March – April 2023
The gospel of Matthew frequently delineates two classes of people. Disciples are either wheat or chaff; sincere worshippers or hypocrites; those who serve God or those who serve mammon; those whose fruit is good or those whose fruit is evil; those who are wise builders or those who are foolish. The Lord’s classification is brutally challenging.
The Sheep and The Goats (1) Read More »
In our previous article we looked at the prophet Elijah who told God that he could no longer continue with the work. He was, in effect, saying “no” to God!
Elijah here in this record joins a group whose words, thoughts, and actions challenge or contend with the will of God.
When the Faithful Said No (2) Read More »
“Unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come”
We have been following ideas that Paul presents to us through the Philippian epistle about the relationship of the Father and His Son, and how together they were able to deal with the negative effects of our nature with complete success.
Some Encouraging Thoughts from the Epistle to Philippi (2) Read More »
Judah: taking their inheritance
What became of the children of Judah when they went to take their inheritance? At the beginning of Judges we see the tribe of Judah defeating the Canaanites (Jud 1:1-4). In that account we note that there are some parallels with Joshua 15:13-19 where we learn of Caleb’s offer
Caleb (4) – “He Had Another Spirit” Read More »
Eternal life is the glorious hope of those who know God and who know the Lord Jesus Christ. We define the gospel as “the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ” (Acts 8:12). More than half the clauses in the BASF refer to the Lord Jesus—his birth, life, ministry and death;
The Fulness of Christ (1) – “Whose Goings Forth Have Been From of Old” Read More »
Satchel Paige, the baseball philosopher is credited with the saying, “How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you was”. There are some fairly young people who would give an age much beyond their actual years and there are some elderly people who would say that they were in their mid-twenties.
One of the largest and most important rivers in Israel today, the Kishon River is amongst the most complex. It rises in the hills about Tabor and Gilboa, and flows along the Plain of Esdraelon from the Jezreel Valley to the sea at Haifa Bay.
Restoring Life to the Kishon River Read More »
Under pressure from the ‘woke’ forces in Western society and the desire to remain relevant, sectors of Christianity are evolving into what is called ‘Progressive Christianity’ or alternatively ‘Liberal Christianity’.
This shift has seen a dramatic revision of the way the Bible is viewed.
The Fallacy of Progressive Christianity Read More »
Put not your trust in princes
The Scripture is clear as to where our confidence is to be placed. It is certainly not in ourselves, nor should it be in the rulers of this world, whether political rulers or business leaders:
“Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.
Seek Ye First (22) Read More »
The Times of Israel – 2 January 2023
Israel ranks among 10 most powerful countries in annual list; 4th strongest military
Israel is one of the 10 most powerful, politically influential, and militarily strong countries in the world, according to a roundup for 2022 published by US News & World Report.
