The Art of Remaining Silent
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Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say it.
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Volume 29, Issue 5
September – October 2023
The Cherubim – A Developing Theme (1)
This discussion is intended to be an introduction to the subject of the cherubim, to lay out the essentials of the subject as they develop through Scripture. It is not exhaustive—it is just enough to start the reader on a journey of discovery. It is a beautiful subject, but a deep one, for it reveals God’s working with and through man to develop His purpose.
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Lamentations (1) An Introduction: Mourning for Jerusalem
As the story has it, Napoleon was walking through a small village in France, when he heard weeping coming from inside a small ramshackle building nearby. The sound was enough to stop Napoleon in his tracks and compel him to investigate this commotion. As he entered the building, he happened upon a group of Jews sprawled pathetically across a stone floor, reading a scroll by candlelight, weeping as they read. In astonishment, Napoleon turned to his men, wanting to know what great calamity had befallen the Jewish people for them to weep in such a way.
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The Fulness of Christ (4) – King of Kings, and Lord of Lords
During the Lord’s ministry the disciples became increasingly aware of the nobility, grace and glory of their Master (John 1:14-16): “The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father), full of grace and truth…And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace”.
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Stand Still and Consider
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In this present age, what is the most insidious threat to our spiritual lives? Physical torture and persecution are not a present threat in western countries, so is the most sinister threat the persecution of the mind? Or is it the tolerant spirit of society, that accepts every view and every lifestyle? Or is it issues within the brotherhood which mean that many become disheartened?
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Proposed referendum for a “Voice to Parliament”
Later this year the Australian Government will hold a referendum seeking approval to amend the Constitution to provide for a “Voice to Parliament” for indigenous communities. The pros and cons of this initiative are being actively debated, and discussion about it is sure to increase as the date of the referendum draws near.
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The Pharisee and The Publican
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Having spoken of the need to pray always and faint not, our Lord turns his attention to “those who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others” (Luke 18:9). The previous parable was specifically for the disciples and spoke of the manner by which God would vindicate His people. This parable is for a different audience—the religious leaders of his time—and deals with the fundamental question: how is one made right with God? In other words, on what basis does God declare a person righteous and effect reconciliation with Himself?
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