A love for God’s house, Pt1 Scripture: Psalm 84:1-2 Eleven Psalms bear titles that specifically reference the descendants of Korah. Cp Num 16:31-35. Yet some were spared from this wrath and continued to play a role in the work of God. The words of this Psalm must be seen from […]
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The names of God #11: The God of glory
The names of God #11: The God of glory Scripture: Acts 7:2 Here is another name of God that is revealed in the context of Abraham’s experience of God. The name is used by Stephen many centuries later when describing the experience of God that Abraham had in Ur of […]
The love that covers sin
The love that covers sin Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8 Peter addresses one aspect of the working of Christian love in this verse. The love that is to mark the people of God is clearly defined in Scripture. It is so because it is a vital evidence of the true Christian. […]
Ancient insight into the modern drugs scene
An ancient insight into the modern drugs scene Scripture: Rev 18:23, 9:21 These passages are set in the last of the last days. They describe the days just prior to the coming of the Lord Jesus when the ancient city of Babylon will once more be prominent as a world […]
The names of God #8: The judge of all the earth
The names of God #8: The Judge of all the earth Scripture: Genesis 18:25 Once more we return to the life of the friend of God to learn of another name by which God is known. Justice is an intrinsic aspect of the identity of God. He has from the […]
Revival Pt3: Facing the costs of departure from God
Revival #3: Facing the costs of departure from God Scripture: Ps 80:8-19 The Psalmist is in this Psalm calling on God for restoration to fellowship and the restored favour of God. He must therefore acknowledge the fact that departure has taken place. They have turned away from God and as […]
The names of God #8: The Lord of Hosts
The names of God #8: The Lord of hosts Scripture: 1Samuel 1:3 The first mention of this great name is found in these verses. Cp also v7. It is found on the lips of a husband and wife in times of national and personal distress. In terms of their specific […]
The names of God #6: The Lord that healeth thee
The names of God: The Lord that healeth thee Scripture: Exodus 15:26 In a place called Mara, a place of bitterness, Israel learned the comforting significance of this name. It was a place of testing and bitter disappointment. Under the stress of thirst, an at first yielding to the pressure […]
The names of God #6: Jehovah-Jireh
Jehovah Jireh Genesis 22:14 Again the life of Abraham, the friend of God, provides a fresh insight into the character of God. Abraham is now well over 100 years of age and yet we find him still learning of the Lord. I GOD SEES AND HIS PROVISION WILL BE SEEN. […]
I can do all things through Christ
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 […]