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”
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)
(An excerpt from Samson Revisited by Michael Storey, page 35) Both Samson and the Lord Jesus had been separated for the Lord’s work and were blessed by Him. So too were Israel as God’s chosen people (Exodus 19:5,6; Deuteronomy 7:6-8). Under the law every man child born was to be holy to the Lord. But… Read More ‘Samson Revisited’ – The principle of separation
Today we began reading the letter to the Hebrews. The author is not named, but was probably Paul who wrote it as a message to his fellow Jews. He didn’t name himself because a prejudice against him had developed and some would have ignored the letter if it had been obvious it came from him.… Read More Today’s Thought “He is able to help …” (May 30)
Early in Acts we read of Peter preaching, “Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out” (3:19). All who do this should be “eagerly waiting for him” ready for when he comes “to save those who” are doing this, with oil in the lamps, ready to cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom!… Read More Todays tought (June 2) Repenting whilst eagerly waiting for Christ’s return
Jesus Is Greater than Moses Today we look at three letters of the apostle Paul to the Hebrews. The man who first prosecuted the followers of Jesus but was called by Jesus now understands that those followers of Jeshua (Jesus Christ) have to be holy brothers and sisters, who were called by God. People who… Read More Today’s Thought “Jesus Greater than Moses” (May 31)
Though in the vision of today’s reading in the Book of Zechariah, the wickedness of Judah is contained and sent far away to Babylon, where it is not only tolerated but is worshipped, Zechariah’s prophecy also gives us an inspiring look into the future when those who “endure” will “reign with the king in Zion”.… Read More Today’s thought “The vision of the branch and unleashing judgment upon the whole ear” (December 22)
Today’s Thought “Let us then with confidence” (May 30) In reading the letter to the Hebrews we uncover a rich mine of thoughts that challenge and stimulate our thinking. It is packed full of encouragement for those whose aim is to genuinely follow in the footsteps of Christ! But we must take care not to… Read More Today’s Thought “Let us then with confidence” (May 30)
Congregational Worship Paul does not spend time in this letter explaining how worship should be arranged, but he does this in other letters. For example, in his letters to the believers at Corinth he deals with problems they were having in their communal worship. It is something to watch out for as you are reading… Read More How should we worship God? #5 Congregational Worship
The 21st of February we read Psalm 90 in our Daily Bible Readings, but in our service this week it has also been a reading we took at heart. This time to remember us that there is only One Eternal Being or God and that people should not forget that Jesus was not eternal. Jehovah… Read More Today’s thought “On the eternity of God” (December 17)
An excerpt from Deuteronomy for Disciples by Brother Alfred Nicholls, page 108 As Israel concludes this year’s celebration of Yom Kippur yesterday, we do well to remember that atonement comes through the Lord Jesus. Moses does not spare to underline the wickedness of the people. Their rebellion at Horeb took place while he was in… Read More The principle of atonement
In the previous postings we came to see that Jesus walked on this earth as a son of man, was seen by many, and was impaled. After his death he was put in a grave to be resurrected by his heavenly Father. In case this son of man would be God having come in a man, how does that fit the bible sayings and who, after faking His death and resurrection (because God cannot die), would be than the mediator between Him and man? In this article we look further at this son of man who is our saviour and mediator between God and man.… Read More When you believe Jesus is God: who do you think is the mediator? #2 Firstborn from the dead our advocate
In this world there are lots of people who call themselves Christian but do not follow the teachings of Christ Jesus nor do they worship the same God as Jesus worshipped. Jesus worshipped the Only One true God, who is an eternal Spirit. We can wonder if those name christians (or false christians) seriously believe… Read More Living as a believer in Christ
COLOSSIANS 3:1 1 If ye then be risen with Christ, SEEK those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of GOD. [~YAHWEH~ Elohim Yisraail.] * To remember Eph 2:5-6 5 (ASV) even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together {1 } with Christ (by grace have ye been… Read More Memorizing wonderfully 72: Colossians 3:1: Christ seated on the right hand of God
ACTS 7:56 56 And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of GOD. * To remember Mt 3:16-17: “16 And Jesus when he was baptized, went up straightway from the water: and lo, the heavens were opened {1 } unto him, and he saw the Spirit… Read More Memorizing wonderfully 52 Acts 7:56: the Son of man standing on the right hand of God
The latest issue of Faith alive was distributed at the end of August. The new editorial panel has done much to enhance the content on this youth magazine, and some challenging subjects have been tackled in that particular issue. In the interesting magazine for youngsters the authors delve into the depths of the human mind… Read More Issue 116 of Faith alive
Coming together From the acts of apostles and from early civil writings of the first century of our contemporary era we come to know that those who want to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ tried to come together at different occasions. There was not set one specific day in the week, but they could… Read More Why we do not keep to a Sabbath or a Sunday or Lord’s Day #6 Sunday or the Lord’s day
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