In chapters 2 & 3 of Revelation we find seven letters that Jesus Himself writes to seven churches that existed in Asia Minor in the first century. As we noted last week, these letters were intended to have at least four levels of meaning and application. They were letters to seven churches that existed at […]
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Have you ever read Second Ephesians? or First Laodica? Most of us are familiar with Paul’s letters, or John’s Epistles, but we often don’t stop to consider, and seldom do we read, the 7 letters that Jesus sent to 7 Pastors of churches in Asia Minor (modern day Turkey), yet these are full of instruction […]
This morning we continued our journey through the book of Revelation and looked at John’s vision of Jesus in chapter 1. There are eight characteristics given that help to reveal to us a little more of the Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer and judge of all things. As John turns to see this One who speaks with the […]
This morning we began a verse-by-verse study through the Book of Revelation – which is particularly timely given the rapid changes in the world. Back in October 2015 The Independant reported “Sweden ‘fast becoming world’s first cashless society’”[1]. In May last year the we read that the “UK moves towards cashless society” [2], and at the same time […]
JEHOVAH TSIDKENU – THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS What does being righteous mean? As we think about this word we probably picture someone who is honest and upright, full of integrity, virtuous, moral, good and kind. He or she doesn’t smoke or drink alcohol, doesn’t party or go clubbing, doesn’t cheat on taxes, doesn’t watch doubtful movies […]
JEHOVAH MAKKEH – THE GOD WHO SMITES Last time we saw how the Israelites had allowed bitterness to pervade their lives, and and how their subsequent behaviour was causing God to have to teach them and reveal to them how much He wanted to heal them and be their provider. He did provide, time after time, […]
Read Exodus 15 This week we are thinking about the Israelites after their amazing and miraculous escape from Egypt across the Red Sea and God’s provision of a dry passage between walls of water on either side. The Egyptian army had floundered in the tumultuous waters as the sea returned to its place and they […]
In our verse by verse study through Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians we find that Paul makes some almost throw-away-comments, yet they prove to be keys that unlock some Old Testament mysteries! It seems that the Holy Spirit has left us clues in the New Testament that reveal or help to explain things in the […]