There are some roles in the ecclesia which are small but mighty. Sometimes just a few Bible verses disguise very human circumstances of difficulty, success, disappointment, and joy. With this in mind we are going to consider some exhortations from the life of Abigail—a remarkable woman who was more than happy aspiring to a supporting role in her desire to save her household.
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In our previous article we looked at the prophet Elijah who told God that he could no longer continue with the work. He was, in effect, saying “no” to God!
Elijah here in this record joins a group whose words, thoughts, and actions challenge or contend with the will of God.
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Here’s a question to consider. If God came to any one of us—if he appeared in a dream, or if he sent an Angel, and commanded any one of us to do something—how would we respond? I don’t know about you, but I would imagine that I would probably be too scared to do anything else other than wha…
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The Gospel of John, penned from Ephesus around AD65[1], was written to believers living in the last days. Set in this tumultuous time, it has a context not too dissimilar from our own. Read from the perspective of its initial audience, it reveals lessons for those living in the last days; a group that we believe ourselves to be part of.
The Lord, Whom Ye Seek, Shall Suddenly Come to His Temple Read More »
Each Sunday, we come to remember Christ and to think about the wonder of his love which he displayed in giving his life on the tree. And in this exhortation we want to consider the Lord Jesus Christ in his three offices: as king, priest and prophet as outlined in Deuteronomy.
The Prophet Like Unto Moses Read More »
In Paul’s epistle to the Romans, he dedicates nearly all of chapter 4 to argue (using the example of Abraham) that we are made righteous through faith, not by works of law or circumcision. However, in a chapter which talks extensively about Abraham’s faith shown in his implicit belief that God w…
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During our lifetimes, the opportunities we are presented with are limited by time. And it is our response to the circumstances of life that can result in poor time management. Take, for instance, the lessons of Ecclesiastes chapter 3. Between verses 2 and 8 we are given fourteen pairs of opposites�…
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Over the last year our vocabulary has been enriched with numerous new words, including ‘self-isolation’, ‘pandemic’, ‘quarantine’, ‘lockdown’, ‘social distancing’, ‘Zoom’, and ‘working from home’. Through the media we are aware of the extent of significant disruption to l…
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Jeremiah must have been one of the bravest of all the prophets.
For over 40 years he warned and encouraged a nation which was in advancing spiritual decline; a people who responded with growing resentment and anger. But Jeremiah refused to dim the light or blunt his message. His courage and endur…
Jeremiah 32 – An Investment in the Future Read More »
It is always interesting to know the individuals Paul is writing to when we read his letters, and this letter to the Philippians is no different. Who lived in Philippi? Well, Acts 16:14 tells us that Lydia “a seller of purple” was baptised there and her whole household, and in verse15 it tells u…
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