Scripture Saturday

Bishop Donal presents the Gospel in brief and easy to understand snippets.

Series 3 Scripture Saturday

The Acts of the Apostles, The Church in Jerusalem

In this episode Bishop Donal focuses on the Church in Jerusalem in the Act's of the Apostles outlining:
- the teaching of the early community; and
- the struggles and challenges.

The Acts of the Apostles, chapters 1 & 2

In this episode Bishop Donal explains the first two chapters of the Acts of the Apostles.

The Acts of the Apostles

In this episode Bishop Donal explains the Acts of the Apostles outlining:
- how it might tell us who we are as Church in modern times
- the 28 chapters;
- the experiences of the early church, the challenges they faced;
- how they faced those challenges;
- what we can learn from them today; and

- points for consideration.

The Book of Revelation/Apocalypse

In this episode Bishop Donal explains the Book of Revelation/Apocalypse outlining:
- the background to the book;
- what is unique about it; and
- points for consideration.

Letter's of the Hebrews, James, John and Jude

In this episode Bishop Donal explains the letter's of the Hebrews, James, John and Jude outlining:
- the background ot the letter authors;
- the theology behind each of them; and
- their relevance to the gospels.

The Letter's of St Peter

In this episode Bishop Donal explains the Letter's of St Peter outlining:
- who St Peter was;
- why he wrote the letters;
- the theology behind them; and
- why they are so important.

The Letter's of St Paul

Bishop Donal explains the Letter's of St Paul outlining:
- who St Paul was;
- why he wrote the letters;
- each of the letters;
- the theology behind them; and
- why they are so important.

St John's Gospel

In this episode Bishop Donal explains Saint John's Gospel outlining:
- what is unque about John's Gospel;
- why John wrote this Gospel;
- how John's Gospel is different;
- the 7 signs in this Gospel;
- reflections in the Gospel on the meaning of Jesus' life; and
- the characteristic of this Gospel on the idea that Jesus is the 'Word'.

St Luke's Gospel

In this episode Bishop Donal explains Luke's Gospel outlining:
- who Luke was;
- what is distinct about Luke's Gospel;
- Luke's connection with St Paul;
- the themes of Luke's Gospel; and
- a reflection for you to consider.

St Mark's Gospel

In this episode Bishop Donal begins going through Marks Gospel outlining:
- who Mark was;

- what is distinct about Marks Gospel; and

- what is it's characteristics.

Bishop Donal also asks us to consider summing up the ‘Good News about Jesus Christ’ in a couple of sentences?
and
How does that Good News help you make sense of your life?

St Matthew's Gospel

In this episode Bishop Donal begins going through the New Testament, starting with Matthew's Gospel outlining:
- what the word Gospel means;
- where the Gospels came from;
- who was Matthew;
- who Matthew's audience was; and
- Matthew's approach to explain who Jesus is, His message and the theme of Mission.

The Scriptures

In this episode Bishop Donal gives an overview of the Scriptures; explaining the structure of the New Testament; the background; the order; the first written accounts; the princples behind the Old Testament; and the purpose of the Old and New Testaments - the purpose of the written Word of God.

The order of the Gospel readings

Bishop Donal explains how the Sunday readings and Gospels are arranged in order through the Liturgical year; what the Liturgical calendar year is; the Sunday reading cycle; and Sunday Gospel on Sunday, 24th January 2021.

Series 1 Scripture Saturday

Dying to yourself, take up your Cross in today's society.

Bishop Donal explains Sunday's in Ordinary time and other periods in the liturgical calendar

St John's Gospel chapter 6. 'Eat My flesh, drink My blood'

Trinity Sunday - A God of Tenderness, Compassion, Slow to Anger, Rich in Kindness and Faithfulness.

Your Life Makes Sense

The Feast of the Ascension - how can you make disciples of all nations?

Breaking down the words in the Gospel

Jesus, what are you telling me?

God as a shepherd

On the road to Emmaus

Explaining Easter

The Word of God is there "to teach you today, not just about the past but about now".

Introducing the Bible