Journey of a Thousand Steps

Why do Christians speak of drinking the Blood and eating the Body of Christ? In this week's teaching from Exodus 12.1-13, we revisited the history of terms like "blood of the lamb," "redemption price" and the significance of "firstborn sons" in ancient times. We see that Jesus chose the Passover meal to inaugurate a new covenant, where he became the firstborn son who paid the redemption price that saves us from death. What does this mean in practical terms? It means we are in a solid, evidence-based position to live free of the fear of death. We receive the same inheritance that Jesus has - a full and blessed life, starting now, and promised forever. 

Podcast by Heather Cetrangolo, 22 February 2026

It is natural for us to ask why God allows suffering, but do we really want the answer? The story of Israel's exodus from Egypt to freedom reveals the reality of slavery and idolatory at the core of all human destruction - of the ecosystem and social wellbeing. In the account in Exodus 7-10 we watch the order that God has given to the world, physically and spiritually, reverse thorugh ten plagues - a ripple effect. God allows the consequences of human pride, greed and dehumanisation to unravel, but promises to provide a way out. He will not compromise with Pharaoh. His Promise is full freedom. Every single thing that has been taken from us, will be returned, and then some. His promise is Freedom++.

Podcast by Heather Cetrangolo, 15 February 2026

Have you ever felt you were too old, too young, too inexperienced, not reputable enough or not psychologically strong enough to pursue your dreams? If yes, you are in good company. This week we read the story of Moses being called into leadership at the age of eighty, as he encountered God at Mount Sinai. He had been living in Midian as a shepherd for forty years and his life in Egypt was well behind him. He was elderly and had every reason to doubt that the elders of Israel would listen to him, as a man who had grown up in the Egpytian palace, never himself experiencing slavery or living among them. What's more, Moses had a speech impediment and was afraid of public speaking. Exodus 3.1-15 reminds us that God always gives us the training, favour and psychological strength we need to step into our calling and see His promises fulfilled. 

Podcast by Heather Cetrangolo, 8 February 2026

Sometimes we have good reasons to feel afraid, as Moses' mother and sister did at the very beginning of his life. This Sunday we celebrated three Confirmations and launched a new teaching series on the book of Exodus. As we consider the beginnings of Moses' story in Exodus 1.17-2.14, in the bulrushes, we see God at work in a dangerous situation, caused by an evil political regime. Moses' protection through a time of genocide was a sign of hope. This hope gives us the courage to stand against evil and represent God's Kingdom. 

Podcast by Bishop Genieve Blackwell, 1 Febraury 2026

A critical skill that we need in our personal lives and for the church to be healthy, is knowing how to share our faith with people in our lives who don't currently share it. We all have people we deeply love, in our families, friendship circles and workplaces, who do not share our faith. Many Christians today are journeying with a husband or wife who is not involved in church. How are we meant to navigate this? Is it wrong to desire others to come to faith in Jesus? Today we practiced four disciplines, drawn from 1 Peter 3.8-22, that help us to love others enough to desire them to know God's love through Jesus Christ. Knowing how to help people take steps towards God without being pushy or judgemental is a critical skill for every disciple.

Podcast by Heather Cetrangolo, 25 January 2026