S1 Ep22: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 22 - Mark 7vv1-23
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 7:1-23. Please add your comments o...
6m Jan 22, 2022
6m
S2 Ep1: "God Focussed" | The 'G.R.E.A.T ' church series | Malcolm Cox
This week we begin a new series in the Watford Church of Christ. What does it mean for us to be a church who make God look great?  Our first foray into answering this question is to establish that we must first and foremost be God-focused. We take inspiration from the church in Antioch looking at what happened in Acts 11, 13, 14 and 15. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn ...
32m Jan 21, 2022
32m
S1 Ep21: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 21 - Mark 6vv45-56
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 6:45-56. Please add your comments ...
6m Jan 21, 2022
6m
S1 Ep20: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 20 - Mark 6vv30-44
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 6:30-44. Please add your comments ...
6m Jan 20, 2022
6m
S1 Ep19: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 19 - Mark 6vv14-29
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 6:14-29. Please add your comments ...
6m Jan 19, 2022
6m
S1 Ep18: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 18 - Mark 6vv1-13
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 6:1-13. Please add your comments o...
6m Jan 18, 2022
6m
S1: "Christian Retirement!" | Refresh 2022 | John Partington
How can we be more purposeful in our retirement plans as Christians? Listen to my friend John Partington to find out! Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@...
23m Jan 17, 2022
23m
S1 Ep17: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 17 - Mark 5vv21-34 part 2
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 5:21-34 - part 2 Please add your c...
6m Jan 17, 2022
6m
S1 Ep16: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 16 - Mark 5vv21-34
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 5:21-34 Please add your comments o...
6m Jan 16, 2022
6m
S1 Ep15: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 15 - Mark 5vv1-20
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 15:1-20. Please add your comments ...
6m Jan 15, 2022
6m
S1: "Resilience and mental health" | Refresh 2022 | Malcolm and Penny Cox
Penny and I were very privileged to be able to teach on this vital topic. Join us for this lesson we shared at the Thames Valley "Refresh 2022" conference. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [m...
33m Jan 14, 2022
33m
S1 Ep14: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 14 - Mark 4vv35-41
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 4:35-41. Please add your comments ...
6m Jan 14, 2022
6m
S1 Ep306: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 306 | "A Methodist Covenantal Prayer"
Today I share with you a prayer I discovered which had a profound spiritual effect on me and the Watford Church of Christ when we read it together on Sunday, the 2nd of January. Here is the text: I am no longer my own but yours. Put me to what you will, rank me with whom you will; put me to doing, put me to suffering; let me be employed for you, or laid aside for you, exalted for you, or broug...
6m Jan 13, 2022
6m
S1 Ep13: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 13 - Mark 4vv26-34
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 4:26-34 Please add your comments o...
6m Jan 13, 2022
6m
S1 Ep12: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 12 - Mark 4vv21-25
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 4:21-25. Please add your comments ...
6m Jan 12, 2022
6m
S1 Ep11: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 11 - Mark 4vv1-20
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 4:1-20. Please add your comments o...
6m Jan 11, 2022
6m
S1: "Learning from the Lion" | Mark 3 | Malcolm Cox
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Today we look at Mark chapter 3. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question...
22m Jan 10, 2022
22m
S1 Ep10: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 10 - Mark 3vv20-35
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 3:20-35 Please add your comments o...
6m Jan 10, 2022
6m
S1 Ep9: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 9 - Mark 3vv13-19
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 3:13-19 Please add your comments o...
6m Jan 09, 2022
6m
S1 Ep8: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 8 - Mark 3vv1-12
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 3:1-12 Please add your comments on...
6m Jan 08, 2022
6m
S1 Ep7: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 7 - Mark 2vv18-28
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 2:18-28. Please add your comments ...
6m Jan 07, 2022
6m
S1: "Together" | Acts 2v42 | Malcolm Cox
In this sermon for the Watford church of Christ we examine the healthy practices of the early church.  What does it mean to be devoted to the apostles teaching, the fellowship, the breaking of bread and the prayers? I include here some of the quotes used in the sermon: “It was a small group…whom Jesus commissioned to carry on his work, and bring the gospel to the whole world. They were not d...
28m Jan 06, 2022
28m
S1 Ep6: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 6 - Mark 2vv13-17
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 2:13-17. Please add your comments ...
6m Jan 06, 2022
6m
S1 Ep5: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 5 - Mark 2vv1-12
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 2:1-12. Please add your comments o...
6m Jan 05, 2022
6m
S1 Ep21: "A new thing" | Episode 21 | Have mercy and sing less | Post-Lockdown church
What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43,19 NIV11) This new podcast series is my attempt to think through what we have learned, what we might retain and what we might do differently now that we a...
