Not Many Wise

Author: Peter Reason

  • [4] How to be healed from being a victim of fraud

    Being a victim of fraud can make us beat ourselves up and say ‘why did I do that?’ We can feel like a failure, and we’ve let our family down…

    A fraudster typing on a computer.

  • Farewell Earith Storykeepers

    This was a monthly themed event where the children explore and relive historic situations, or visit different parts of the world, or have talent nights .. It was aimed it at Primary School children…

    A nurse putting an arm sling on a child

  • [1] Does God change His mind?

    Can you imagine what the world would be like if there was a fickle God, one who was erratic in his behaviour? What would a relationship be like with Him? Where would you stand with Him? The Bible contains many, many promises, but if God was changeable, these promises would become useless…

    Model spheres of iron crystal cell.

  • [2] The symbolism of the Passover Seder Meal

    There is a lovely symbolism of the Passover Meal – the Seder Meal. The Head of the house puts on a Kittel which resembles a Lab Coat, but has no pockets or buttons. The origin of the Kittel comes from the priests clothes. But NOT the High Priest’s elaborate garments. When he entered the Holy…

    Wine bottle with wine glass.

  • 1. What errors are in the Bible? Scientific inaccuracies

    What errors are in the Bible, but many of these ‘inaccuracies’ can be explained. For example the smallest seed, stars falling, ant behaviour, solid sky…

    The Brazen Sea is destroyed by the Chaldeans (watercolour, circa 1896–1902 at the Jewish Museum, New York

  • 2. Must Christians believe in Adam?

    Evolution or Creation do we have to choose? Popular science says Evolution is indisputable, it’s proof? Anatomy, molecular homology biogeography, fossils…

    Curved Fossil Lobster.

  • [2] Does God test us?

    Jesus’ disciples were in an extremely tough, violent storm, but God can allow difficult situations to test us. He wants our faith and trust in Him to grow…

    A Kayak in heavy seas.

  • When were the Gospels written?

    When were the Gospels written and how can we find out when they and other New Testament documents were made? See a time line from about A.D. 30 (Jesus′ death and resurrection) to A.D. 110.

    An old scroll.

  • 2. Does Genesis fail scientific study? Day 1

    Does Genesis fail scientific study? Is there is any science behind it. The earth was a formless ball in space without any vegetation or inhabitants.

    A planet showing light and dark on it's surface.

  • [2] Can God be known?

    God may be closer than you think, but can God be known? The wonderful truth is yes. We′re not as good as we think we are, turning to God…

    A couple looking out onto a field.

  • [2] Feeling empty? God can meet you.

    Feeling desperate? So empty that you would do anything to put it right? Jesus said; ‘Happy are those who are like a beggar in spirit…’ Why say that?

    Depressed old man.

  • [2] Are we born good or bad?

    Giants and mighty men: As far as political leaders go there isn’t enough room in the world for very many giants and mighty men with their abuse of power, but in our everyday lives we can come across many who have that mindset…

    Medieval camp and horseman.

  • 3. Creation days 2 and 3 – atmosphere and vegetation

    Creation days 2 and 3. Until scientists studied the earth’s atmosphere, we never realised how important it is! Dry ground appears, vegetation grows..

    Sky and clouds

  • [1] Does God turn away from us?

    Just prior to Jesus giving a detailed teaching on the end of the world, the religious Institution of that day refused to respect his authority. Wise move or not? This place was now forsaken, and to be utterly ruined. By Jesus walking away, it signified the departure of the Presence of God…

    Large stones from the Temple knocked down by Roman battering rams.

  • [5] How to check if charities waste money

    How much does it cost per person to help? Which charities waste money? How much is spent on massive executive salaries and not the poor?

    A £5 note and two credit cards

  • [3] What is our conscience – can we trust it?

    Is our conscience right? Is it wrong to ignore your conscience? Conscience meaning: a conscience is in EVERYONE… Secondly our conscience is not always right… Thirdly our conscience can be WASHED clean…

    Straw Bear Festival with their strange costumes.

  • Gospels written too long after Jesus?

    Were the Gospels written too long after Jesus? There have been several people who have said that the time between Jesus′ death and resurrection, and when the New Testament was written is a long time. But Donald Campbell’s story is a contemporary illustration: Donald Campbell is known for breaking world speed records, from 1955. Then…

    Donald Campbell's Bluebird

  • 3. What is the evidence for evolution?

    We are told Evolution is fact. Do we accept that? Or do we add God into the areas of chance? Or believe the Bible creation? Or ignore the subject?

    Evolution of the head and skull