Ben- Hur and the Story Behind the Story
I have watched this movie more times than I can remember; the 1959 version that is and yet never tire of it. This is not merely a film review since the message of Ben-Hur
8th March 2022
Jon Taylor
Ezekiel 38:1-23 Gog and Allies Invade Israel
Dr Chaim Weizmann, the first president of Israel stated famously, “The Jewish nation is a ghost nation. Only the God of Israel has kept the Jewish people alive.”[i] Insightfully, David Ben Gurion, the first
24th February 2022
Ezekiel 37:15-28 Ephraim and Judah United Through Messiah-One Nation and One Kingdom
We live in exciting times since several biblical prophecies have been fulfilled in our era, particularly with reference to the re-establishment of Israel as a nation on May 14th, 1948. The prophecy of the
21st February 2022
Ezekiel 37:1-14 Can These Bones Live?
The valley of the dry bones coming to life is probably the most well known passage in the book of Ezekiel and one of the most misinterpreted. It has roused artists and musicians as
15th February 2022
Exodus 15:22-27 Bitter Water made into Living Water
The children of Israel had just crossed the Red Sea, observed the first Passover and sung the song of Moses. They were embarking on a wilderness journey towards the Promised Land that would continue
1st February 2022
Foreshadows of Messiah-Melchizedek
Melchizedek is one of the most mysterious and intriguing characters in the Bible. He seems to fade into the background as quickly as he emerges in Genesis 14:18-20 to bless Abram and God Most
18th January 2022
Foreshadows of Messiah-Noah
The example of Noah, especially in connection with the ark, is a foreshadowing, or type of Messiah. This applies with reference to deliverance and protection that the ark provided as the only means of
17th January 2022
Foreshadows of Messiah-Abel
Abel was a forerunner of Messiah since he was a shepherd who was counted as a righteous prophet (Luke 8:50-51). He was also slain despite his innocence and was obedient unto God. Yeshua (Jesus)
12th January 2022
Foreshadows of Messiah-Adam
Adam was the head of the human race and in the Scriptures, he is compared and contrasted with Messiah. Do humans sin because they are sinful, or are they sinful because they sin? Adam
11th January 2022
More than a Mensch
Was Yeshua (Jesus) a mensch, meshuggah or Messiah? Jesus is the most famous Jewish person that ever lived but if you ask people who He was or is, there will inevitably be a variety
21st December 2021
How can we Find Peace that Lasts? Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth Peace (Shalom) Among Those with whom He is pleased (Luke 2:14)
Two millennia ago, a multitude of angels praised God saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace among those with whom He is pleased (Luke 2:14).” The shepherds hastily made their
14th December 2021
The Moral Argument for God
Why is it that there are so many books on the subject of crime in most bookstores? And why is there no shortage of series, films, documentaries, and even theatrical performances centred around crime,
4th December 2021
Worshipping the Creator not the Creation
Environmentalism has been on the political agenda for quite some time now, but this year has seen a series of significant events. The Extinction Rebellion protesters have enlisted wide support, other groups have blocked
24th November 2021
The Cosmological Argument for God
Today we hear much of the intelligent design argument for God and possibly less of the cosmological argument for God, than in past centuries. The cosmological argument is a logical argument pointing to a
18th November 2021
Review of ‘The Search’
How does one delineate between fact and fiction? Lorna Simcox had an accomplished background in writing in the newspaper business. She was keenly aware of how accounts can be concocted and embellished convincing many.
11th November 2021
Exodus 15:1-22 The Song of Moses-God sets us Free that we might Serve Him (5 minute read)
This is the oldest song in the Bible, but what is the purpose of the song of Moses? The children of Israel had just crossed the Red Sea and were praising God in song
27th October 2021
Yeshua Performed Miracles Proving He is Messiah
If God created the heavens and the earth in six days out of nothing, then turning water into wine, being born of a virgin, entering our world as fully God and fully Man and
22nd October 2021
The Jewish Setting of John’s Gospel
When we consider the Jewish setting of John’s Gospel it helps us to understand John’s purpose for writing. John wrote that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God and
16th October 2021
Great Jewish Thinkers (Yeshua) Jesus of Nazareth- The Greatest Jewish Thinker who ever Lived
Many great thinkers have influenced multitudes in their era and beyond, though none compare with Jesus of Nazareth. That is a strong claim, but it can easily be substantiated. He never authored a book
1st October 2021
Review of ‘Twelve Jews Discover Messiah’
Yeshua chose twelve disciples to follow Him, and this book presents the testimonies of twelve individuals who found Messiah. Some of his disciples were fisherman from Galilee and another was a tax-collector (an occupation
29th September 2021
1 Samuel 3-Part 2 -Honouring God
Now imagine that you are Samuel. God has imparted a vital message to proclaim to Eli, but you are not going to be the bearer of ‘good news’ . I doubt Samuel slept much
20th September 2021
1 Samuel 3-Samuel Called and Eli’s House Judged-Listening to God and Honouring Him
Samuel’s call to ministry and the collapse of Eli’s house occurred at a pivotal time in Israel’s history.This was a period of transition from Theocracy to monarchy, judges to kings and to some extent
14th September 2021
The Aesthetic Argument for the Existence of God
Abundant and evident beauty points to the existence and glory of God. The aesthetic argument for God shares similarities with the teleological argument (order and intelligent design by the supreme Creator). We often quote
6th September 2021
Great Jewish Thinkers-Spinoza “Whatsoever is, is in God, and Without God Nothing can be, or be Conceived”
Some people today state that they are ‘spiritual’ though not religious in the conventional sense. One might read the above quote and state that Spinoza was a Pantheist. He presented a form of rational
17th August 2021