September – October 2010
Sadly, Jeroboam’s name has bad connotations. Once the Scripture concludes the two narratives of his life his name occurs just a further 25 times, usually in the context of the bad pattern he set for all the kings of Israel (except the last, Hoshea, 2 Kings 17:2) who followed him: “Jeroboam the s…
Jeroboam – Rising Star Without Spirituality Read More »
In these verses the second of two illustrations from the natural world is presented, the likeness of the Word of God to the rain that falls upon the earth. In the first illustration (v8–9) Yahweh declares that His thoughts transcend man’s thoughts as much as the heavens are higher than the earth…
“For as the rain … So shall my word be” Read More »
NO bride, however much in love, would think of running down the aisle at the wedding ceremony. No maiden, however much in love, should think of becoming engaged too hastily. Engagement is not a means of ‘securing’ a companion who might otherwise get away. When we become engaged we have given a p…
Preparing for Marriage Read More »
Question: Who was the “Satan” of the book of Job? Was he an angel?
The identity of the Satan of Job 1–2 has been the subject of debate within the brotherhood from its earliest days. It is not our intention, except incidentally, to argue with the proposition that in t…
Bible Questions, Difficulties Read More »
The first time that brethren of the modern era faced the issue of military service was during the American Civil War (1861–1865). The ferocity and carnage of this war has scarcely been equalled in history with 625,000 deaths (1 in every 50 of the total American population). The fiercest theatre of…
Conscientious Objection to Military Service Read More »
Responding to his commission to be the Lord’s “chosen vessel”, the Apostle Paul preached the gospel of Jesus Christ fearlessly and consistently and in doing so founded numerous ecclesias throughout the Roman Empire. There is no doubt that his vision for those ecclesial lampstands was that they…
The Ecclesia of God in Corinth Read More »
In 1917, Bible students were thrilled when the British, assisted by her “young lions” began pushing the Turks out of Palestine. That October, the success of the legendary cavalry charge by the Australian troopers of the 4th Light Horse Brigade against the strategically placed Beersheba, opened t…
The View from Over There Read More »
In Deuteronomy the land of Israel is described as “a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of valleys and hills” (8:7), which “drinketh water of the rain of heaven” (11:11). Today, however, Israel’s natural water sources are no longer able to meet the increasing …
Israel’s Water Crisis Read More »
Paul argues that at the very core of the purpose of God is the concept of election, of God calling out select people to bear His name (Acts 15:14). The purpose of God must needs be selective. If all were called and all were chosen none would seek to give Him glory by manifesting His character, there…
Holding On to Our Calling – Romans 9 Read More »
What a sad background is recorded for the teenage Miriam! Living in Egypt “the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them.” While this may have been a good thing, the growing number of Israelites frigh…
