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DAY 5 A SNAKE LIFTED UP
John 3:1-21 Focus verse: ‘Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up’ (John 3:14) Old Testament lens: ‘My servant … shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted.’ (Isaiah 53:12) Jesus speaks with Nicodemus, a Pharisee, about the need to be ‘born… Continue reading
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DAY 4 JOY AND ZEAL
John 2:1–25 Focus verse: ‘Zeal for your house will consume me.’ (John 2:17) Old Testament lens: ‘Zeal for your house will consume me.’ (Psalm 69:9) At first glance, the joyful miracle at the wedding in Cana and the dramatic clearing of the Temple may seem unrelated. But taken together, they introduce us to the heart of… Continue reading
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DAY 3 Come and see
John 1:35-53 Focus verse: ‘“Come and see,” said Philip.’ (John 1:46) Old Testament lens: ‘I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, who will come from your body, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.’ (2 Samuel 7:12) Can anything good come from Nazareth?’ Nathanael’s reaction was understandable: Nazareth was… Continue reading
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DAY 2 The Dove descending upon the lamb
John 1:19-34 Focus verse: ‘Then John gave this testimony, “I saw the Spirit came down from heaven as a dove and remain on him.”’ (John 1:32) Old Testament lens: ‘Do not break any of the bones.’ (Exodus 12:46) John the Baptist came saying, ‘Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the… Continue reading
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DAY 1 His life was the light of all men
JOHN 1:1-18 Focus verse: ‘In him was life, and his life was the light of all men.’ (John 1:4) Old Testament lens: ‘Let there be light.’ (Genesis 1:3) The opening of the Gospel of John is like the overture to a great symphony or opera — it introduces key themes that will unfold through the… Continue reading
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The Celtic Church movement: a chronological summary (1)
Early foundations (4th–5th century) The roots of the Celtic Church begin in the 4th century. St Patrick (c385–461), was the ‘Apostle of Ireland’. Originally from Roman Britain, Patrick was enslaved in Ireland as a youth but later returned as a bishop and missionary. He helped convert much of Ireland to Christianity, founding churches and training… Continue reading
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POSTSCRIPT
PRAYER Lord ,we thank you that the ends of the earth are now on our doorstep, in our European cities. Lord raise up army of missionary monks, wild horses, released from the nations to this new frontier, Europe. As we read the Old Testament together in the light of the New Testament, and see Jesus… Continue reading
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DAY 30
DAY 30 MORNING Read Revelation 22:1-21 1,2, CHRONICLES: JESUS CHRIST IS THE NEW TEMPLE, THE PLACE OF GOD’S PRESENCE 1 and 2 Chronicles track the spiritual history of Israel and Judah covering a similar period to 1 and 2 Kings. When they are read in the light of the New Testament, it is helpful to… Continue reading
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DAY 29
DAY 29 MORNING Read Revelation 21:9-26 NEHEMIAH: JESUS OUR HEAVENLY INTERCESSOR CARRIES A PRAYER BURDEN FOR THE REBUILDING OF ZION! At the beginning of this book, Nehemiah receives the burden of the Lord as he hears about the broken walls of Jerusalem. He heard that the remnant who had survived the exile is in great… Continue reading
About Me
Andrew Taylor has worked with Youth With A Mission for nearly 40 years. For many years he has been involved in discipling people. He was responsible for YWAM’s Operation Year programme, helping lead Discipleship Training Schools and Schools of Biblical Studies and he pioneered a house of prayer in Cambridge. Andrew has studied leadership and researched discipleship and loves to serve the Body of Christ by providing resources that help us to pray passionately and biblically in order to usher in revival
UNBLOCKING THE WELL OF THE LIVING WORD 