September – October 2019
Whilst Simeon was embracing the Son of God in his arms, an aged widow named Anna drew alongside the small group. She, too, had been drawn to this spot to witness the remarkable pronouncements of salvation and glory announced by the Father through Simeon.
It is interesting to note that in …
Simeon and Anna – Looking for Redemption in Jerusalem (2) Read More »
We often comment about the destabilising effect of good and bad kings throughout the history of Israel and the ongoing effect on the spiritual barometer of the people. But it’s not about highs and lows when we look at 2 Chronicles 25—it’s a chapter about the results of mediocrity—a k…
Amaziah – The King With An Imperfect Heart (1) Read More »
Saul’s second test concerning the Amalekites has been likened to a ‘final exam’ that would determine his fate once and for all.1 The Task given to Saul was to ‘devote to destruction’ the Amalekites and all they had. ‘Haram’ against Amalek had to be specifically commanded, as it no…
In first century Palestine, if you aspired to be a tax collector you could expect to earn a very good standard of living. There was a problem though—to be successful you would have to cheat, swindle and be dishonest. Oh, and be good with extortion. On the other hand, those who were on the …
The Call of Matthew Read More »
From around 610BC, Nebuchadnezzar began the invasion and destruction of the ancient kingdom of Judah. What had begun as a theocracy moved through various stages of its sometimes glorious history until finally, after over eight centuries of living in their promised land Zedekiah, the last mon…
Babylonian Captivity – The Ecclesia In Exile (1) Read More »
The Word of God does not waste words on unimportant information. With this in mind, we need to ask ourselves, why is Genesis 23, containing 20 verses, inserted into the divine record? The chapter is the only record in Scripture which details a woman’s death. The chapter introduces us to th…
The Years of the Life of Sarah Read More »
There is an old story about a man driving through the countryside who becomes hopelessly lost. Spotting an old farmer sitting on a fence, he pulls in and gets out of his car to inquire about directions. “Mister, can you tell me how to get to Centerville?” “Nope”, says the farmer. “…
Mytilene (pron. mit-l-ee-nee) is the capital city of the Greek Island, Lesvos, in the north eastern Aegean Sea and was established in the south-eastern part of the isle.
In the first century AD Mytilene was a small islet just off the coast of its larger neighbour Lesvos. Both were connect…
Seal impressions, known as “bulla”, are frequently found during archaeological excavations in Israel. They were created by pressing a seal or stamp, often set in a signet ring, into a soft piece of clay on the top of a string, which was tied around a linen bag or similar parcel. Over tim…
Introduction
Some people hate to do it. Some love to do it. Some go to great lengths to avoid doing it. Some do it too much. While there are many different attitudes toward work, one thing remains constant: work must be done. Since the Garden of Eden everyone has worked or depended upon someo…
14 Biblical Principles of Work – Dignity and Fulfilment in Work Read More »
