Artistic Impressions of Messiah From previous visits to the National Gallery, I was struck by the volume of biblically themed art and artistic license employed. A visitor may well be led to assume that
It is one thing to know about the Lord but another thing to know Him personally. It is one thing to acquire human wisdom, knowledge and understanding and another thing to gain godly wisdom,
In Matthew’s account, written with a Jewish audience in mind, we must consider not only what was written, but why it was written. The Tanakh (Old Testament) and especially Psalm 22 is vital in
Scripture affirms that God is able to turn evil around for good to achieve His ultimate purposes. Reminding ourselves of God’s sovereignty is of great benefit to the believer and will affect the way
Have you ever read Psalm 119 in one sitting? It could take you fifteen minutes to read audibly, probably less to read in the quietness of your heart, but a lifetime to mediate upon.
For three decades, Classic FM have been successful in making the world’s greatest music accessible to many. They have sparked an interest and an appreciation for quality music that has a timeless appeal and
Our country is in mourning and it seems as though a light that burned so brightly for so long has finally gone out. When a great monarch reigns, others fear towards the end of
Sometimes we can momentarily forget that the Bible bar Luke’s writings was written by Jewish authors and assume that poetry in the Bible is the same as westernised poetry. This can distort the meaning
Her Majesty the Queen is celebrating a Platinum Jubilee marking 70 years on the throne. Furthermore our Queen is the longest reigning monarch surpassing the reign of her great-great grandmother Victoria. If this has
His name in Hebrew is Yeshua and He is the most famous and influential Jewish person that ever lived. He never authored a book although more books have been written about Him than any
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sigmund Freud had a complicated relationship with religion as well as his family. His ancestors were of Hasidic descent, though his father was more akin to reformed Judaism and his self- analysis influenced his
Marx was one of the most influential thinkers in history. He divided society into two strata, the bourgeoisie (elite ruling class) and the proletariat; and he viewed religion as a means of social control
Emile Durkheim conducted fascinating studies leading to insightful yet sweeping conclusions. His father, grandfather and great grandfather were rabbis though he broke tradition and studied philosophy.[i] Much to his credit, he defended Alfred Dreyfus
It is not difficult to understand the logic driving Maslow’s famous pyramid. Physiological needs occupy the bottom and most crucial foundational strata relating to food, water, warmth, and rest. Survival guides recognise that in
Einstein spent the latter part of his career trying to determine what holds the universe together. Despite his previous achievements with regard to his theory of relativity, the speed of light as constant, and
Biblical prophecy is so compelling, detailed, and accurate that it can be likened with history written in advance. When history and prophecy converge, they find fulfilment in Messiah and His purposes for Israel and