These astonishing chapters demonstrate that the God of the Bible is the sovereign Lord of history. The question remains however, are you trusting in yourself, world leaders, or the God of Israel? Hezekiah was
Names and places in the Bible are incredibly important. However, Bethlehem Ephrathah is not even listed in the vast collection of the cities of Judah in Joshua 15 but it is of immense importance
What does an ancient text written 4500 years ago, have to do with us today? Everything! The priest would not rush into the tabernacle and we should not rush into the presence of the
The remaining chapters of Exodus are centred mainly around the Tabernacle. Thirteen chapters are devoted to the description of the Tabernacle in Exodus[i] and fifty chapters in the Bible[ii]. Why is the Tabernacle so
James is a practical book which speaks of a living, active faith which includes praying for specific needs. How do you respond when you are suffering? Do you pray and how do you pray?
James is not targeting ‘the wealthy’ in Chapter 5 but rather rich oppressors. He is concerned with our attitude towards money and its misuse which causes unnecessary misery to multitudes. James is not promoting
James uses the term ‘brothers, brethren or my brethren’ thirteen times in five chapters. He uses this term frequently since he is concerned with how we treat others in the congregation. Do not judge
Since James is writing to the believers, these strong words about war, fights, lust, murder and covetousness apply to us. James probes about the cause and where wars and fights originate from. Often, we
There is heavenly wisdom and earthly wisdom, or divine wisdom and human wisdom. Which voice are you listening to and what type of wisdom is shaping and influencing you? Who is wise and understanding?
Just recently I visited the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, the oldest public museum in the UK and carefully noted the exhibits relating to biblical archaeology. Admission is free. I was able to park at
Although James 3 is a famous passage imploring us to be careful with the use of our tongues, the whole of this letter admonishes us to bridle our tongues (James 1:19, 26; 2:12; 3:5-8;
Is it possible to have a genuine saving faith without works? Seven questions are asked in this passage and some of these questions are rhetorical. If rhetorical questions reveal a self-evident response, why are
James outlines the scenario of how one who is well attired and another shabbily clothed, are sometimes treated differently in a congregation. Sadly, this situation has occurred innumerable times worldwide and throughout the years.
Are you searching for inspiration? The first article focused mainly on the great Harold Abrahams. This second part of the centennial tribute will look more closely at the life and legacy of Eric Liddell,
One hundred years have hurtled on and the modern Olympics have returned to Paris, reminiscent of the groundbreaking performances by the sprinting legends Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell. Both men have left enduring legacies
Amongst the controversy, England have exhibited flashes of inspiration when it matters and now Southgate’s men find themselves in an historic overseas final against a brilliant Spanish team. Bellingham, Kane, Saka and Watkins have
Wimbledon is the pinnacle of tennis tournaments but what is there beyond Wimbledon and the tennis world? Getting the serves in If the ball lands outside the service box on the second serve, then
Are you a doer as well as a hearer of the word of God? “Instead of blaming God under our trials, let us open our ears and hearts to learn what He teaches by
Introduction to James I wonder what comes into your mind when James informs us, count it all joy when you fall into various trials? Do you subconsciously glance over that? Does it seem strange
The gospels, especially the Gospel of John and Paul’s epistles, have at times been considered by some to be antisemitic, as has the book of Acts. Certain passages have been proof texted and read
History repeats itself as antisemitism continually resurfaces and inevitably backfires! Balak the King of Moab hired Balaam, a pagan prophet to curse Israel, though instead of cursing Israel, Balaam was only permitted by the
Sometimes we are bemused when we consider that the Lord hardened Pharoah’s heart and that God actually used Pharaoh to achieve His purposes. We know His knowledge is unsearchable and His timing is perfect
Previously I have written about the Jewish setting of John’s Gospel, although questions remain with regard to the specific audience that John was writing to. Matthew’s Gospel was written to a Jewish audience, Mark
When we leave this earth we are all departing to one of two destinations. Will you be ready when Messiah comes? Many missed His first coming and failed to understand that there would be