May – June 2004
Let us observe in our mind’s eye an ecclesia coming together on a Sunday morning in circumstances vastly different to our own. The ecclesial hall is an abandoned warehouse lying close to the harbour of a particular city. There is a supposed meeting time, but given certain circumstances, the brethr…
Would it be Enough? Read More »
There are several singular aspects in the life of Joseph. We all know of his father Jacob’s special love for him, of Joseph’s unchanging love for his brethren, of the strong passions of Joseph, illustrated by the sevenfold repetition that “Joseph wept”. So in the dramatic, compelling story o…
Joseph and the Word of Prophecy Read More »
Paul was a man of great resolve. He had to be. It was a sad fact that many opponents undermined Paul’s ministry, some from within the brotherhood and some from outside. In spite of strident opposition Paul would not be distracted from his duty to preach the gospel. Paul was no shrinking violet: he…
Be Ye Followers of Me, Even as I Also am of Christ Read More »
When we think of the vast extent of the universe we feel overwhelmed not merely with a sense of man’s smallness, but with the difficulty of thinking of God the Creator. The contemplation of the power and energy in the moving spheres, the terrifying distance of space, somehow more awesome because e…
Men of God have always resorted to the hope and consolation of the Scriptures in times of trial and persecution. The Apostle wrote, “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Now the God of pa…
I Rejoice at Thy Word Read More »
We had come out of a far country because of the name of Yahweh. We had heard in Sheba about the great house that King Solomon had built for His name. Stories were reaching us that this temple was going to last forever and that Solomon was ruling over his kingdom and prospering as no man had ever don…
The City of Solomon Read More »
There is an old saying that says, “Trifles make perfection but perfection is no trifle”.
When we contemplate this for a moment, we perceive its truth. In great works of art, it is that added touch that makes the ordinary painting a masterpiece. In athletics, a runner may win every race by a f…
These be the words—this is the opening to a book that has been described as one of the most dramatic in the whole of the Bible. The drama of the book of Deuteronomy focuses on the lone figure of Moses as he delivers his final, moving words to Israel—words which served to remind them of the past�…
We live in a world of tragic irony. The Middle East crisis continues. Europe expands and unites into a latter-day Holy Roman Empire while a resurgent “Christian” Russia moves forward in its role within “greater Europe”. The Papacy is in its strongest position of power for over 200 years and …
The Final Phase in the Kingdom of Men Read More »
The message of promised comfort and pardon to God’s people in the early verses of Isaiah 40 is followed by the intimation that the “glory of Yahweh would be revealed”, following the moral preparation of His people. This work was performed by John the Baptist to whom these words refer (Matt 3:3…
“Say unto the Cities of Judah, Behold your God!” Read More »
