A Paraphrase by Brother John Martin (5)
Romans 4
v1. Let us go back before the Law. If we do not boast about our national distinctions, which the Law made amongst men, we certainly boast about our descent from Abraham. Look at his life.
v2. Do you think that Abraham really did an…
Introduction: The Purpose of the Kingdom Age
Some view prophecy as a spiritual sandpit where we can build, refine, or even demolish our prophetic ideas at will. It’s as if this ‘part’ of God’s Word is a plaything; somewhere we can display our own intelligence or spiritual prowess and con…
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There is no doubt about God’s willingness to answer prayers, “Call upon me and I will answer” (Jer 33:3). Again, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and …
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There is nothing and nobody like our God. He created the whole universe, and He alone sustains it at every moment, so of course, nothing can compare to Him. He is not just a big force that is so timeless and powerful that we can never hope to know Him; He is an actual individual with whom we can ha…
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Psalm 134 is the last of the 15 psalms entitled, “A Song of degrees”.
These psalms (Psalms 120–134) form a specific collection of songs, ten of which contain no author’s name. Of the other five, four were written by David and one by Solomon. The title of the psalm contains the definite a…
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There are few things more beautiful and soothing than walking through a forest or grove of trees. Scripture has much to say about these majestic woody perennials, from the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind (Gen 1:11) to ‘the wood of life’ that will provide healing for the natio…
This series is an abridged version of the notes for the Australasian Youth Conference to be held in April 2025, God willing. May we all encourage our young people and each other concerning the topic of 1 Timothy.
The sixth chapter of 1 Timothy encourages us to be rich in spiritual matters toward…
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Questions
What materials could be used by an Israelite to construct an altar?
After leaving the Ark, what did Noah offer on the altar he built?
Which wicked king saw an altar at Damascus and told Urijah the priest to build one like it in the temple?
Where did Abram build his first alta…
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Genesis 2:1-3
Day 7 – The Sabbath
Chapter division should be at the end of verse 3. Verses 1-3 describe the seventh day.
Verse 1
“The heavens and the earth” – No definite article in the Hebrew. Contrast Genesis 1:1 where the definite article is used. The phrase here relates…
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As the world enters another politically unpredictable year, the purpose of God steadily marches forward. Russia continues to forge deeper ties with Iran, and Israel stands strong and confident amongst its neighbours, albeit frustrated with the terms imposed upon it for the release of the remain…
