​St. Barnabas Anglican Parish,  Bluff. 
10.04.25

Today's gospel 
 *John 8: 51-59*

 *Reflection* 

Through Christ, God offers us an unbreakable covenant of love. When God established a relationship with Abraham, he offered him an unbreakable everlasting covenant. (Genesis 17:7). Jesus came to fulfill that covenant so that we could know the living God and be united with him both now and for all eternity. God made us to know him and to be united with him and he gives us the gift of faith and understanding so that we may grow in the knowledge of what he has accomplished for us through his Son, Jesus Christ.

 *Prayer* 
Loving Jesus, thank you for your words, which are a source of life and hope. As you said, "Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever keeps my word will never see death," I place my trust in you and your promises. Help me to abide in your word, to listen to your teachings, and to live in accordance with your will, so that I may experience the fullness of life you offer. May my heart be open to your truth, and may I be a witness to your love and grace in this world. *Amen* .

​St. Barnabas Anglican Church,  Bluff. 
9/4/25

Today's gospel 
John 8 v31 to 47

Reflection 
This reading tells us not to be slaves to sin. Here, Jesus provides support to His own testimony.
Firstly, He cites the testimony of John the Baptist.  
Secondly, He cites His miraculous signs and wonders. 
Thirdly, He cites the testimony of God the Father. 
Lastly, He cites and uses the testimony of the scriptures. 
Here, the word and belief is backed up not once but four times.That is enough proof to make us believe.

Let us pray 

Father God,  teach us today to live Your Words that reflect our Truth. Ma

​St Barnabas Anglican parish, Bluff 

08.04.2025

Today's Gospel 
John 8:21-30

Reflection 

The people who heard Jesus' message, often  took the words on the surface. His meaning was hidden from them. They failed to listen on a deeper level to reflect about what  His words might mean for them.
In Jesus, we are all loved by the Father, and He is always in our lives. Our prayer time is the  time for allowing ourselves to soak into this mystery of live relationship with  God.

Let us pray.
 
Loving Father, thank you that we have been born into Your family and have become Your children. Lord we want to grow in Grace and in a knowledge of You. Help us not to die in sin, but to dig deep into Your Word everyday. May we  hold fast to the Truth. We pray this in Jesus Mighty Name. 
Amen.

​St. Barnabas Anglican Church,  Bluff. 
07.04.25

Today's gospel 
John 7:53 - 8:1-11

Jesus was teaching in the temple, and was confronted by Pharisees and scribes with a woman caught in adultery. In response, Jesus emphasized mercy and forgiveness.

They asked Jesus if she could be stoned according to the law of Moses. Jesus writes in the dust with his finger, and 
He says, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her."

The Pharisees and scribes left starting with the oldest. Jesus was left alone with the woman.

Jesus asked her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?"
The woman responded, "No one, sir." Jesus said, "neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more."

Here we are shown how to live by being merciful and forgiving. We are all sinners in need of forgiveness. May we embracing Jesus' message of mercy and forgiveness.

Let us pray. 

Forgiving Father, help us to show mercy and forgiveness to those around us. May we remember that we are sinners in need of forgiveness. Assist us in living a life that reflects Your love and mercy. Amen.
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​St. Barnabas Anglican Parish,  Bluff. 
05.04.25

Today's gospel 
 **John 7: 40-52*

 *Reflection* 
Who do you say Jesus is? Is he prophet, king, teacher, messiah, lord, master, imposter, pretender, fake, charlatan, deceiver? So often some people make their decisions about Jesus based on improper information. They think they know about him because they have heard about him in a church or read about him in a magazine or have been told by someone else. The real issue, however, is whether or not each of us has personally gone on a quest to discover Jesus. As you continue to read the Gospel of John this year, also try to read the other three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke). Ask God to help you know Jesus for who he really is. The most important question any of us will ever answer is this: "Who do I say Jesus is?"

 *Prayer* :
Gracious God, as we reflect on the words of Jesus and the divisions they sparked, we ask for your guidance and wisdom. Help us to hear your voice clearly, to discern truth from falsehood, and to avoid the pitfalls of prejudice and judgment. May our hearts be open to the transformative power of your word, and may we, like the officers who recognized the unique nature of Jesus's teachings, be moved to seek Him and follow Him. In Jesus' name, we pray. *Amen* .

​St. Barnabas Anglican Parish,  Bluff. 
04/04/25.

Today's gospel 
John 7 v 14 to 30

This reading is during the feast of the tabernacles, a Jewish religious festival. Here, Jesus tells us that His knowledge and teachings are not of Him but from God. 
Here, He is also judged by the people and religious leaders. The sad part is that only a few people know who he is, while the majority are reject him. Jesus stood firm, declaring that he is from God. We also need to stand firm and declare that Jesus Christ is our King and Savior. 

Let us pray 

Father God, help us to seek the truth, guide us to discern your will, and live in accordance with Your Word. Teach us to be committed to the truth. In Jesus' Mighty Name, we pray. 
Amen.

​St. Barnabas Anglican Parish,  Bluff. 
03.04.25

Today's gospel 
 *John 5: 31-47*

 *Reflection* 
Jesus didn't claim his authority as Son of God just on his own. John the Baptist gave his life to testify that Jesus is from God. Using the principles of Jewish law, [1] Jesus also had other witnesses — his miracles, his teaching, and the testimony of his own Father. [2] What John the Baptist had to say about Jesus was all true, some of it even more significant than John himself could realize. Jesus is the light of the world, the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world, and the living one who was alive before Abraham was born. He is Jesus, the Son of God. What we do with that reality will determine our destiny!

 *Prayer* 
Father, I do believe you sent your Son into the world to be my Savior. Thank you for his sacrifice for my sins. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for all you did to save me. I believe that you are the Son of God, the Lord who conquered death, and my Savior who will come when the Father says the time is right. I praise you for your obedience to the Father and your redeeming love for everyone, including people like me. All praise be to you. *Amen*