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Study 1: 3rd 9th July

Readings from the Gospel of John

Bible Reading
“In the beginning was the one who was called the Word. The Word was with God and was truly God. From the very beginning the Word was with God. And with this Word God created all things. Nothing was made without the Word. Everything that was created received its life from him, and he gave light to everyone. The lights keeps shining in the dark and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John Ch 1:1-5 Contemporary English Version).

I was visiting the Garvin Institute of Medical Research in Sydney recently and asked one of the scientists in their research into cancer and human life, whether this swayed him towards a believing in God or not. He said that his research into cells supported his belief in evolution, but how life all began was beyond his understanding.

John wrote his biography on the life of Jesus Christ and our bible studies will take us through this great book. In our reading, John was convinced that Jesus, who he spent 3 years with, was truly God and was responsible for creating all of life. This includes our life. If this is true, then we exist only because of Jesus and we depend on him for all of life.

The game of golf that we have developed and enjoy so much is part of our life and therefore is also, a gift from God. We can enjoy all good things God gives us with thankfulness. In golf we strive to do our best, make friends, enjoy the great outdoors, play the competition and learn patience. God has much to teach us about life on the golf course, while we play.

Our reading reminds though of a darkness that exists, that robs us of life and God’s goodness. We all have had first hand experience of the darkness in our lives, in others and the world.

The good news is that Jesus is able to pierce through the darkness, his power and love overcomes the darkness that tries to destroy us. This is why when believers talk about Jesus, it’s mostly about good news, not bad.

When we trust our life to the one who gave us life, then we are in good hands both in this life now and also beyond the grave. Jesus said these words:
“I am the one who raise the dead to life. Everyone who has faith in me will live, even if they die.” (John Chapter 11:verse 25 CEV).

I have decided in life to trust my life to Jesus, because I believe there is no one better to trust in life. Why not read John with me and make up your own mind.

Prayer
Jesus, Lord God and Creator of all of life; thank you for who you are and for all of life. Thank you for the great game of golf, through which we develop our skills, learn about patience, meet new friends and enjoy the amazing world you made. We rejoice you are the light of the world. As Jesus conquered the darkness on the cross, so we put our trust in him to lead us to light and life. Amen.

• 5 June: Oatlands Golf Day
• 24 - 26 July: SCA Annual Conference
• 6 - 9 Sept.: PGA Merchandise Show
• 15 Oct.: Wyong Trainee Pro-Am