The ongoing war in Gaza has seen tens of thousands of innocent people killed, lives torn apart, and increasing levels of both antisemitism and islamophobia.
Disturbingly, many Christians are justifying or even supporting the actions of an Israeli government whose aim appears to be the destruction of the Palestinian people, even whilst rightly condemning Hamas atrocities and their wish to destroy Israel. In many cases, this support is based on theology and biblical interpretation.
This is a section of a sermon on Mark 7:1-23, where Jesus condemns Pharisees who prefer tradition and literal interpretation of scripture to the love and mercy found within the heart of God.
The full video is here https://www.youtube.com/live/Z3k5EC3F1O4?si=9xnA3Pm3MvnNX80K
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGQAu5RFooU
A sermon on Nehemiah chapter 5 preached on 26th May 2024.
I had a throat infection at the time, which is why I sound pretty hoarse, but you can still hear me
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5bpuagtpag