5m Jan 04, 2022
5m
S1 Ep21: "A new thing" | Episode 21 | Have mercy and sing less | Post-Lockdown church
What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43,19 NIV11) This new podcast series is my attempt to think through what we have learned, what we might retain and what we might do differently now that we a...
5m Jan 04, 2022
5m
S1: "Learning from the Lion" | Mark 2 | Malcolm Cox
A teaching class for the Thames Valley churches of Christ.   Today I provide an overview of Mark chapter 2 with a special focus on the first 12 verses. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malco...
21m Jan 04, 2022
21m
S1 Ep4: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 4 - Mark 1vv35-45
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 1:35-45. Please add your comments ...
6m Jan 04, 2022
6m
S1 Ep3: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 3 - Mark 1vv15-34
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 1:15-34 Please add your comments o...
6m Jan 03, 2022
6m
S1 Ep2: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 2 - Mark 1vv4-14
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 1:4-14. Please add your comments o...
6m Jan 02, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1: "Learning from the lion" | Podcasts on the Gospel of Mark | Episode 1 - Mark 1vv1-3
We are spending January and February 2022 in the gospel of Mark. Going back into ancient history Mark’s Gospel was represented by a lion - the king of the beasts. Mark presents Jesus as a victorious yet humble King coming to establish his kingdom.  Join us for these daily devotional podcasts as we learn from the lion - the lion of Judah. Today we cover Mark 1:1-3. Please add your comments on...
6m Jan 01, 2022
6m
S1 Ep305: "The value of a Sabbath Day in reviewing 2021" | Quiet Time Coaching Episode 305
Today I share the value of taking some time to review the year. I'm doing two sabbath days around Christmas and the New Year in 2021. The first is to help me review the way in which God has been active in my life in the year just gone. And the second will be to ask God to give me discernment and wisdom about the things he wants me to focus on in the year coming. What do you find helps you to r...
12m Dec 24, 2021
12m
S1: Luke 2:22-35 | “Spirit, Salvation and Sword” | Malcolm Cox
A sermon for the Watford Church of Christ  1. Spirit at work, vv25-27     - Working before Pentecost     - Year past & year to come     - Messy, but glorious     - Much like 2021! 2. Salvation at work, vv29-32     - "They are both living in a world of patient hope, where suffering has become a way of life. It now appears that God’s appointed redeemer will deal with this suffering by sharing i...
16m Dec 20, 2021
16m
S1 Ep304: Quiet Time Coaching | Episode 304 | "Luke 2vv22-35 - Righteous and Devout"
Today I reflect on the important of the little-known character of Simeon. A man accredited as righteous and devout. What does that mean? And, how might it help us prepare for the year ahead? Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions o...
10m Dec 18, 2021
10m
S1 Ep20: "A new thing" Episode 20 | Seeking Balance | Post-Lockdown church
What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43,19 NIV11) This new podcast series is my attempt to think through what we have learned, what we might retain and what we might do differently now that we a...
5m Dec 17, 2021
5m
S1 Ep20: "A new thing" Episode 20 | Seeking Balance | Post-Lockdown church
What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43,19 NIV11) This new podcast series is my attempt to think through what we have learned, what we might retain and what we might do differently now that we a...
5m Dec 17, 2021
5m
S1 Ep18: Joy in the Mourning | Episode 18 | "The Christmas Chair"
In today's episode I share the impact of contemplating my impending first Christmas after my mother's death. There are reasons for gratitude and sadness. There are decisions to make regarding the Christmas chair. These occasional, unedited podcasts are my way of processing my thoughts and feelings following the death of my mother earlier this year. If any of it is helpful to anyone else, I sha...
10m Dec 16, 2021
10m
S1: "The Two ‘Names’ of Jesus" | Matthew 1vv18-25 | Malcolm Cox
As Christmas approaches we take a look at the experience of Joseph and his encounter with the angel. Thank you for connecting with this material. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.  Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM at  the West Watford Free church, Tolpits Lane, WD18 6NU Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best ...
31m Dec 14, 2021
31m
S1: "Looking Back and Looking Forward" | Acts 2v42 | Tim and Shevvy Dannatt, Malcolm Cox
In this final class for the Thames Valley Church of Christ in 2021, Tim and Shevvy look back on 2021 and forward to 2022. Shevvy gives us some of the good news of what God has been doing among us, and Tim points us forward using Acts 2:42 as a way of focusing our priorities for the year ahead. I share a few personal thoughts from Colossians and 1 Peter 5. Thank you for connecting with us. You ...
