“The Bible, God’s Word, tells us what God is like and what He is not like. Without the authority of the Bible, any attempt to explain God’s attributes would be no better than an opinion, which by itself is often incorrect, especially in understanding God (Job 42:7). … Only what God has chosen to reveal […]
John 12:1 tells us that Jesus had spent the night at Bethany. The next morning Jesus did something that His followers had wanted Him to do for a long time. He publically proclaimed Himself to be the coming Messiah. He rode a young donkey about three kilometres from Bethany to Jerusalem while thousands cried, “Hosanna!” […]
The Bible story about Samson is an interesting story with a sad ending. Samson was God’s judge for Israel, yet he had gotten terribly backslidden and away from God. He befriended God’s enemies (Philistines), neglected God’s work (judging), disobeyed God’s commands (polluted his Nazarite vow) and ignored God’s warnings (fell in love with a heathen […]
If you have been in Perth, I am sure you have seen the beggars along the street playing music to draw the attention of those walking by that they might donate a coin to help provide their living. That same scene was common in Israel during Christ’s life. Our story today took place near Jericho. […]
When I was in high school I played trombone in a marching band. Marching in parades was thrilling. The march music of our 100-piece band rang through the streets of our small country town. Children with wide eyes watched with excitement as we marched by followed by decorated floats. As exciting as a parade can […]
Robert E. Speer says that several years ago he was being entertained by the president of a small college in America’s South. The school had limited guest facilities, so the head of the institution offered him his apartment. “I woke up early the next morning,” said Speer, “when I heard someone tiptoe into the room. […]
There is a big difference in closing a box and sealing it – especially if you are going to send it overseas. Before postage prices skyrocketed, we used to have things shipped from the USA. Over the years my Mum became an expert box sealer. First, she made sure that the contents are individually wrapped […]
The Bible makes it clear that the only thing that can save a person from damnation in the Lake of Fire is faith in Christ’s payment on the cross for our sin. However, there are several things that prepare a person for faith in Christ. They must take place before a person can place their […]
What is your perspective on giving? Children are very candid in their speech. They usually say what they really think. If we were to ask a group of children what they like most about Christmas, many if not most of them would say “Getting gifts.” I suppose that is because our human nature is greedy […]
Jesus is the reason for the season. Without Jesus there would be no Christmas. But more than that, Jesus is at the very core of the great mystery that motivates a person to become a Christian. The word “mystery” does not describe a suspense novel but information that God kept hidden in the past. Transition […]