Introduction to Lamentations
The book of Lamentations contains five lamentations, which all refer to the destruction of Jerusalem and of the Kingdom of Judah by the Chaldeans. Each song bewails the unutterable misery that has befallen the covenant people in this catastrophe, and the disgrace whic…
In Luke 7:36-50, we read of “a woman of the city, which was a sinner” anointing our Lord’s feet with her tears. By this action, she joins a unique list of those who are expressly associated in some way with the feet of Jesus.
Among others in this catalogue, you’ll find the likes of Legion…
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In 1 Kings 15, we have the inspired record concerning several kings in Judah and Israel approximately 22 years after Solomon’s death. In this chapter, we are introduced to Abijam, the son of Rehoboam, who only reigned for three years, and to Asa his son, who reigned for 41 years in Jerusalem.
A…
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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. Th…
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.
Evolutionists use this argument to postulate that such sim…
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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 th…
Pride
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). The cause of this pride:
their secure dwellings (v3-…
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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 t…
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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.
In the Summer 2023 issue of Biblical Archaeology Review, Zohar Am…
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Go to the ant
The Proverbs are full of practical illustrations of how we need to be diligent in our everyday operations:
“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the h…
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