Just as John, in the prologue of his gospel record, gives us revelation into what was hidden behind the first creation in Genesis, so too he gives us revelation into Jesus' place and working in the New creation in Christ. We also see briefly into…
With the unfolding of the mysteries of the Kingdom of God, we see the new creation in Christ prefigured in Israel's passage across the Jordan River from the land of Moab into the promised land.
John's account of Jesus walking on the water is brief in the extreme. When we look into it though, in the wider context of Jesus' whole manner of living, we find inspiring implications for our own knowledge of the Lord and our life in Him.
As Joshua prepares to lead the people of Israel across the Jordan river into the land of Canaan, we see both the physical land of Canaan as typical of Christ, the dwelling place of the people of God, as well as ethnic Israel composed of Israel after…
In a brief review of the early movements of the church, and in particular of Philip and the eunuch on the road to Gaza, we consider the guidance of the Lord by His Spirit in His will and purpose in our lives.
As Israel prepares to enter the land of Canaan, Yahweh establishes covenant with them in Moab across the Jordan. We find Moses preaching the everlasting covenant, largely hidden from their eyes, and yet a hope and life in Christ if they will obey His…
The heart of the Christian life is prayer and it is therefore an essential element of the life and function of the church in the present age.
The heart of the Christian life is prayer and it is therefore an essential element of the life and function of the church in the present age.
Fellowship in the Church is in the Father and in His Son Jesus Christ before anything else. As fundamental to church function throughout the present age we consider its importance.
Fellowship in the Church is in the Father and in His Son Jesus Christ before anything else. As fundamental to church function throughout the present age we consider its importance.
Reviewing the function of the church in the present age we consider the matter of the breaking of bread.
Reviewing the function of the church in the present age we consider the matter of the breaking of bread.
As mentioned by Luke in the Book of Acts we consider the significance of the Apostles' teaching in the early church, and not only in the early church, but in the church throughout the present age.
As mentioned by Luke in the Book of Acts we consider the significance of the Apostles' teaching in the early church, and not only in the early church, but in the church throughout the present age.
Yahweh, always intent upon those He strives with hearing His voice and yielding to the Spirit of truth (Christ, in measure, in fact), between the broken covenant at Sinai, and the making of an additional covenant at Moab, on the border of the…
As Israel gathered on the border of the promised land, Moses called them into a covenant relationship with God, on the basis of the Law of Sinai, but also sanctioned by a number of blessings and curses, consequent upon their response to the voice of…
In this talk we explore something of the motivation behind prevailing prayer as brought to us by the Spirit of the Lord, surprisingly, and unexpectedly, through the words of an unjust judge. Our Father means to meet with us daily as His fervently…
In Isaiah's prophecy in chapter 9 he calls the promised Messiah, among other names, Mighty God. Throughout both old testament and new testament times we look at the Mighty God by way of being encouraged that as He was in the past, so He still is…
We consider the exclusively spiritual nature of life in Christ, and how every practical expression of the gospel in life and witness of those in Christ is by the power and enabling of the Holy Spirit. We are to have a clear and conscious…
In these last days the apostle Paul spoke of perilous times when people would have the form of godliness but deny the power, among other moral degeneracy. We live in those days, and we see the degradation of society on a global scale. The Church…
Canvassing a wide range of scriptures we are shown the significance of humility, beginning of course in the Godhead, and wrought in man as he yields himself to the deep working of the Spirit of the Lord in his life.
Jesus says, What we know we speak, and we bear witness to what we have seen. This illustrates the way of the true church of God which is obedient to the Spirit of truth and brings forth fruit, and speaks of Christ and Him crucified. We also consider…
We look at the making, and the soon-breaking, of the covenant between Yahweh and Israel at Mt. Sinai. We also see into the significance of the second set of stone tablets, and Moses' shining face, as prophetic of the New Covenant in Christ.
The Lord Jesus tells us that to His own it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of heaven, but to others it is not given. We consider something of why to some, and why not to others, and what it is that those to whom it is given gain, and…
The tomb was empty, Jesus was exalted to glory, and the Spirit has come. We have taken up the cross, followed to death, been raised to newness of life. What place now does the cross take in our lives as we follow Jesus? We explore this briefly.
Though mentioned so little in the gospels, Mary Magdalene presents to us that heart which is utterly devoted to Jesus, and has nowhere else to go, when all she has is a corpse in an inaccessible tomb. This is where we start with Jesus Christ…
When God made the everlasting covenant with Abraham and the patriarchs He had in view the Gentiles as well as ethnic Israel. He also had in view, preeminently, His Son, and the Israel of God in Him. We see too the significance of circumcision as the…
George sounds a warning in these days when there are many who come in Christ's name manifesting all manner of strange phenomena, claiming authenticity and deceiving, if possible, even the elect.
Following Abram's believing the promise of God concerning his seed, God covenanted with Abram that his descendants should inherit the land of Canaan. In the process, a deep sleep, and an horror of great darkness fell upon Abram. In Christ and His…
In our ongoing quest after the understanding of the mysteries of the kingdom of God, we look at the beginning of God's making a covenant with Abram with a view to bringing His eternal Son, incarnate into the world in the all-encompassing eternal…