Our exhortation for this morning is taking us back in mind to that journey, recorded in Luke 24, when the risen Lord joined the company of two disciples on the way to Emmaus. We can imagine the earnest, yet sad, discussion between the two disciples still trying to accept the dreadful events of three…
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There are two verses in this chapter that highlight the patience of the saints, the keeping of the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus (v12,13). The word translated “patience” is an extremely interesting one. The Gk hupomone has a meaning of ‘an abiding under’, which reminds u…
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“That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death” Philippians 3:10
We have seen how the resurrection was an object of hope for those who died in faith; it was the recurring theme of apostolic witness and the e…
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“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren” 1 John 3:16
The blessings of a united brotherhood in Christ are immeasurable. They help ensure the stability of the ecclesias and the spiritual growth of individual me…
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Our theme of “Christ and Caesar” is a challenging one. It implies two masters each expecting loyalty and undivided service, yet what they stand for is so diametrically opposed that no man can serve both masters. The danger is that in trying to give service to both masters, conflict of conscience…
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“The Final Consolation” written by Brother Robert Roberts has long held a treasured place in our literature expressing as it does the joy of the saints converging on the Temple of the future age. It has inspired many brethren and sisters to make that their own dream and object of strong desire. …
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In the shadows of Gethsemane, he said to his three friends, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death”. The Son of God, who could still the fury of wind and storm, was now engulfed in a storm of a different kind: a storm of grief and heartbreaking sorrow of mind. In the turmoil of his min…
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Mary and Martha had seen the glory of God in the amazing resurrection of Lazarus. They were eye witnesses of his power to save from the bondage of death. Friends and neighbours who were there at the tomb of Lazarus saw a sign and a mighty wonder. They saw and believed on him. Mary saw, believed and …
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At the tender age of eight years old there was no way that young King Josiah could assume the responsibilities
of the throne of Judah, nor could he educate himself in God’s ways without help. Josiah was wonderfully blessed
with two outstanding parents: his mother Jedidah and his “father” of …
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What would be the greatest of all Yahweh’s benefits? Would it be to be called out of the nations to be a people for His Name? To be given a hope and a vision of the Kingdom? As members of the body of Christ, to enjoy the privilege of fellowship together in Christ? Or to enjoy family life in the Lo…
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