September – October 2005
While the modern approach to describing, diagnosing, understanding and treating depression is for the most part well organised, this approach is a relatively recent phenomenon and depression has of course been around, unchanged, for centuries. This article examines how we understand depression and h…
“But though He cause grief, yet will He have compassion” Read More »
The final verses of Isaiah 42 speak of the blindness of the national servant, Israel, and the suffering it has brought upon Israel. There has been a complete inability to relate the afflictions with the cause and to recognize that Yahweh has controlled events. In chapter 43 assurance is given that…
Babylon reached its zenith under Nebuchadnezzar. A great builder, he ennobled the city with temples, palaces and monuments: he also constructed new moats and walls to strengthen its defences. It is estimated that up to twenty years supply of food could be stored in Babylon. In addition, the city wal…
Our daily Bible readings bring us to Paul’s second Epistle to the believers in Corinth. There is perhaps no other writing in which we gain such insight into the life and character of Paul himself.
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed: perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, bu…
Christ, the Comfort and Mercy of God to Us – 2nd Corinthians Read More »
From London to Beijing the hand of God is very clear in the bombing of London’s Underground and Europe’s new found ally against the US in China. In this article some more personal lessons are drawn from the London bombing, even though it is clear that events such as these are in line with well k…
“Men’s Hearts Failing Them For Fear…” Read More »
We have all been called to glorify the Father’s name, that we might be unto Yahweh a name, a praise and a glory (Jer 13:11). This statement comprehends our entire calling into the divine family of Almighty God, but such a calling brings with it a very serious obligation for each of us to uphold Ya…
“If there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” Read More »
The saints are to bring the world unto Christ by teaching, by power, by example. The whole world will be One under Christ and ready to be delivered up to God. Our lives today are a learning experience for the greater work ahead.
The Big Picture
Unity or oneness is not a natural characteristic of h…
The Unity of the Spirit Read More »
No other nation has ever done such a thing. But Yahweh commanded that Israel, essentially a nation of small farmers, should come together in a special place where His Name dwelt, three time a year. There are great lessons for ecclesial life here as we contend with the apathy of the latter days.
The…
Three Annual Feasts and the One Nation of Israel Read More »
This beautiful prayer offered by the Lord in John chapter 17 is the climax of his last hour with his disciples and in addition to being a prayer to the Father on their behalf, would also serve as words of personal exhortation to those who heard it. It is an intensely personal prayer of the Son with …
That They All May Be One – John 17 Read More »
In the early days our brethren and sisters loved to come together around the Word of God. Such occasions were very welcome interspersed with hearty hymn singing. Life held none of the so-called comforts of today’s western society, but enthusiasm for the Truth was a refreshing—exciting experience…
A Special Gathering at Orient House Read More »
