St Matthew 13: 53 – 58 When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked. “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, […]
URC Daily Devotion 16 January 2026
St Matthew 13: 47 – 52 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad […]
URC Daily Devotion 15 January 2026
St Matthew 13: 44 – 46 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he […]
URC Daily Devotion Wednesday 14 January 2026
Wednesday 14 January 2026 St Matthew 13: 36 – 43 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is […]
URC Daily Devotion Tuesday 13 January 2026
Tuesday 13 January 2026 St Matthew 13: 31 – 35 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a […]
URC Daily Devotion Monday 12 January 2026
Monday 12 January 2026 St Matthew 13: 24 – 30 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then […]
Sunday Worship 11 January 2026
Today’s service is led by the Revd Dr John McNeil Scott Introduction Good morning, good afternoon and Happy New Year! My name is John McNeil Scott and I serve the United Reformed Church in my work as Principal of the Scottish College. Our college is based in Glasgow and seeks to help the church through the […]
URC Daily Devotion 10 January 2026
St Matthew 13: 1 – 23 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer […]
URC Daily Devotion 9 January 2026
St Matthew 12: 46 – 50 While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. Someone toldrea him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.” He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” Pointing to […]
URC Daily Devotion 8 January 2026
St Matthew 12: 38 – 45 Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.”He answered, “A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For as Jonah was […]