This message draws out the covenant relationships in which we as Christians find ourselves, our saving covenant in Christ and the church; the marriage covenant and also the family covenant. Each has been given by God and initiated by Him, but each carries a human response and responsibility 5 according to the covenant that I…
This message looks at the central place of life in God’s plan and purpose and how when used properly it is a means of God-glorifying and people-blessing witness. We contrast the living faith of a young girl in exile to that of a covetous man at home 2 Now the Syrians on one of their…
This message highlights the work of OT prophets and the fact that they both preached and wrote their messages. We begin by looking at the absolute necessity of the Written Word and its benefits in Christian Life and witnessing. It empowers us and encourages us with the presence of God. 4 Yet now be strong,…
As we face the many difficulties of life, we know that God is always in control and He will provide comfort and peace through the difficulties so that He may be glorified. Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image 3 King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits[a] and its breadth six cubits. He set…
In the opening verses of Galatians, Paul seeks to immediately remind his readers of the one true gospel. In this passage we see that the gospel has authority, that the gospel of grace through Christ brings peace, that the gospel means rescue by God’s will and that the gospel brings glory to God. Greeting 1…
Examine afresh the attitudes of those at Jesus’ crucifixion. Are we any different? Jesus Delivered to Pilate 15 And as soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council. And they bound Jesus and led him away and delivered him over to Pilate. 2…
What is Jesus’ response to the excluded, or somebody society rejects? What about you? Jesus Cleanses a Leper 40 And a leper[a] came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.” 41 Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to…
This message again shows that evangelism is essentially the work of Christ, which He works out with His people. We are to live in relationship with Him, so that He is publicly made known, but he is The One who draws all People to Himself. 32 And I, when I am lifted up from the…
The message begins by looking at the Eternal care of God, contrasted with the unchanging human condition, our sin. It concludes by looking at the Unequalled love of Christ, in that He was willing to die for those who hated him. 8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still…
This message shows us Moses, man who remains steadfast while it seems the whole nation has turned away in idolatry. His faithfulness stimulates the nation to rise up in God-honouring worship. The Tent of Meeting 7 Now Moses used to take the tent and pitch it outside the camp, far off from the camp, and…