23 And Jesus said to him, If thou canst believe, all things possible to him believing. The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments; Translated Literally from the Original Tongues (J. E. Smith, trans.; Mk 9:23). (1876). American Publishing Company. Are you able to believe? Normally, it is given to each human being to come… Read More Thought for today “All things are possible for one who believes” (August 14)
We are living in a strange world were not many are interested in The One Who made everything. The Divine Unseen God Who created everything and Who is Lord of lords above all gods has sworn by His holiness that days shall come upon His people but also on all peoples. The Most High Elohim… Read More Today’s thought “He Who forms and creates” (November 24)
When I was young, I, together with others, used to play ‘hide and seek’. It was fun. When you become an adult, Paul says, of himself, “I gave up childish ways” (1 Corinthians 13:11). But when you are grown up you should still seek! But what do you seek? This line of thought was prompted… Read More Today’s thought “Seek the Lord” (December 16)
by: John Pople I believe this universe has been intentionally designed: a rational belief consistent with my scientific education and underpinning my reasoned faith. The statistical impossibility of the heavens demands this, and, necessarily therefore, they declare the existence of a highly skilled designer. Most importantly of all, I hold this conclusion not in spite… Read More An Intended Universe
Today we completed reading in Revelation the letters to the seven ecclesias: they are quite diverse from one another, but we see them as being representative of the spirituality within different communities of believers down through all ages. We cannot help put sense that the last named (Laodicea) is representative of all too many of… Read More Today’s thought “For you created all things” (December 22)
Today’s thought “Your throne, O God, is forever” (November 29) We read today – in Hebrews 1 – which is one of the only two places where Jesus is called ‘god’ – and we have made this our caption today. Why is Jesus called “god”? We look at the context and it becomes clear that… Read More Today’s thought “Your throne, O God, is forever” (November 29)
In our Bible readings today Psalm 19 reminds us of the wonder of God’s creation. All that He has made in the heavens declares His glory, with every part perfectly designed for its role and purpose. Although the heavenly bodies have no voice, they speak volumes about the mighty Creator, witnessing to His majesty and… Read More Today’s thought “to Remind us of the wonder of God’s creation” (January 09)
Did you ever wonder Who has done such mighty deeds, directing the affairs of generations of mankind, calling those generations from the beginning? “Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I, Jehovah, the first, and with the last, I am he.” (Isa 41:4 ASV) From the beginning was the Adonai,… Read More Today’s Thought “The One Who brought it about” (June 17)
In our daily readings we are reading the words of God to Job, which commences in Job chapter 38, and extend towards the end of the book. The opening words are a challenge. “1 Then Jehovah answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, 2 Who is this that darkeneth counsel By words without knowledge?… Read More Today’s thought “Who did it all” (December 29)
Today’s thought “Scorned by mankind” (January 10) Genesis 10, Psalm 22, Matthew 12 What fascinating thought challenging readings we have today! First, in Genesis we have the judgement of the Creator on the godlessness of Sodom and Gomorrah and how God sent angels to deliver Lot, his wife and family. We read how his sons-in-law… Read More Today’s thought “Scorned by mankind” (January 10)
2tim 3:16 Every scripture, is God-breathed (2315. θεόπνευστος theopneustos), and profitable–unto teaching, unto conviction, unto correction, unto the discipline that is in righteousness,– [Inbreathing (2315 /theópneustos) relates directly to God’s Spirit(Gk pneuma) which can also be translated “breath.”] [G. Archer, “2315 (theópneustos) is better rendered ‘breathed out by God’ as the emphasis is upon the… Read More The doctrine of emanation
Today’s thought “A Perfect World” (January 02) On January the 1st we had an eye on Genesis 1.2. Today we look at Genesis 3-4. The Genesis record is so simple in the way it lays out the days of creation. A Divine Being not limited or restricted by time. It was there when there… Read More Today’s thought “A Perfect World” (January 02)
I Peter 3:15 But sanctify The Lord GOD in your hearts: and be ready ALWAYS to give an answer to every man that asketh you A REASON of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: GENESIS I-V ____________________ 1 In the beginning Elohim created the heaven and the earth. 2… Read More Memorizing wonderfully 5 Genesis 1-5
We have seen how God created out of the chaos and ordered universe in which He placed carnal creatures. In His Kingdom He had His Royal Garden where He placed human beings with a free will. Jehovah the divine Maker God set out to create a perfect creation but alas the very workmanship of His… Read More The 1st Adam in the Hebrew Scriptures #7 Promise and solution
The Divine Creator from the beginning of times gave by His Breath, a Voice and a Word. By His speaking, His Voice or His Word brought a promise to man and guaranteed that there is a very valuable treasure in His word to all of us. From the beginning of time man could hear the… Read More A voice and a Word given for wisdom
In this world human race goes about as if they are all wild animals let loose in front of all niceties they want. In this system of things there are some, a few, who do feel strongly they are going on the right path, which they want to share with others, though those other people… Read More Cognizance at the doorstep or at the internet socket
“«For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.» The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” (Psalms 19:1 ERV) “1 And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of… Read More Bible, God’s Word to edify (ERV)
Exposition before the Creator Our prayer life leaves us entirely exposed before that Creator whose name is to be hallowed. We reverence His name, ask for him to come, plead for help physically, and acknowledge our desperate inadequacies. We should be hoping that Jehovah God reveals Himself to us so that we get to know… Read More Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #15 Exposition before the Creator
Trust, Faith and Prayer Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #2 Calling upon the Name of God Soon in the time of the created universe people got to understand they had to call upon God. Men began to call upon the name of the Most High Elohim יהוה Jehovah. More than once things went wrong… Read More Trusting, Faith, calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #2 Calling upon the Name of God
Self inflicted misery to bear 7. Good news to our suffering As the apostles also made it clear to us we have the good news on which our faith should be based. Listening and believing in this gospel which is preached unto us we should have our foundation. If the gospel is fixed in our… Read More Self inflicted misery #7 Good news to our suffering
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