From this title, taken from Jesus’ words in Mark 10:33–34, it is clear that he knew in detail what would befall him in Jerusalem at the hands of Jew and Gentile.
Caiaphas had obtained the confession from Jesus that he was the Son of God, Israel’s King, which he could use to persuade Pilate,…
Delivered to the Gentiles to be mocked, scourged, spat upon and killed Read More »
In this editorial and the next we shall consider the final episode in the life of our Lord: we shall contemplate what was required to “fulfil all righteousness” (Matt 3:15), so that he might be “the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). Our Lord’s submission to …
“… Calvary, There They Crucified Him”. Read More »
In this editorial we shall contemplate pressures and circumstances our Lord and Saviour faced as he strove to please his heavenly Father in all things and to live a perfect life. The conquest of sin, sinlessness, and the upholding of God’s righteousness was the precondition for salvation: this was…
“Thou Art My Beloved Son” Read More »
These words are taken from Psalm 45:2 and describe him who was “fairer than the children of men”, whom God has blessed forever. In the psalm we are also told the source of such a blessing: “thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oi…
“Grace is Poured into Thy Lips” Read More »
Jesus Christ played the pivotal role in our redemption and it is essential for us to be constantly mindful that we have been “bought with a price”. It is hard for us to comprehend how the Creator of heaven and earth, One so great and powerful, could take cognizance of wayward mortals and…
Ye Are Bought with a Price Read More »
These words were spoken by our Lord to the blind man (John 9). Just how relevant they are and how broad their application only becomes apparent upon reflection. The Jews attempted to convince the blind man that Jesus was a sinner, but he was adamant; an unprecedented miracle had taken place putting …
“For Judgment I am Come into This World” Read More »
One of the greatest dramas the world will ever see will be the conversion of Israel when our Lord returns: “There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: For this is my covenant unto them when I shall take away their sins” (Rom 11:26-27, citing Isa 59:20…
“What are These Wounds in Thine Hands?” Read More »
“Bear ye one another’s burdens” (Gal 6:2). If you are anything like me you probably flinch when you read these words. Maybe you too feel a sense of inadequacy. Also James challenges us when he says, “If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto th…
Bearing One Another’s Burdens Read More »
In the mercy of God a new year, 2012, has commenced. It brings new opportunities for service and spiritual growth. Have you ever looked at prayer in the context of new year’s resolutions? Few if any of us would feel that our prayers are adequate; life for many of us is so cluttered and reg…
“Men Ought Always to Pray” Read More »
Decisions determine the directions of our lives. Some of the most important decisions are made early in life when perhaps we are least able to do so, as we have not had much experience to make us wiser. Many of us were young people with Christadelphian parents and brought up in the Truth, and in tha…
What’s Important and What’s Not? Read More »