18m Dec 13, 2021
18m
S1 Ep303: "Luke 2vv8-21 - Shepherds Spread the Word" | Quiet Time Coaching Episode 303
Today we look at the way in which God choosing a despised group of people might be a inspiration to our own desire to spread the word about Jesus. David was a shepherd: (2Sam 7:8), And looked after sheep at Bethlehem, 1 Samuel 17:15.  Jesus is, like David, a ruler born in Shepherd country. "in both testaments shepherds symbolise those who care for God’s people, including the Lord himself (Ps ...
9m Dec 09, 2021
9m
S1: "Keep Watch!" | Mark Chapter 13 | Malcolm Cox
In this sermon for the Watford Church of Christ we take a look at one of the most confusing, yet, also surprisingly practical chapters from the gospel of Mark. I do my best to give an overview of the meaning of the abomination that causes desolation and the other extraordinary predictions of Jesus. In the end, however, we must reckon with the warnings in this chapter. “Watch out (5)… Do not ...
29m Dec 02, 2021
29m
S1 Ep302: "The Two Names of Jesus" | Matthew 1.22-23 | QTC Episode 302
“All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).” (Matthew 1:22–23) Today I reflect on the connection between Mark 13 and the beginning of Matthew's Gospel. How do we stay alert without being anxious? It all comes down to trusting that we are safe with Jes...
8m Dec 02, 2021
8m
S1 Ep19: "A new thing", Episode 19: "Seesaw Masks" - Post-Lockdown church
What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43,19 NIV11) This podcast series is my attempt to think through what we have learned, what we might retain and what we might do differently now that we are m...
5m Nov 30, 2021
5m
S1: "Using the Examen to Discover God's Work in Your Group" | Malcolm Cox
In this recording for the Thames Valley churches of Christ I offer a four-stage tool for groups of Christians to evaluate the way in which God has been working in the last 12 months. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or sugges...
18m Nov 29, 2021
18m
S1 Ep238: "How to be a helpful teacher" | Session Four | Q & A
In the fourth and final session of the day, Andy, Douglas and myself do our best to answer questions from those present and those joining us online. If you would like the booklet which accompanied the teaching day, please head to my website: https://www.malcolmcox.org/handout-for-helpful-event/  Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you ...
40m Nov 29, 2021
40m
S1 Ep237: "How to be a helpful teacher" | Lesson Three: The value of the teaching community and collaborative teaching | Malcolm Cox | Teaching Tips Episode 237
In this third class I show how collaborative teaching in the Old and New Testaments can be an inspiration for ourselves today. I appeal for teachers to work together in congregations, and between congregations.  If you would like the booklet which accompanied the teaching day, please head to my website: https://www.malcolmcox.org/handout-for-helpful-event/  Please add your comments on this we...
21m Nov 29, 2021
21m
S1 Ep237: "How to be a helpful teacher" | Lesson 2 | Characteristics of Christian Teachers in Acts, Dr Boakye | Teaching Tips Episode 237
In this second class Andy shares how Jesus' model of teaching is replicated in the early Christian teaching practices. Revealing that it was normative for Luke to model the heroes of Acts on Jesus.  He expands on these three keys for Christian teachers:  1. The willingness to invest time 2. A commitment to telling the Christian story 3. The courage to push boundaries If you would like the boo...
22m Nov 29, 2021
22m
S1 Ep236: "How to be a helpful teacher" | Introduction | Malcolm Cox & Dr Douglas Jacoby | Teaching Tips Episode 236
In this introduction Douglas and I share how the idea for the "How to be a helpful teacher" event came into being. Watch this as background to the three main talks and Q&A sessions which followed. If you would like the booklet which accompanied the teaching day, please head to my website: https://www.malcolmcox.org/handout-for-helpful-event/  Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We ...
9m Nov 29, 2021
9m
S1 Ep235: "How to be a helpful teacher" | Lesson 1: Teaching Matters / Jesus’ Vision for Teaching | D. Jacoby | Teaching Tips Episode 235
Douglas spoke on five reasons why teaching is crucial, Jesus’ vision for teaching, and left us with some questions on which to ponder. If you would like the booklet which accompanied the teaching day, please head to my website: https://www.malcolmcox.org/handout-for-helpful-event/  Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a questio...
21m Nov 29, 2021
21m
S1: "Close to the Kingdom" | Mark Chapter 12 | Malcolm Cox
In this sermon for the Watford Church of Christ we examine what it means to love God with everything we have, and our neighbour as ourself. What does it mean, and what does it not mean to love God in this way? Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send ...
32m Nov 27, 2021
32m