17 He also says, “Their sins and their lawless deeds I will never remember again.”f 18 Now where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer an offering for sin. f A quotation from Jer 31:34 Harris, W. H., III, Ritzema, E., Brannan, R., Mangum, D., Dunham, J., Reimer, J. A., & Wierenga, M., eds. (2012).… Read More Thought for today “Finishing the curse against covenant-breaking Israel” (June 03)
Faith gives the power to accomplish the impossible. With solemn affirmation Jesus declared: “Amen, I say unto you, whoever says to this mountain, Be taken up and cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him.” Jesus… Read More Today’s thought “The power of faith” (February 15)
At the moment it does not look very nice in Jerusalem and most of us shall not have a feeling of peace coming from there. But there is hope! We’ll just have to have patience. In the @Christadelphians Video you shall find the speaker explaining a lot of different interesting scripture that speaks of a… Read More Jerusalem: Our only hope for World Peace.
Today’s chapter in Jeremiah is very disturbing. The prophet receives visions from God of future events; some of them are of a time that was far distant. His main message is that God’s judgements are about to fall on Jerusalem and that “this whole land shall become a ruin and waste and these nations shall… Read More Today’s thought “Disaster is going forth from nation to nation” (August 04)
Daily Telegraph, June 6, 2024 Event The D-Day commemorations in Normandy took place against a sombre backdrop. Ukraine’s war for national survival has been raging for over two years, and the Middle East is on fire. While the Second World War is in our thoughts this week, we should soon be turning our thoughts on World War… Read More World War 3 has already started
Introduction to the series on the kingdoms discussed by the Bible with particular reference to the Kingdom of Christ and the Kingdom of God.… Read More Kingdom of Christ vs. Kingdom of God – Chapter 1 Introduction
Continuation of: Israel – land of unwalled villages, a wall and a coming war #1 Israel – full of contradictions! A wall is built And so Israel’s leaders decided to build a wall. A wall that snaked through the centre of Israel and around Jerusalem. A 436 mile long wall! The wall is the largest… Read More Israel – land of unwalled villages, a wall and a coming war #2 A wall is built
Many students of prophecy are still looking for a time when Israel is dwelling in peace and safety. They might see the present conflict in the Middle East as a prelude to those conditions that appear to be existing at the time of the Gogian invasion. My view is that the period of peace and… Read More Ezekiel 38 – Israel dwelling safely…past, present or future?
The Lamentations of Jeremiah is not a book we necessarily enjoy reading, but we need to be careful not to read only those things that give a positive message and we find encouraging. There are some gems hidden in this prophet’s words of despair and distress. The first two chapters are about how God’s anger… Read More Today’s Thought (September 02): Bear the yoke in our youth
A great national reconciliation being consummated, and the Twelve Tribes grafted into their own olive again, they will then enjoy the better promises of the second Covenant. A new heart, and a new spirit they will then possess. They will be God’s reconciled people, and He will be their God. He will call for the… Read More Jerusalem a rejoicing
Au-delà de la loi de Dieu, la justice de Dieu a été révélée, ce dont témoignent la loi et les prophètes.… Read More Droit et justice concepts très importants
Il y a la promesse de Dieu qu’il viendra un jour qui sera aussi un jour décisif, où Jéhovah, le Dieu Très-Haut, réalisera la terre, de sorte qu’elle deviendra comme un ornement, une splendeur de gloire.… Read More La promesse de Dieu pour son peuple
There is the promise that Jehovah, the Most High God, will bring the land to fruition, so that it becomes like an ornament, a splendour to glory.… Read More God’s promise for his people
What do you love? The prophecy of Zechariah, a key later prophet who returned from exile in Babylon, is now caused, in today’s chapter, to write prophecies that have a last days and kingdom era application. He has visions of the time when “Jerusalem shall be called the faithful city, and the mountain of the… Read More Today’s thought “… love truth and peace” (December 23)
Today we read what is known as ‘The Olivet Prophecy’. This was given by Jesus specifically to his disciples as they sat on the Mount of Olives looking down on the temple. He had shocked them by saying the temple was soon going to be destroyed. Much of Mark 13 is about the coming destruction… Read More Today’s Thought (August 18): “You do not know when the time will come”
Today’s thought “Who has heard such a thing?” (July 10) Isaiah completes his prophecy as a message, not to kings, the high and mighty, but to a particular class of people. “Hear the word of the LORD you who tremble at his word” (66:5). Then comes a strange statement. “Before she was in labour she… Read More Today’s thought “Who has heard such a thing?” (July 10)
This world should know that there shall come a day that the godless people will fall by the mouth and the edge of the sword and will be led away as captives to and among all nations and Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled (completed).… Read More Thought for June 10: Warning to be patient and ready
Zion is another name for Jerusalem, and 100 years ago Jerusalem was a neglected city. It had been part of the aging Turkish empire for several centuries and only those who saw significance in Bible prophecies about this ancient city were interested in its welfare. Of course, some of the scattered Jews were also interested.… Read More Zion for whom no one cares
Today’s thought “The gospel … the power of God” (July 28) Paul in writing to the Romans speaks about “the power of God”. But he is not referring to physical power such as will be shown at the time Jesus returns when the greatest earthquake ever (Revelation 16:18) and other terrible events occur. God gave… Read More Today’s thought “The gospel … the power of God” (July 28)
Reflections of/ on Jesus’ ministry Are all readings equally valid? Relation to course of Jesus ministry The ‘mystery’ of God’s kingdom – cf. The kingdom of heaven is like … (Matt. 13:24, 31, 33, 44, 45, 47) Tares: a reflection of opposition The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in… Read More Jesus the Storyteller 3 Reflections of/ on Jesus’ ministry
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