Doing all things through Christ Phil 4:13 These words a filled with a remarkable confidence. Paul, now an older man, and a prisoner in Rome. Cp 1:5, 7. He has faced distresses beyond those of a prisoner, 1:15-16, 2:25-27. He also speaks of being abased and being hungry and […]
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The names of God #5: The most high God
The names of God #5: The most high Genesis 14:17-24 Life of Abraham was one of rich experience of God. He who had begun as an idolator in Babylon, had met the God of glory (Acts 7:2) and lived a life of the pilgrim in touch with God—the friend of […]
Made wise by God
Made wise Psalm 32:8-9 The Psalm has a stated purpose. Maschil is derived from the Hebrew term ‘to make wise’. Scripture itself is wisdom and the source of wisdom for men. Cp Ecc 12:11, 2Tim 3:15. There are many different aspects of wisdom communicated to men by the grace of […]
The names of God #4: Adonai
The names of God #4: Adonai Psalm 110 Here is a recorded conversation within the Godhead. There are solemn statements and declarations made here, reflected in the words used. Said is from a verb which indicates a solemn statement; while an oath is in view, v4. The Father is speaking […]
The names of God #4: Adonai
The names of God #4: Adonai Psalm 110 Here is a recorded conversation within the Godhead. There are solemn statements and declarations made here, reflected in the words used. Said is from a verb which indicates a solemn statement; while an oath is in view, v4. The Father is speaking […]
Revisiting the pit
Revisiting the horrible pit Psalm 40:1-3 The memory of God’s saving mercy is a sweet theme for the believer to return to. It is the mind of God that we reflect often on what He has delivered us from. The Scriptures often enlarge on this theme as God’s servants […]
The names of God #3: Jehovah
The names of God #3: Jehovah Exodus 3:14, 6:3 The name before us in these verses is the name Jehovah. It is revealed now, 2500 years after creation. It is important to see that this additional piece of information about God is linked with what is already known of Him. […]
Paul’s journey to Rome, Pt3
Paul’s journey to Rome, Pt3 Acts 28:11-31 As the final phase of Paul’s journey to Rome begins in v11, we are introduced to a second ship that was to take him. There is here an interesting tale of two ships! This one and that which Paul had initially sailed on […]
Paul’s journey to Rome, Pt2
III ESCAPE TO MELITA Cp v27-44. The modern name of the island is Malta. There is a short period of time when the promised deliverance is worked through. It does not happen instantly. In that time faith in the promises of God was tested. Renewed fear, v27-29. There are still […]
The names of God #1: El-Shaddai, the first name revealed
The first name of God Exodus 6:3 The name recorded here was evidently the first name God revealed to men. At this point it has been in use for approximately 2500 years. Being first, it evidently is foundational to a right understanding of God. N.B. the use of Jehovah […]