by Simon Barrow | Feb 2, 2025 | Commentary
Luke 2: 22-40, Hebrews 2: 14-18, Malachi 3: 1-4 Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, just and devout… and the Holy Spirit rested upon him (Luke 2: 25). ACCORDING TO TRADITIONS that go back to the fourth and fifth centuries in the Eastern church, it...
by Simon Barrow | Dec 25, 2024 | Commentary
Isaiah 9.2-7; Psalm 96; Luke 2. 1-14 “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” (Isaiah 9. 2a)… “And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth” (Luke 2.7). WHAT DOES Christmas mean for you? We will each have our own...
by Simon Barrow | Dec 1, 2024 | Commentary
Luke 21: 25-26; Jeremiah 33: 14-16; Psalm 25: 1-10. “When you see these things taking place, you will know that the kingdom of God is near.” (Luke 21:31) WELCOME TO ADVENT, the season of deep expectation and intense preparation. So what is that we are anticipating and...
by Simon Barrow | Oct 27, 2024 | Commentary
Hebrews 7: 23-28; Mark 10: 46-52 “[Christ] has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself.” – Hebrews 7: 27. SOME YEARS AGO I was involved in a fascinating...
by Simon Barrow | Sep 8, 2024 | Update
IN LETTING GO of Ekklesia’s think-tank, regular commentary and news service activities after heading towards a quarter of a century, we are not quite saying ‘that’s it’. Our publishing continues, several online newsletters are being planned (including my own...
