Because Jesus is the good shepherd (John 10) he knows his sheep, and they know him. But this close friendship and trust is a reflection of a similar friendship that exists between himself and God. May we not carry on the figure to him? If he is “the lamb of God”, can we not add… Read More Today’s thought “The Lord is my Shepherd” (January 11)
Biblical quotes about God and His son in the Holy Scriptures. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Ge 1:1 NHEB)“When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said to him, “I am El Shaddai. Walk before me, and be blameless.” (Ge 17:1 NHEB) “God said to him,… Read More Bible texts to consider when looking for a Church of God
In the Messianic Scriptures we learn that the Divine Creator fathered His only begotten beloved son who in the days of his flesh here on earth, was a humble man who knew who is the Most Highest and What His Plan and Will are. God looked down from above unto that man who put his… Read More Today’s thought “He who was also subject to human weakness” (November 30)
As we continue reading the final message of Jesus in Revelation we reflect on how much heart searching it has caused believers in every generation. Its wonderful visions of an ultimate age of perfection and glory are balanced by the awesome series of woes beforehand. The last 1,900 years bear testimony to the judgements that… Read More Woe to those who dwell on the earth
Our readings in the book of Revelation lead to a description of the ultimate climax of human history – we read of visions, largely, but not entirely, in symbol, picturing God’s judgements. It is a time for opening “the book of life” (3:5; 13:8; 17:8; 20:12,15; 21:27). The seventh and only other reference to “the… Read More Today’s thought “Do not harm … until” (December 24)
In today’s reading of Mark 8 Jesus called his disciples together to tell them that the crowd wss breaking his heart. “1 In those days, when there was again a great multitude, and they had nothing to eat, he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, 2 I have compassion on the multitude,… Read More Today’s thought Mark 8 Which sings from Christ do you want to see (August 13)
Today’s thought “The LORD will provide” (January 12) Today in Genesis 22 we read of the climax to Abraham’s life – the instruction from the Lord to “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of… Read More Today’s thought “The LORD will provide” (January 12)
Consider Jeremiah as a type, or historical prophecy, of our Lord Jesus Christ: In his birth and calling: an appointed prophet to the nations, having God’s words in his mouth: Jer 1:5,9. As a lamb brought to the slaughter: Christ, having done no sin – neither was guile found in his mouth– suffered for us,… Read More Today’s thought July 11 Reading 2 – Jeremiah 1 – Historical prophecy
In Abberley Hall in the north-west of the county of Worcestershire (Postcode: WR6 6DD), since 1916 occupied by Abberley Hall School the 2020 Whit Camp shall take place. This year the theme is ‘Iconoclast’. Throughout history, humans have made icons for themselves. These are physical or mental objects built to worship and put trust in. Often… Read More Iconoclast in the picture
In the past, God spoke to our forefathers by the prophets at many times and in many ways. Throughout the times He never stopped speaking to those who wanted to listen to Him. He is always prepared to give a listening ear to those who are asking for Him or who want to have an… Read More God spoke to our forefathers and speaks to us
After Nisan 14, the memorial day for Jesus letting his close friends know that he would give himself as a lamb for God we got to remember him breaking the bread and sharing the wine as symbols for his flesh and blood, his soul (body and life) that he gave as a ransom payment to… Read More A perfect life, obedient death, and glorious resurrection
Today there are still too many people who call themselves Christian and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on the pagan holiday for the god of Spring, instead of remembering it on the day Jesus really died, April 9.… Read More Wednesday 5 April – Sunday 9 April 30 CE Pesach or Passover versus Easter
In a few days we shall have a special meeting to remember that Last Supper Jesus had with his disciple. He knew what was coming though they did not. They all thought they had prepared themselves for 15-22 Nisan, the Passover week festival. They all knew that God had asked His people to always remember… Read More Preparation for Passover
Exodus 12:14 (KJV) 14 And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.Exodus 12:3-14 (TS98) 3 “Speak to all the congregation of Yisra’ĕl, saying, ‘On the tenth day of this… Read More This day shall be unto you for a memorial and you shall keep it a feast to the Most High God
We have come in a season of which people say it is “The Time of the year‘. One of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions, “the regular sequence of the seasons” is also called “Time of the year“, but in this instance people do… Read More A season for truth and peace
Just an other few days and we have Shabbat HaGadol – literally “the Great Shabbat” before Pesach. The readings for this week bring us “wisdom” with proverbs but we also take time to remember what God did with His people. They had to know like Pharaoh had to know who is the Mightiest, the Most… Read More Preparation for unity
In Christendom there are lots of people who call themselves Christian and who say Christadelphians are haters of Jesus and haters of God, making a mockery of Jesus their god. They forget that it are they who make a clown out of God. What is so funny is that they themselves do give the answer… Read More Wanting to live in Christ’s city
Making the Name Holy Intro to the Holiness of the Name From the previous chapters you probably could understand that prayer should not be indulged in lightly. Thought and care should be taken in our approach to the Most High creator of heaven and earth, whom we may call Our Father. All the principles that… Read More Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #11 Prayer #9 Making the Name Holy
And one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. See, the Lion of the tribe of Yehuḏah,{1} the Root of Dawiḏ,{2} overcame to open the scroll and to loosen its seven seals.” {Footnotes: 1Heb. 7:14 2Isa. 11:1 & 10. } (Revelation 5:5 The Scriptures 1998+) Thus said יהוה, “Hold back your voice from… Read More Song of Praise for the Elohim Set-Apart
Lessons for us today from the songs of the Lamb: Revelation is a very difficult book for us to understand. It is a visual and a cartoon which looks at events that are going to lead up to the return of Christ and the Kingdom of God. It emphasises that Christ is worthy and is… Read More The Song of The Lamb #8 Revelation 15 Lessons for us today
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