As part of our attempts to stay connected as congregations and a circuit in these challenging times, I’m starting a series of daily Bible studies with colleagues today. Each day, we will examine a short text, discuss some context and suggest some points for reflection and discussion. I hope that folks may find them helpful. The sessions last no more than fifteen minutes.

Our first session returns us to the start of Lent and Matthew’s account of Jesus’ time in the wilderness: Matthew 4:1-11. The video may be viewed on Youtube here.