Tag Archives: bible

A marathon, not a sprint

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Jared Hay

A few weeks ago, I was asked to record a five-minute reflection on Hebrews 12:1, and I chose to include verses 2 & 3 to make contextual sense. It was an instructive study for me, and as we approach another … Continue reading →

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2 Corinthians 5:1-10 is not about resurrection

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Jared Hay

On Monday 3rd June, a conference of Scottish University PhD students in Biblical Studies took place at New College in Edinburgh. There were many 20-minute presentations, and I gave one on the interpretation of 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, which is a … Continue reading →

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‘I was on the island called Patmos.’

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Jared Hay

Last week I fulfilled one of my dreams when we spent five days on the Greek island of Patmos, where the Book of Revelation had its origins. We were part of a McCabe Pilgrimages group where, over the course of … Continue reading →

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The One who raised the Lord Jesus…

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Jared Hay

In these weeks following Easter, with our celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, it is easy for us as Christians to rejoice in the victory of Christ over death. He has triumphed over the cosmic enemy of humanity. Yet, as … Continue reading →

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I will be there for you

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Jared Hay

We are not very good in Church life at acknowledging lament, even if that lament needs to be couched in hope. But it is an important element of life for us since all of us go through hard times, some … Continue reading →

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By their fruits you will know them

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Jared Hay

I’m a great fan of an app called ‘Streaks’ which reminds me of several things that I want to do every day, or once a week, or whenever. It reminded me today that I’m scheduled to write a blog. Also … Continue reading →

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What do you think?

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Jared Hay

One of the most exciting moments of my retirement, and of my time as a student of the New Testament, was when Jane and I had the opportunity to visit Ancient Corinth in 2019. This blog contains three of the … Continue reading →

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