January – February 2006
43:14–17 Redemption from Babylon: a New Exodus
In this section the Exodus theme continues. The fall of Babylon is announced and promised. This is the first time Babylon is mentioned since 39:3–6 where the impending captivity in that land is foreshadowed. The captivity is to be followed, after 7…
As a new year commences, we turn once again in our daily reading of the Word to the “book of beginnings”—Genesis. Reviewing the staggering events of fulfilling prophecy during the past twelve months, it is a wonder that we could see the dawning of 2006, but in the unquestionable wisdom of Yahw…
Genesis – the Book of Beginnings Read More »
It has certainly been a significant year. The Jewish ‘exodus’ from Gaza and Israel’s subsequent political upheaval have gained significant press. We have witnessed widespread riots over a number of weeks in France, with thousands of cars and buildings destroyed by fire. In the very land where …
An Earth Corrupt Before God Read More »
Tribulation. It’s a strange word. It’s an uncomfortable word. It’s a word that spells trouble—severe affliction, suffering, distress, oppression. It’s not the kind of thing we welcome. It’s the kind of thing we actively avoid. We do everything we possibly can to keep it at arms’ length…
“Companions in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ” Read More »
As we are all daily disturbed with the continual flow of news of ‘natural’ disasters, the tragedy of terrorism, the effects of plagues both real and threatened such as the ‘Asian Bird Flu’, the immorality and violence in our own neighbourhood, as well as worldwide, we must endeavour to lift …
Turning Away Ungodliness from Jacob Read More »
It is clear from Scripture in both Old and New Testaments that the return of the Lord Jesus Christ will be both preceded and accompanied by tremendous times of trouble for the world. Before his advent these troubles will serve as signs to encourage his followers and serve as warnings to be prepared …
The Time of Trouble Read More »
Such will be the astonishing declaration when Yahweh installs His glorified Son atop the “holy hill of Zion” (Psa 2:6). None will be able to doubt the origins of the new King, now triumphant over all flesh, for truly this has been the divine purpose before the foundation of the world (John 17:1�…
“Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee” Read More »
The book entitled The Faith in the Last Days, was produced by The Christadelphian in 1948 to commemorate the centenary of the writing of Elpis Israel. It consists of a compilation of valuable articles written by Bro John Thomas and in the Introduction, Brother John Carter made the following observat…
Man in the Image and Likeness of the Elohim Read More »
“The Bible is the enlightener. If men would not be carried about by every wind that blows, let them study this. It will unfold to them the future, and make them wiser than the world. The coming years will not be years of peace. The policy of the Autocrat will be to throw his adversaries off their …
Faith Which Works by Love Read More »
It has been said: “Cyrus may justly be considered as the wisest conqueror, and the most accomplished prince mentioned in profane history.”
Cyrus II The Great was the fourth ruler of the Achaemenian Dynasty to rule Persia. This dynasty is represented by the following genealogical table.
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“Cyrus, He is My Shepherd” Read More »
