The Old Testament reading on 26th February is the story of the Fall. Debbie Rooke invites us to revisit our assumptions about the story and what it says about responsibility.
The Lure of Violence
In this post guest blogger Christine Redwood uses Judges 3 as a way in to asking ourselves the question: Is Violence Ever OK?
The other side of Christmas…
Guest blog from Sarah Travis considering the story of Jesus’ birth and the potential trauma that existed through his life.
Becoming the New Humanity: Preaching and Cultivating the Seeds of Ephesians 2
Research Associate Kristin Caynor shares her journey with Ephesians 2, with attention drawn to the New Humanity.
Prayer in the Ruins: Psalm 137
Research Associate Trevor Laurence wrestles with Psalm 137 and offers insight into its meaning.
Preaching Between the Wound and the Promise – Finding God in Texts of Terror
Guest Blog from Hannah Wilkinson considering how to preach both the wound and the promise when preaching with difficult texts.
Hearing the Voices of the Silenced – Creative Empathy and Texts of Terror
Charlotte Thomas invites us to exercise creative empathy when reading Biblical “texts of terror”, and asks what we might hear if we listened for Sarah’s voice in Genesis 22.
X Rated Readings?
Emma Ham-Riche asks whether there are lessons the church can learn about ways to present Biblical violence to children.
Only the Good News?
CSBV Research Associate Peter King asks whether it is a good idea that the Lectionary silently omits verses we might not wish to hear.
Preaching on the Book of Revelation
For anyone setting out to preach on this strange and mysterious book, Ian Paul offers some much-needed help.