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
Today’s thought “Our refuge and strength” (January 26) Today’s Psalm 46 fills us with a sense of awe; one cannot avoid concluding it is a prophecy that has its ultimate application to the climax of the era in which we live – an age when God is ignored and is believed by most not to… Read More Today’s thought “Our refuge and strength” (January 26)
In the previous chapters we have looked at historical facts and stories told or predicted in the Bible. All the texts telling about future events that really came to happen should get us to think about the validity of those words. In the bible we do find God’s Plan with the world and as such… Read More The most incredible feature of the prophecies
Prophecy concerning Babylon In the days of the prophets of Israel (850-560 BC approximately) two great military powers arose in the territory around the Euphrates and the Tigris rivers, now known as Iraq. The earlier was the Empire of Assyria, with Nineveh as its capital. During two centuries the Assyrians carried out invasions of the… Read More Prophecy concerning Babylon and Israel
To whom does prophecy belong? With the Book of books the Bible we have a most remarkable book in our hands. Its account of the origin of evil; its unparalleled record of God’s dealings with the nation of Israel; its searching message through their prophets; its “good news” proclaimed by Jesus Christ and his apostles;… Read More Who has the power of prophecy?
##### I TIMOTHY 4:14 14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the LAYING ON OF THE HANDS of the presbytery*. [*Order of the ELDERS] * To remember Ac 6:6 whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands upon them.… Read More Memorizing wonderfully 62: 1 Timothy 4:14 Not neglecting gifts given
Romans 15:4 4 Whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning that we through PATIENCE and COMFORT of the SCRIPTURES might have HOPE. * To remember 2Sa 23:2 The Spirit of Jehovah spake {1 } by me, And his word was upon my tongue. {1) Or in } Ac 1:16 Brethren, it was needful that… Read More Memorizing wonderfully 60 Written for learning to have hope
Brexit, The Bible, What next? 2 studies given at Nottingham University Recent political events in the UK have sent shockwaves around the world. The Brexit, which was unexpected by the majority of analysists and political observers, has caused so much of the turmoil we see in the political arena today. Positively re-affirming that *the most… Read More Brexit, The Bible, What next?
“«For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.» The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” (Psalms 19:1 ERV) “1 And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of… Read More Bible, God’s Word to edify (ERV)
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
I. Prolog (1:1-8) A. Preface (1:1-3) B. Greeting to churches in Asia (1:4-6) C. Prophetic sayings (1:7-8) II. Call vision (1:9-20) III. Letters to the seven churches in Asia (2:1-3:22) IV. Seven seals (4:1-8:5) A. Vision of God’s throne (4:1-11) B. Vision of the enthroned Lamb with the scroll (5:1-14) C. Seals #1-4: Four horsemen… Read More Contents of the Book of Revelation
Online Broadcast – Rugby Prophecy Day Saturday 25 February RUGBY PROPHECY DAY – SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2012 DV – ONLINE BROADCAST If you are unable to attend the prophecy day in person for whatever reason, you are very welcome to join us online. You will be able to listen to the talks via audio link… Read More Rugby Prophecy Day
Isaiah, the Book according the ESV Study Bible. Here you can find some fragments from one of the Study Bibles of English Bible translations which we use as one of our Standard Bibles, namely the ESV. [1:1] The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days… Read More Isaiah’s Book of the Messenger of Glad Tidings
Structure of an ecclesia and connected expenses If one wants to form an ecclesia or church community we are dependent on several juridical and worldly matters and are not able to avoid particular expenses. Today the time is ripe that we should let people come in contact with God’s Word and show them what is… Read More The Ecclesia in the churchsystem
Belgian Ecclesia Brussel - Leuven 