It felt like a bit of dejà vu to hear a good sermon on Titus last Central, after writing and talking about basically exactly the same thing last term (cf “be a tool” mentality mentioned to Daniel Thomas and Daniel Sim). James Fletcher was back after not seeing him for a few years since he left Ridley, and gave a really stonking piece of exegesis. He had lots of padding and illustrations, and gave a training slot at the end as application, but at the start I was impressed how cleverly and unobtrusively he managed to get exactly the flavour of the Titus attitude from gentle use of just a few verses. Best exegesis of the week.

This morning also, Julian gave what will probably go down as a bit of a classic. Very cautious, tidy and thorough exposition going through leadership in Proverbs. One of the top Eden sermons of the term to listen to.

In the evening, a Westcott chap gave a rather more confusing and bizarre talk instead of a sermon. Exegesis, alas. Some interesting ideas, but somehow didn’t quite work for me. Oh well.