage from the Sermon on the Mount. Explore the words of Jesus in Nicholas King’s distinctive new translation.

Nicholas King Lectio Divina 3

This Lectio Divina challenges you to become more aware of the brightness of God’s glory. Read Ezekiel 1.22–28 in a new translation and find four ways into this mind-blowing passage of Scripture.

Why does Paul write about unity?

Unity was a key theme of Paul’s teaching and he wrote about it in many of his letters to churches. Just like believers today, the Christians of the early Church had fallings out and arguments that caused division, so Paul...

Nicholas King Lectio Divina 2

Explore Psalm 121 with this lectio divina using the Bible translated by Nicholas King. Use this devotional reading, meditation, prayer and contemplation journey for an immersive experience of Scripture.

What does Philippians tell us about the life of the Apostle Paul?

Paul is the Christian apostle who spread the gospel of Jesus after his radical conversion. He planted church communities across Asia Minor and Europe, raised people from the dead, and was jailed for Jesus. But this is the...

Nicholas King Lectio Divina 1

Explore Joseph’s reunion with his brothers in Nicholas King’s new translation. Follow this devotional reading, meditation, prayer and contemplation journey for an immersive experience of Scripture.

Paul's guide to Christian living

Following Christ’s example and glorifying God in our lives is a challenge and requires costly effort. Paul’s teachings on this aren’t easy or comfortable to hear but they are purposeful, practical and life-giving. Looking...

Learning humility from Jesus in the Christ hymn

What does it mean to be humble? Jesus showed the ultimate example of humility when he died on the cross but his whole earthly ministry was a showcase for humility. In the Christ hymn we see that humility requires a selfless...

Three lessons on sharing the gospel from Paul

Christians have a lot to learn from Paul when it comes to spreading the gospel. Paul didn't let his limitations stop him from sharing the good news about Jesus because he knew his circumstances couldn't limit the gospel’s...
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