When we were on holiday, I noticed in the paddock beside our cabin that the sheep had clearly worn paths where they had repeatedly walked. Though we do not think about it, we too have spiritual paths that we follow day after day. We should each have clear paths worn by our daily Bible reading […]
Gaylord Kambarami, the General Secretary of the Bible Society in Zimbabwe, tried to give a New Testament to a very belligerent man. The man insisted he would roll the pages and use them to make cigarettes. Mr. Kambarami said, “I understand that, but at least promise to read the page of the New Testament before […]
31/05/2023 Wednesday The Revelation Study of John’s Revelation Chapter 11 Chapter 11 – Pause Continues John received a measuring rod (Re 11:1-2) He was to measure the earthly temple of God, the altar, and the worshippers (v.1). The temple he is to measure is “that which will be in existence during the great tribulation. Originally […]
What does God say is the primary duty of a pastor? __ Get several responses. Our text this evening, Ephesians 4:11-12, answers that question. He is to perfect the saints. The word translated perfect literally means to complete, to furnish, or to equip. Pastors are to equip the saints to do the work of the […]
One of the most frightening things for a Christian to do is to share the Gospel with others. We fear rejection. We fear not knowing what to say. We fear that we will make fools of ourselves. The bottom line is that we fear men rather than God. I, too, am guilty. As a result, […]
24/05/2023 Wednesday The Revelation Study of John’s Revelation Chapter 10 Chapter 10 – Another Pause The Mighty Angel and Seven Thunders (Re 10:1-4) John describes another mighty angel (v.1). The word “another” means another of the same kind. I do not believe it was Christ as many claim. He is not an angel.* […]
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Statistics indicate that about 95% of all professing Christians will go through life without ever sharing the Gospel with anyone. Why do we fail to witness for Christ as we ought? For some, it may be ignorance – they just do not know how. Occasionally, it may be apathy – we just do not really […]
17/05/2023 Wednesday The Revelation Study of John’s Revelation Chapter 9 Chapter 9 – The Trumpets Commentators agree that this chapter is one of the most difficult sections to understand and interpret in the entire book (McGee 966; Wiersbe 594). The Fifth Angel Blows His Trumpet (Re 9:1-12) 1st WOE! John sees a star […]
The Sidu River bridge hangs over 1,600 feet (487 m) above the canyon floor. The bridge spans just over 5,000 feet (1.5 km) across the river valley and was so far across that the builders had to use a rocket to string the first pilot line across the gap. This is the highest bridge in […]