Introduction to the series on the kingdoms discussed by the Bible with particular reference to the Kingdom of Christ and the Kingdom of God.… Read More Kingdom of Christ vs. Kingdom of God – Chapter 1 Introduction
Continuation of: Israel – land of unwalled villages, a wall and a coming war #1 Israel – full of contradictions! A wall is built And so Israel’s leaders decided to build a wall. A wall that snaked through the centre of Israel and around Jerusalem. A 436 mile long wall! The wall is the largest… Read More Israel – land of unwalled villages, a wall and a coming war #2 A wall is built
Many students of prophecy are still looking for a time when Israel is dwelling in peace and safety. They might see the present conflict in the Middle East as a prelude to those conditions that appear to be existing at the time of the Gogian invasion. My view is that the period of peace and… Read More Ezekiel 38 – Israel dwelling safely…past, present or future?
The Lamentations of Jeremiah is not a book we necessarily enjoy reading, but we need to be careful not to read only those things that give a positive message and we find encouraging. There are some gems hidden in this prophet’s words of despair and distress. The first two chapters are about how God’s anger… Read More Today’s Thought (September 02): Bear the yoke in our youth
A great national reconciliation being consummated, and the Twelve Tribes grafted into their own olive again, they will then enjoy the better promises of the second Covenant. A new heart, and a new spirit they will then possess. They will be God’s reconciled people, and He will be their God. He will call for the… Read More Jerusalem a rejoicing
Au-delà de la loi de Dieu, la justice de Dieu a été révélée, ce dont témoignent la loi et les prophètes.… Read More Droit et justice concepts très importants
Il y a la promesse de Dieu qu’il viendra un jour qui sera aussi un jour décisif, où Jéhovah, le Dieu Très-Haut, réalisera la terre, de sorte qu’elle deviendra comme un ornement, une splendeur de gloire.… Read More La promesse de Dieu pour son peuple
There is the promise that Jehovah, the Most High God, will bring the land to fruition, so that it becomes like an ornament, a splendour to glory.… Read More God’s promise for his people
What do you love? The prophecy of Zechariah, a key later prophet who returned from exile in Babylon, is now caused, in today’s chapter, to write prophecies that have a last days and kingdom era application. He has visions of the time when “Jerusalem shall be called the faithful city, and the mountain of the… Read More Today’s thought “… love truth and peace” (December 23)
Today we read what is known as ‘The Olivet Prophecy’. This was given by Jesus specifically to his disciples as they sat on the Mount of Olives looking down on the temple. He had shocked them by saying the temple was soon going to be destroyed. Much of Mark 13 is about the coming destruction… Read More Today’s Thought (August 18): “You do not know when the time will come”
Today’s thought “Who has heard such a thing?” (July 10) Isaiah completes his prophecy as a message, not to kings, the high and mighty, but to a particular class of people. “Hear the word of the LORD you who tremble at his word” (66:5). Then comes a strange statement. “Before she was in labour she… Read More Today’s thought “Who has heard such a thing?” (July 10)
This world should know that there shall come a day that the godless people will fall by the mouth and the edge of the sword and will be led away as captives to and among all nations and Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled (completed).… Read More Thought for June 10: Warning to be patient and ready
Zion is another name for Jerusalem, and 100 years ago Jerusalem was a neglected city. It had been part of the aging Turkish empire for several centuries and only those who saw significance in Bible prophecies about this ancient city were interested in its welfare. Of course, some of the scattered Jews were also interested.… Read More Zion for whom no one cares
Today’s thought “The gospel … the power of God” (July 28) Paul in writing to the Romans speaks about “the power of God”. But he is not referring to physical power such as will be shown at the time Jesus returns when the greatest earthquake ever (Revelation 16:18) and other terrible events occur. God gave… Read More Today’s thought “The gospel … the power of God” (July 28)
Reflections of/ on Jesus’ ministry Are all readings equally valid? Relation to course of Jesus ministry The ‘mystery’ of God’s kingdom – cf. The kingdom of heaven is like … (Matt. 13:24, 31, 33, 44, 45, 47) Tares: a reflection of opposition The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in… Read More Jesus the Storyteller 3 Reflections of/ on Jesus’ ministry
But those who are diligent readers of God’s word do understand! Our heading is quoted from the prophet Micah – and his words contain things we can relate to in our own days. Chapters 3 and 4 today are quite remarkable. First, the message which God gave him about the godlessness of his days is… Read More Today’s thought “They do not understand” (December 6)
Today’s thought “Disaster after disaster: behold it comes” (September 11) Ezekiel 7 is initially about the disaster coming on the people still living in Jerusalem. Ezekiel was a priest and is among those taken into captivity (1:1) some years before Jerusalem is destroyed. Those taken away are earnestly hoping to return to the land of… Read More Today’s thought “Disaster after disaster: behold it comes” (September 11)
Let us meditate on what Peter is writing about in the second chapter of his first epistle. Peter penned these challenging words! “… if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God” (verse 20). How true this was in centuries past for those… Read More Today’s Thought “Leaving you an example” (June 12)
In a few days lots of people shall come to gather in the family. For many of them it is supposedly to celebrate the birth of their god. They should remember that the real God, Who is an unseen eternal Spirit Being has no beginning at all (otherwise he would not have been eternal, meaning… Read More Thought for the Christmas time: A sense of history
Today’s thought “My help comes from the LORD” (March 13) Psalm 121 today begins with a question and sometimes this is not recognised. The Psalmist is lifting up his eyes to the hills and asking, “from where does my help come?” The pagan people around and all too often the Jewish people also, looked to… Read More Today’s thought “My help comes from the LORD” (March 13)
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