Church On Tin Rd - formerly Randpark Ridge United Church

01/06/2026

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01/06/2026

Red Sky at Night

Scripture Reading — Matthew 16:1-4

“You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.”
— Matthew 16:3

The teaching that Jesus mentions in this passage has become a rhyme related to sailors: “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky at morning, sailors’ warning.” The sky appears red when the sun, at morning or evening, shines through clouds—the water particles in the clouds break up the light rays so that we see an orange-red glow.

As storms in the region tended to move from east to west, seeing the red light from clouds in the east meant that a storm was coming toward you, and seeing it in the west meant that it was moving away. Though they have much more sophisticated tools today, a red sky can still mean a lot to seafarers.

At the beginning of Matthew 16, we read that the religious leaders came to test Jesus by asking for a sign from heaven. This question is surprising since it came soon after Jesus’ miracle of feeding a huge crowd of “four thousand men, besides women and children” (Matthew 15:38). Was that not enough of a sign?

Jesus’ miracles were signs of the kingdom of God coming near (Mark 1:15), but few people were reading those signs. So Jesus hinted that his critics should take note of this. But they were stubborn and would not open their eyes. What was coming—in some ways like a storm—was good news: the Son of God, Jesus himself, had come to die for everyone’s sin so that all who believe in him could be saved.

Source: https://todaydevotional.com/devotions/red-sky-at-night

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29/05/2026

We have here an account of the mother of our Lord; though we are not to pray to her, yet we ought to praise God for her. Christ must be born miraculously. The angel's address means only, Hail, thou that art the especially chosen and favoured of the Most High, to attain the honour Jewish mothers have so long desired. This wondrous salutation and appearance troubled Mary. The angel then assured her that she had found favour with God, and would become the mother of a son whose name she should call Jesus, the Son of the Highest, one in a nature and perfection with the Lord God. JESUS! the name that refreshes the fainting spirits of humbled sinners; sweet to speak and sweet to hear, Jesus, a Saviour!

Source: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/mhc/luke/1.htm

28/05/2026

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Scripture: John 21.15-17

27/05/2026

Jesus now reveals what the rich young ruler is missing to achieve salvation (Matthew 19:16). The man has asked Jesus what "good deed" he must do to be guaranteed a place in heaven. Jesus has emphasized to the man that only God is good, implying Jesus is God and ought to be listened to (Matthew 19:17). Christ has given a list of commands to keep (Matthew 19:18–19). The man has said, proudly, blindly, that he has already kept those (Matthew 19:20).

Source: https://www.bibleref.com/Matthew/19/Matthew-19-21.html

26/05/2026

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Scripture: John 10.1-6

25/05/2026

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25/05/2026

The Floodgates of the Heavens

Scripture Reading — Genesis 7:1-12

All the springs of the great deep burst forth, and the floodgates of the heavens were opened. And rain fell on the earth forty days and forty nights.
— Genesis 7:11-12

The story of Noah and the flood is not usually described as a journey at sea, but Noah was one of the Bible’s most gifted seafarers. He built a massive ship that housed his family and all kinds of animals. And with God’s help he navigated 40 days and nights of storming and flooding. Then they all waited months for the waters to recede.

It must have been extraordinary to see the waters coming from all directions—from the ground, from the sea, from the sky—a cataclysm bringing destruction on the earth. Though Noah had built the ship and prepared for this over many years, the force of the storm and the scale of devastation must been shocking and overwhelming for Noah and his family.

Yet God had prepared a way of salvation. God taught Noah how to build the ark. And when the flood came, God guided Noah, his family, and all the animals to a place where they could land. God also promised that a flood like that would never come again.

The Bible shows that God’s justice flows together with his love and mercy. Despite the trauma and destruction of the flood, God provides shelter and promises new and full life. Today we see this even more clearly in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection for all who believe in him!

Source: https://todaydevotional.com/devotions/the-floodgates-of-the-heavens

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22/05/2026

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Scripture: Jeremiah 10.11-16

22/05/2026

The Christ would not come from an empress or queen – He did not appear with outward pomp or splendor – rather leaving His glory behind, He arrives in the womb of a poor young virgin - a reflection of spiritual purity. The highest and holiest entered this world through the most humble of doors. The Name “Immanuel” would assure the people of God’s continued Presence – to be sure, He is a “with us” God. Isn’t that wonderful news? He does not leave us as orphans.

Source: https://www.sharing-bread.com/commentary/matthew-1-22-25