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Micha Jazz

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Micha Jazz is Director of Resources at Waverley Abbey, UK.

Learn from God

‘Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.”’ (v15) Exodus 33:12–23 How wonderful it is that the creator of the universe is ready to instruct us in how...

Plead with God

‘But Moses sought the favour of the LORD his God. “LORD,” he said, “why should your anger burn against your people, whom you brought out of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand?” (v11) Exodus 32:7–14 At the heart...

Serve God

‘Then Moses went back to Jethro his father-in-law and said to him, “Let me return to my own people in Egypt to see if any of them are still alive.” Jethro said, “Go, and I wish you well.”’ (v18)...

Obey God

‘God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”’ (3:14) Exodus 3:13 – 4:17 It’s easier to criticise than to encourage. Our daughter...

Seek God

How can we recognise God’s presence? Here Moses does what he’d done hundreds of times: he take his flocks to pasture. A shepherd is responsible for feeding his flock and keeping them safe from injury and assault. He’s in...

Wait for God

‘When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered round Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who brought us up...

All Welcome

The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call.’ (v39) Acts 2:39–41 In the past, I’ve made the mistake of assuming the Christian life...
‘Peter replied, “Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”’ (v38) Acts 2:37–38 Response is always a matter...

Jesus

‘Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know.’ (v22) Acts 2:22–23 My reluctance to speak...

Listen

‘Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say.”’ (v14) Acts 2:14–21 I’ve...