“No Way Out”
We shall consider this remarkable prophecy, consistent as it is with all that the prophets have spoken, verse by verse and phrase by phrase.
24:16–23 Worldwide Chaos and Judgment Gives Place to the Manifestation of Christ and the Saints in Jerusalem
Verse 16 (continued) “…
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Isaiah 24–27 is a section in its own right within the prophecy. It deals with the conflict between Israel (spiritual and natural) and the world, and the ultimate triumph and blessedness of Zion, when Yahweh reigns therein in glory with “his ancients”. These chapters follow a lengthy section of…
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Isaiah 24
24:7–12 The Day of Pleasure Turned Into a Nightmare of Mourning
Verses 7–12 “The new wine mourneth, the vine languisheth, all the merryhearted [NE8 revellers] do sigh.
“The mirth of tabrets ceaseth [RSV timbrel is stilled], the noise of them that rejoice [RSV the jubilant]…
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Jesus is the most strikingly unique man in human history. The New Testament Gospel accounts record that he spoke like no other man (John 7:46), he did works like no other man (John 15:24), his origins were like no other man’s (Luke 1:35), he was without sin like no other man (Heb 4:15), his brutal…
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In the previous article, we considered how David confronted some of the ‘caves’ of his life, either in physical or mental peril and anguish. We continue this theme, considering more of David’s experiences. As a man after God’s own heart, he can help illuminate the darkness we may experience …
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B. Live in the Spirit, not in the flesh (5:13-26)
i. Liberty is not licence (5:13-15)
13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love t…
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We saw in the previous article how life-hanging it had been for James to have personally witnessed the newly-risen Lord (1 Cor 15:7). How wrong he had been, and now humbled by his conversion, how he threw himself into converting his family (Acts 1:14). This was then followed by selfless service �…
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Have you ever felt like you were living your life in a cave, perhaps emotionally, or even spiritually? At times, we may feel quite dark, lonely, depressed or spiritually deflated. Personal weaknesses can bury us in guilt and illness or bereavement can leave us feeling isolated. Relationships, fami…
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Approved by his Father
At the commencement of his public ministry, Jesus made his way to the Jordan to be baptised of John the Baptist. Upon his baptism the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit descended as a dove upon him, with the accompanying words, “Thou art my beloved Son; in whom I am wel…
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Prayer of Thanksgiving and Dedication
In this record we see Jonah at his best. In direst peril, facing what seems sure to be certain death, the real depth of his character emerges. We see him as he is. There is no one to impress, no false face to put on. And he is presented before our gaze as a man…
