Lamentations (1) An Introduction: Mourning for Jerusalem

Exposition | by | Volume 29, Issue 5 | September – October 2023

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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

Exposition | by | Volume 29, Issue 5 | September – October 2023

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

Exhortation | by | Volume 29, Issue 5 | September – October 2023

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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”

Letters to the Editor | by | Volume 29, Issue 5 | September – October 2023

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

Editorial | by | Volume 29, Issue 5 | September – October 2023

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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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Antioch

A Natural History of Biblical Lands | by | Volume 29, Issue 4 | July – August 2023

After Alexander’s death in 323BC, his generals, the Diadochi, divided up the territory he had conquered. Seleucus I Nicator secured the territory of Syria, and he proceeded to found four ‘sister cities’ in north-western Syria, one of which was Antioch on the river Orontes near the Mediterranean coast, a city named in honour of his father Antiochus.Today the city lies in southern Turkey.

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A Summary of the 37th Australasian Youth Conference Held in Adelaide in April, 2023

Inter Ecclesial News | by | Volume 29, Issue 4 | July – August 2023

From 2pm on 15 April 2023, 400 young people gathered at The Retreat at West Beach to spend eight days in fellowship around the Word of God. The program included studies, discussion groups, sports, offsite activities, and free time to spend building good bonds.

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