King's Church London

Simeon and Anna may be the easiest characters in the Christmas story for us to relate to. Today Andrew looks at the presentation of Jesus in the temple, through the eyes of an old man with only one item on his bucket list.

This week, Andrew explores how we as Christians can celebrate Christmas meaningfully, addressing traditions often misattributed to pagan origins but rooted in Christian history, Victorian influence, and seasonal practices. While some customs may be neutral or problematic, many—such as lights, carols, and gift-giving—symbolise Christ’s incarnation and God’s gift to humanity. He encourages us to use the season intentionally, sharing the gospel and reflecting on Jesus as the true reason for Christmas.

What gives you the right to call yourself a Christian? Some in the Colossian church were declaring all kinds of ways to judge whether or not someone was "in Christ" but Paul sets them straight - Christ is the only Qualifier and faith in Him is all that you need.

Jesus is both fully God and fully man, offering unmatched comfort and courage. How can His humanity and divinity transform the way you face life’s challenges? This short account helps us to see how.

Paul finishes his letter with a series of instructions to the church about ministry in Christ. Andrew highlights one challenge in particular – “see to it that you fulfil the ministry you have received in the Lord” – and shows what kind of equivalents there might be for us.

How should we treat each other as Christians? In this controversial part of Colossians, Paul explores the ideas of mutuality, submission and Lordship when is comes to marriage, parenting and work. And how, ultimately, submitting to Christ’s Lordship is what we are called to do.

What does it look like to live a life that is IN Christ? Paul makes it clear there are some things that we need to die to, and put to death but also there are some things we need to put on. These things ultimately lead to our peace and a life pleasing to the Lord.

How do we stop ourselves from drifting away from Jesus? Paul in this section of the letter wants to highlight some of the traps we can fall into as those IN Christ Jesus and the way that we can be saved from them.

Paul’s favourite way of describing us is to say that we are “in Christ.” In this passage, Paul shows how his ministry revolves around a mystery that leads to maturity: the astonishing reality that Christ is in us, and we are in Christ.

During the time when Paul wrote his letter to the church in Colosse, there were debates and controversies surrounding the identity of Christ. The church found itself navigating these disputes, influenced by the diverse cultures, ideas, and philosophies present in the city. This week, we are focusing on Jesus, the Son of God, as He is revealed as the image of God, highlighting His supremacy over all things, His role in Creation, and His work in the New Creation.