We Are Emmanuel

This week on Live Lunch, Matt Carvel, George Benson and Rachel Jeffs discuss how and why God tests us. How do we know when we are being tested? How does God shape us through trials? Are we to be joyful during trials?

In this talk, Matt Carvel explains that this testing was done by Joseph to see if his brothers had truly changed and were remorseful for their past actions. He draws connections to the Bible's instances of testing and trials, explaining that these are used by God to reveal and shape one's heart. Going through difficult times can be confusing and make us question why God allows it, but we must keep seeing the big picture and having faith in God's plan.

A story of Grace. The brothers return, burdened with guilt. They return with double the money, hoping to pay back the debt they owe. They are invited into the palace, trembling at the prospect of judgement and retribution. They receive a feast. Their seats had their names on and they were amazed at the lavish banquet laid out for them.

This week on Live Lunch George Benson, Christine Liddiard, and Rachel Jeffs discuss why and how churches give money. Check out last Sunday's preach here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMxeS6wGjko&t=0s

Across the month of June, together with churches in Amsterdam, Berlin, London and Ottawa, we will be giving towards continuing to help establish churches in key cities. We are committed to helping people find their way back to God, and starting new churches is something that we feel God has called us to.

This week on live lunch Matt Davis, Matt Carvel & Rachel Jeffs talk about themes such as forgiveness and reconciliation. Watch last week's preach here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8zdFg-NNqM&t=457s

From the story of Joseph's relationship with his brothers, Matt Carvel looks at the common experience of family members who do not speak to each other due to a relationship breakdown.

Buried // 7 Joseph Rises to Power - Stephen Dawson // Genesis 41:37-57 by Emmanuel

This week on live lunch George Benson, Tim Jones & Rachel Jeffs talk about last weeks preach, discussing themes such as faith, trust, and personal relationship with God. Last Sunday's Preach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU9Lm-LAzT0&t=6s

In this talk, Stephen Dawson looks at how God intervenes in history and uses Joseph's situation to bring about a greater purpose beyond what anyone could have imagined. This is a reminder that God is in control, and His timing is perfect. We may not always understand why we're going through certain things, but we can trust that God has a plan and purpose.

This week on live lunch Tim jones, Christine Liddiard, and Rachel Jeffs discussed the different ways we can hear from God. Can God speak to us in dreams, visions, can we hear an audible voice? Listen back to Sundays talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gBXe1V1fEY

This week we are joined by Tobi Ford-Western, George Benson, and Rachel Jeffs as we discuss Sundays preach, highlighting topics such as temptation, Gods favour, and what to do in times of hardship. Sundays Preach: https://youtu.be/27_hFmBLW6w

After being sold in Egypt as a slave, Joseph served Potiphar, an Egyptian officer. However, God was with Joseph, and he became successful. Joseph was put in charge of Potiphar's house and all that he had. One day, Potiphar's wife tried to seduce Joseph, but he refused and fled. Potiphar's wife falsely accused Joseph of trying to assault her, and Joseph was put in prison. However, God was still with Joseph, and he was put in charge of the prison.

Who do we emulate in this story? // #LiveLunch Season 15 Episode 2 by Emmanuel

Buried // 3 Judah and Tamar - Matt Carvel // Genesis 31:1-30 by Emmanuel

This week we are joined by Stephen Dawson, Tim jones, Yohaan Philip and Rachel Jeffs as we unpack Sundays preach and discuss key questions that arise, such as "Why did Jesus have to be buried?" We also discuss topics such as forgiveness, and how and why we should forgive.

Joseph's betrayal at the hands of his brothers shows us how God works in the midst of difficult and seemingly impossible circumstances. Just as God was with Joseph every step of the way, even in the pit and in slavery, so too He is with us in our own trials and hardships.

In this first talk, Joel introduces a new series of messages on the story of Joseph in the Bible, Buried. The talk aims to introduce the story of Joseph, present a God who is Sovereign and lovingly controls all things with good purpose, and provide practical lessons for handling responsibilities, personal destinies, and prophetic promises.

Easter means we are not locked into the universe that we might have imagined. Life and hope have broken out. Things begin again.

In the new season of Live lunch we are joined with Yohaan Philip, Tim Jones, and Tobi Ford-Western unpacking our Sunday Preach on the topic of 'The Cross'. Listen back to the Sunday Teaching: https://youtu.be/40A0eZJ7EGA Resources: Cross of Christ by John Stott - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/73188 The Crucifixion by Fleming Rutledge - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/26029083