“2 In that day, the LORD’s branch will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the beauty and glory of the survivors of Israel. 3 It will happen, that he who is left in Zion, and he who remains in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even everyone who is… Read More Biblical verses about the righteous branch
“1 If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth. 3 For ye died, and your life is hid with Christ… Read More Today’s Thought: “Your life is hidden” (May 16)
God’s righteousness is at hand and now beyond the law of God, God’s righteousness is revealed, to which the law and the prophets gave witness.… Read More Law and justice very important concepts
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
Greatest commandment Written By Paul Zilmer What’s the greatest commandment? Anyone who has been around the teaching of Jesus, for any time at all, knows the answer. Jesus answers the question with a quote from the Law, from Deuteronomy 6:4-5: “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the… Read More Today’s thought ‘the Greatest commandment” (April 23)
The disciple Jesus loves Written By Paul Zilmer In the gospel that bears his name, John never actually names himself. He does, however, talk about “the disciple Jesus loved”. Most Bible students conclude he is referring to himself. It’s an odd way to identify yourself. If you wrote a letter and called yourself something similar,… Read More Today’s thought “the Disciple Jesus loves” (April 20)
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
Many people hearing us talk about the end times question us why it does take so long before we come into the Last Days.… Read More Why are the End Times taking so long
In our lives, there is a time for everything. When we come into the world, we are not aware of anything and just experience things, while it is our parents who are allowed to live their time joyfully when having a child. That child must be brought up by them, where there are moments that… Read More Time for this and that
In our busy, fast-paced lives, it can feel like the hours fly by and we don’t have enough moments to devote to the activities and pursuits that truly inspire or energise us. We are so taken by our daily duties, we often forget Who is giving us all the hours and minutes of the day… Read More Busy, fast-paced lives, thinking there are not enough hours for God
The Lord Bless You Written By Paul Zilmer Sandwiched between the technical details of completing a Nazirite vow, and the details of the offerings for the consecration of the tabernacle, the Lord charges Aaron and his sons to pronounce a beautiful benediction on the people of Israel: The LORD bless you and keep you; the… Read More Today’s thought (March 25) “Jehovah bless thee, and keep thee”
There are a couple dozen mentions of Jesus touching people when he healed them. The healing Jesus did was personal, one-on-one. There are only two cases I can come up with of Jesus healing someone long distance: The centurion whose beloved servant was deathly ill recognized that Jesus could heal with a word (Luke 7:1-10).… Read More Thought for March 16: Touch
Will God Ever End Suffering? This is the whole point that is so often missed. The assumption is made that God is to blame for suffering (which, as we have seen, He is not); that all suffering is bad (which is wrong); that if God allows suffering He therefore does not love us (when it… Read More Suffering and the God of Love #5 Will God Ever End Suffering?
Everyone knows what a scapegoat is: someone who is made to take the blame for something, allowing the actual perpetrator(s) to go scot-free. The origin of the term is in Leviticus 16, in the directions given for the Day of Atonement. There are two goats, one to be sacrificed and one “scapegoat”. Modern translators leave… Read More Today’s thought “Scapegoat” (March 09)
You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence? An autobiography for a church sounds weird. Though, certain churches can use some history exposure. Throughout history, there have been many groups of people who tried to form a community or religious group where they wanted to worship the Divine Creator of heaven and earth. Like there… Read More How the autobiography of the Belgian Christadelphian community would look like
Mark 8 During his public life, Jesus played it clear to get whole crowds behind him. Many of them came to see his miracle works but also to hear him tell, for them he seemed like a master. Today’s lecture tells us that those listeners sometimes forgot to bring food and drink, so they looked… Read More Denying yourself and doing God’s Will while following Jesus
Outstretched arm Written By Paul Zilmer One of those terms we encounter over and over in scripture is “the arm of the Lord”. Usually it is said to be “outstretched”—active in doing something, not passive. Sometimes we find the Lord’s “right hand” referred to; often enough, in context it’s equivalent to the arm. Here’s a… Read More Today’s thought “outstretched arm of Jehovah” (February 01)
“I have been crucified with Christ,” Paul writes to the Galatians. He touches on the same idea in Romans 6, where he says of all who have been baptized into Christ, that “our old self was crucified with him.” Jesus himself originated the idea, telling us that anyone who would follow him must take up… Read More Today’s Thought: “Crucified with Christ” (January 29)
Good Written By Paul Zilmer “No one does good. Not even one!” In Romans 3:10-18 the apostle Paul quotes from a series of six Psalms, a Proverb, and Isaiah, all making this same point. There is no one who is righteous. All turn aside. Why say it so many times? Maybe so it will… Read More Today’s thought “No one does good” (January 28)
Do not hesitate to ask and to believe that when you seek and ask it shall be given unto you.… Read More What can I do for you
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