3 Who will go up to the mountain of Jehovah? and who shall stand in his holy place? 4 The blameless one of hands and the clean of heart; who lifted not up his soul to vanity, and swore not for deceit. The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments; Translated Literally from the Original Tongues… Read More Thought for today “Going up to the mountain of Jehovah” (January 11)
Over and over throughout the book of Jeremiah, the people of Judah and Jerusalem are described as prostitutes, adulterers and unfaithful people. They had made a commitment to the LORD but every time they saw a new idol or discovered new ways of worshipping, they added them to their repertoire of unfaithfulness. Anyone else would… Read More Thought for today “Prostitute or virgin” (August 10)
1 Corinthians 8 begins with an interesting use of the word ‘knowledge’. Paul says, “knowledge puffs up” (8:1). We can be proud of what we know, and this undermines our wise use of that knowledge. Paul says, “If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. But… Read More Today’s thought “… known by God” (August 27)
2Kgs 5:18: “May the LORD forgive your servant for this one thing: When my master enters the temple of Rimmon to worship, and he leans on my arm and I bow down in the temple of Rimmon, may the LORD forgive your servant for this.”” Whether we can equate Naaman’s idol problem to correspond exactly… Read More Bowing down in the temple of Rimmon, may the LORD forgive your servant for this.
Today’s thought “The one who conquers will …” (July 1) Today we completed reading the book of Revelation – and how awesome are many of the verses! Some are also inspiring, as are our Isaiah 56,57, while 1 Samuel 13 is a lesson of faulty faith in the actions of Saul, now made king of… Read More Today’s thought “The one who conquers will …” (July 1)
We continue our thought about man making himself a god or worshipping more than one god. In today’s reading of Isaiah 46 and 47 Jehovah God asks the house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by Him from the belly, which are carried from the womb: “3… Read More Today’s Thought “To whom will ye liken me, and make me equal, and compare me, that we may be like? ” (June 22)
In this world, we do find people who adhere to many gods. Lots of idols are worshipped as if they are helping gods. The Divine Creator, the El-Elyon, Isra’el’s King and Redeemer, Adonai–Tzva’ot, the Lord of Armies, the Almighty said: “6 … I am the first, and I am the last; and besides me there… Read More Today’s Thought “Idols are nothing against the first and the last God” (June 20)
In Abberley Hall in the north-west of the county of Worcestershire (Postcode: WR6 6DD), since 1916 occupied by Abberley Hall School the 2020 Whit Camp shall take place. This year the theme is ‘Iconoclast’. Throughout history, humans have made icons for themselves. These are physical or mental objects built to worship and put trust in. Often… Read More Iconoclast in the picture
To whom does prophecy belong? With the Book of books the Bible we have a most remarkable book in our hands. Its account of the origin of evil; its unparalleled record of God’s dealings with the nation of Israel; its searching message through their prophets; its “good news” proclaimed by Jesus Christ and his apostles;… Read More Who has the power of prophecy?
Witness and Praise for the Name Every day we should remember our Creator. We also should try to hear His Voice, which He shall let His people hear. Because He is willing to hear we should be willing to speak. We can talk to Him with simple words, spoken or we can even sing to… Read More Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #5 Prayer #2 Witnessing
Trust, Faith and Prayer Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #3 voice of God Hearing the Voice in the Holy Scriptures Responding to the Grand Instructor In the Holy Scriptures God gave His Words and told people how to behave and how to follow His instructions and how to fulfil His Will. So they… Read More Trusting, Faith, calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #3 Voice of God #5 To meditate and Transform
In Belgium the “Roman Catholic Church” has dominated for years and brought in a lot of tradition, though many based on the old Celtic traditions. To be able to win more souls Catholic Church has always been very handy to adopt many of the local traditions and insert them in their local liturgy. Because… Read More Icons and crucifixes
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