September – October 2023
Tarsus, the capital of the ancient province of Cilicia, is located near the eastern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Situated today, 10 miles (16 kilometres) inland from the sea, it served as a port city due to the Cydnus River (today the Tarsus Çayï) passing through Tarsus on its way to the sea. The river was navigable by ships from the Mediterranean coast to Tarsus.
Homology refers to similarities of body structures or organs between species. For example, the vertebrate skeleton across fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds are very similar; notably they all have a spine with ribs and a skull.
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From the beginning, God let the earth sprout vegetation, created plants with seeds and trees bearing fruit. He formed valleys and rivers and established the mountains. He made our eyes so we can see His beautiful creation. He made our ears so we can hear the birds chirping, the trees creaking and the wind blowing. He made our nose to appreciate the smells of earth and fresh grass, of flowers as they blossom and bloom. But He also made our mouth—a mouth to praise and glorify Him!
The pride of Edom is emphasised in this prophecy. We read phrases like “the pride of thine heart” (v3), “that saith in his heart, who shall bring me down” (v3), “though thou exalt thyself” (v4), “spoken proudly” (v12).
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Since 1982, the Pinetown ecclesia has been involved in the organising of a Summer Bible School in South Africa, which is held at the end of December each year. We have been fortunate to secure speakers from oversees on many occasions, which has added tremendous value to those attending, to enhance …
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The Bible describes a “balm” of Gilead that is counted among “the choice fruits of the land” (Gen 43:11). Renowned for its medicinal and aromatic properties, it was a prized product in ancient times as it is today.
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The Proverbs are full of practical illustrations of how we need to be diligent in our everyday operations
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Rumination has the following definitions: “the act of thinking carefully and for a long period about something” and “the act of bringing up food from the stomach and chewing it again”. Yet, are these definitions really that different? One is the ‘chewing over’ of an idea in the mind, the other of food in the stomach. The eating definition is associated with a group of animals called ruminants, including cattle, sheep, goats, deer, giraffes, camels, and llamas. Being a ruminant was one of the requirements of clean animals under the Law (Lev 11:3; Deut 14:6), where “chewing the cud” is simply another way of saying rumination.
“When he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, ‘Come!’ And out came another horse, bright red. Its rider was permitted to take peace from the earth, so that people should slay one another, and he was given a great sword.” (Rev 6:3-4 ESV)
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Sometimes, otherwise insignificant objects discovered in archaeological excavations have a greater value when closely studied. Objects may also be laid aside because the technology to interpret them is lacking. Two inscriptions discovered in Israel illustrate this point.
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