November – December 2008
Our anthems and hymns are often taken word for word, or paraphrased from the very Bible we hold most dear – God’s Most Holy Word.
God’s Word
So when we sing those words, what are we thinking? We are encouraged by Paul to “let the word of Christ dwell in us richly in all wisdom; teachin…
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Scarcely any experience in life gives more joy than the birth of a child. Parents, grandparents, family, friends and indeed all the ecclesia rejoice at this new life, innocent, still, full of promise.
Praise at the birth of the Saviour
So the first instance of praise in the chronology of the N…
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This article is the edited transcript of an address delivered by Brother John Martin on 1st October 1966 at a Young People’s Study Weekend held at Victor Harbor. The study weekend involved study groups considering several key Messianic Psalms. This was a memorable weekend for all who were there an…
When God condescends to put a man’s name in such close association with Himself that He describes Himself as the God of that man, we may be sure that there is some good reason for it which deserves to be searched out. We are not without some guidance concerning some of the significances of such a …
From August 8–24 the whole world was absorbed in what has been touted the “greatest show on earth”, the 2008 – 27th Olympiad, held in Beijing, China. No expense was spared to make this extravaganza something the world would never forget (the estimated cost was $40 billion), and to convince a…
Isaiah 50
50:4–9 The Third Servant Song
This remarkable prophetic song marks off a significant advance, telling us in graphic detail what the Servant’s work will entail. In the opening song we learn of his ultimate victory, that he will not fail until he has set justice in the earth; t…
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The change from our present frail weak nature to immortality will surely be accompanied by the desire to give perpetual praise to the One Who has made this change possible. And what more appropriate way than to burst forth in song with a strength and vigour that was never achievable in our mor…
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We all know that praise is an essential part of prayer and is often associated with music. In fact, the first hymn sung at our Memorial Meetings should always be a hymn of praise. Furthermore, following the example of the Lord’s Prayer, our prayers should begin and end with praise. But…
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“Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we are incorruptible.”
From August 8–24 the whole world was absorbed in what has been touted the “greatest show on earth”, the 2008 – 27th Olympiad, held in Beijing, China. No expense was spared to make this extravaganza something the world…
