During the month of November, we want to read through the Gospel of John together. We have designed this reading plan so that we have a couple of days to catch up each week – i.e. we will read 21 chapters in 30 days. We encourage you to share what stands out to you, what God’s Spirit makes come alive to you as you read. Share what you are learning
During Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday (14 February this year) we are encouraging you to read through the Gospel accounts, from the time of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem through to the end of the Gospels. One chapter a day (not including weekends) will get you through all the texts before Easter. You can pick up the reading schedule at the welcome desk at OCC in person download it here: Lent
We are reading John's Gospel this lenten season. We take for granted the availability & assessibility of the written word. For the last several days I have been around peoples (Afar, Esen, Amharic, Oromo) who are largely illiterate. This makes Discipleship a little more difficult, fortunately with the Bible & teachings on a phone sim card, we can give the Afar access to the Bible. As you read the gospel
Beginning August 8, we are reading through Paul’s letters to the church at Corinth. By reading 1 chapter a day, 5 days a week you will read through some of Paul’s answers to questions of practice and ministry. As you read, you may want to jot down a word or phrase that reminds you of a key thought. Share what you are discovering at occweb.org/ news-and-updates/reading-through-Corinthians/ You can get a
Beginning July 11, we are reading through Paul's letter to the church at Rome. By reading 1 chapter a day, 5 days a week you will read through Paul's most detailed theology of who we are in Christ and how we live those truths out in our daily lives. As you read, you may want to jot down a word or phrase that reminds you of a key thought. Share
I am sometimes asked for recommendations on books, podcasts, or Bible studies for spiritual growth. These things can help us learn more about our faith, but real spiritual maturity is about your connection to Jesus. It's not about books, podcasts, how many Bible studies you have done or how many years you've been a Christian, it’s about how much time you spend with Jesus. Mark Batterson wrote “... growing into
Beginning June 13 and continuing through July 8, we are reading through the four short, but packed letters that Paul wrote to the churches in Galatia, Ephesus, Philippi and Colossae. By reading 1 chapter a day, 5 days a week you will cover some of the vital truths about who we are in Christ and how we live those truths out in our daily lives. As you read, you may
John 1 The Word was before everything, became flesh & blood & moved into the neighbourhood, and reveals God, calls disciples #Jn1 #gospeltweet 2 Jesus turned water into the best wine; purpose of the Temple & the new temple #Jn2 #gospeltweet 3 Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus about life, meaning & hope; link between believing in & obeying Jesus & eternal life #Jn3 #gospeltweet 4 Jesus & Samaritan women: worship in
GOD’S MISSION “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” ~Matthew 28:18-20 “Where
The Bible can sometimes be a little confusing: how do we read it? where do we start? what about all these translations? or those boring passages - all those unpronounceable names? what we do with all those laws and rules in the Old Testament? how do I make sense of it all? Join us Monday, 18 April at 2pm or 7pm, bring your Bible as we explore these and other
