Word on Wednesday with John Mason

With all the chaos in our world, we might wonder about the future. But it is possible to know 'comfort and joy'.

How easily we miss the thrill of hope that the birth of Jesus brings.

What is life all about? Where do we look for answers?

Dr John Lennox, Emeritus Professor Oxford University, observes, "To the majority of those who have reflected deeply and written about the origin and nature of the universe, it has seemed that it poin…

Paul continues his address at the Areopagus in Athens, quoting Greek poets and leading in to introducing the God of creation in whose image we are all made.

Paul addresses the Athenian intelligentsia at the Areopagus, quoting from their own poets and leading then to the God of creation, who is involved with his world. The podcast ends with a few question…

Daniel has a vision in which he sees 'one like a Son of Man' to whom 'dominion, glory and a kingdom' were given. Five hundred years later, Jesus referred to himself as the Son of Man.

Daniel's rescue from the lions' den assures us that there is a sovereign God who has awesome authority over every aspect of His creation.

Belshazzar holds a feast during which the golden vessels from the Temple in Jerusalem are used as wine vessels. Suddenly a human hand appears and writes on the wall of the palace. Daniel is call upon…

Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego all refused to worship the golden statue set up by King Nebuchadnezzar. They spoke of God as 'the God whom we serve' and wanted Nebuchadnezzar to know that the …

Nebuchadnezzar's dream, Daniel's interpretation, what it meant for God's people then and what it means for us.

Daniel is in exile in Babylon following King Nebuchadnezzar's siege and conquest of Jerusalem. He is confronted with a situation which he felt would compromise his witness as a follower of the one tr…

Psalm 103 is a song of praise to God and an acknowledgment of God's involvement in our lives and in the world. King David, the writer, reminds himself of God's mercy, steadfast love and that he remo…

Psalm 96 is one in which the psalmist exhorts us to sing our joyful praises to God - the creator, the loving provider and righteous judge. This is to encourage us and also to tell the world that ever…

The Psalmist turns to God when his doubts become overwhelming after observing the success of those who ignore God and live selfish, money-grabbing lives and live in comfort and ease. Then he sees whe…

Paul describes the spiritual armour needed by a follower of Jesus Christ, in order to be able to stand against the dark spiritual powers.

Paul's guidance to parents to be loving to their children, training them up to be obedient and respectful and to know God as their loving father. This is in contrast to the autocratic rule of the Rom…