In this second study of the Song of Witness recorded in Deuteronomy 32 at the end of Moses’ life, we shall consider further references to it in Israel’s history and apostolic times. As we do so we should ever be mindful of the wonderful solidarity of the Divine revelation. Here is a Song deliber…
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Nicodemus had words spoken to him by the Lord which he could only have understood after the crucifixion and after much thought. They were spoken with such certitude and conviction that their truth could not be questioned. To the ruler of the Jews Jesus said, “We speak that we do know, and testify …
In the previous article of this series it was seen that the Call of the Gentiles was taught from the earliest times of
Israel’s history. The serpent lifted up in the wilderness provided deliverance for “anyone”, Israelite or Gentile, who looked upon it in faith. Jesus confirmed this when he …
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This article is a continuation from the previous issue of The Lampstand and considers Jesus, the response of Gentiles and Isaiah 49.
There are a number of occasions in the ministry of the Lord where Gentiles become involved in his saving work. We shall look at three of them in each of which the wo…
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As the Greek version of the Old Testament (designated the Septuagint or LXX) is frequently quoted in the New Testament instead of the Hebrew it is important for the Bible scholar to know something of this version of Scripture. In this article we will set out some general notes on the LXX and follow …
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In this article the extensive use of Isaiah 55 in the gospels and the Apocalypse will be reviewed. It also will enlarge upon the sub theme of our recent articles which have related to the call of the Gentiles.
Isaiah 55—Its Significant Place in the Servant Prophecies
The Servant prophecy o…
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There is an interesting train of thought linking the promise made to David with the Psalm he wrote as a consequence, and the words of the prophet Isaiah: “Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of…
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These words of the Lord Jesus Christ are found in John 10:27 and were spoken when he was in Jerusalem during the Feast of Dedication (v22). This was two months after the events of John 9–10:21, but as the subject matter is similar, John constructs the narrative so that both discourses are linked…
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Psalm 34 was written by David when he fled in desperation from King Saul. So the superscription informs us: “A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech (margin, Achish); who drove him away, and he departed”. David was at his wits end, and when he was identified in the Phili…
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In this article we shall explore the close relationship and understanding between the Father and His Son during his ministry. The previous article in this series dealt with similar matters, but in a more general sense for in Psalm 34 Yahweh assures all righteous men that He will hear their cries and…
“He Shall Call Upon Me, and I Will Answer Him” Psalm 91:15 Read More »
