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The author reflects on the biblical readings for May 6, 2007. She asserts that apostle Peter's growing understanding of the will of God is integral to the interpretation of the tale of the let down sheet. She explains how apostle Luke continually shifts the meaning of the conversion of Peter, demonstrating changes in the understanding of the latter and the hearers of the tale. She cites the significance of the remarks made by Jesus Christ during the Last Supper as Judas leaves to hand him over to the authorities.

The author reflects on the biblical readings for May 20, 2007. She mentions how the apostle John was rebuked for bowing down in worship to the angel after he saw the new heaven and earth as related in the book of Revelations. She cites the importance of the pairing of verses in the book of John 17:20-26 because it delineates those who have a right to the blessings of the holy city from those who are cursed and kept outside it. She notes a portion in the Revelation reading where the identity of Jesus Christ is made clear.

The article presents a sermon on the problem of meaning in the New Testament, of intelligibility. It cites a section in the Book of Acts which has two tales running in parallel, that of Paul and that of Peter. It compares the Acts with the Book of Revelation, saying that where Acts seems clear enough to one who will work at it a little, Revelation seems opaque. It provides an interpretation of the Gospel of John, stressing the need to share John's experience that no matter where he looks, he sees something significant and beyond proper description.

The article presents a sermon for the 15th of April about the way Bible should be handled. The author expresses his disagreement to the suggestion that the Bible, being divinely inspired and a sacred text, should somehow be taken at face value. It cites several verses in the Gospel of Luke in which Luke speaks about the signs and wonders done by the apostles. It also provides an interpretation of the reading from John 20:30-31 and states that the message is not from Apostle John at all, but from Jesus Christ.

The article examines sexual morality in the Bible. Sex instruction is required by the syllabus and taught by teachers who look at the social and moral implications of sexual behavior. Israel considered the theme of a land married to the Lord brings with it notions of intimacy and union, as sexually explicit, creative and companionable. Apostle John describes the wedding at Cana as the first of the signs of the glory that is on display in Jesus Christ.

The article presents a theological sermon about the requirements to be Christ's disciple based on the Book of Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22, Epistle of James 5:1-20, and the Book of Mark 9:38-50 for a September 30, 2012 ministry. It states that the followers of Jesus should have trust, acceptance, and allegiance to the Lord. The teaching emphasizes that the personal adversities are the true test of discipleship.

The author reflects on the biblical passages from the books of First Kings, Psalm, Ephesians and John for August 23, 2009. She acknowledges the fact that Jesus Christ's teaching about eating His flesh and drinking His blood causes uneasiness. She stresses that Jesus is encouraging His disciples to receive His words and accept the bread that He provides. She relates her experience of convincing a sick woman to receive the Holy Communion.

The author reflects on Jesus Christ as a good shepherd according to the Book of John in observance of the Easter. He notes that Jesus Christ had sacrifice his own life to save the sheep he serves from Almighty anger. He adds that the sacrifices of Christ for men did not mean that he benefited from destruction of men but reflects his willingness to safeguard those who belong to him. He stresses that Christians can fulfill Christ's desire for family likeness by loving one another.

The author reflects on the story of Pentecost in the bible. She compares the Holy Spirit to violent wind or the descent of divided tongues of fire or like being drunk on new wine. She stresses that the image of new wine, parties and drunkenness can be found in the Old Testament and New Testament. She notes that people who get drunk on God become objects of mockery due to their behavior.

The article presents information on a Gospel that focuses on testimony. It mentions that the true identity and purpose of Jesus is disclosed in the testimony of John the Baptist and other people. The author says that as Christians, people must find ways of translating the Gospel to its own time and context.