An effort was made recently to look at some of the good points of the first man, Adam. (Worth having a read.) It’s worth remembering, that we all come from that first guy. There are things to applaud, especially considering where he came from, who created him, how he created him, what he did initially […]
Read More Adam: What Went WrongThere is something so fascinating about exploring someone’s life. When I read a good biography, the writer engages me to a really deep degree in terms of trekking the life of the subject in question. The ups and downs, the influences and the detractors, the successes and the failures, what others would not know or […]
Read More A Peter Profile: 01 Why Peter?The Bible is a wonderful book that is a collection of various writings in which we see who God is, who we are and how things can turn out for us. The human condition is very graphically and effectively portrayed in those writings. Recently a few of us were reading the episode featuring King David […]
Read More Pride Comes Before …Loving the word of God is not natural. The more I reflect on the matter and recall observations about people’s engagement with the word of God the more I’m convinced. Indeed, I am someone who considers himself to be a lover of words and am a somewhat voracious consumer of words. Yet when it comes […]
Read More Loving the WordMy Mum prays. My Dad studies. My Dad is not a great intellect, he wouldn’t be called on for his mental prowess and academic acumen. That wasn’t my Dad. He was, however, diligent, meticulous and consistent in humbling himself before the word of God to pick out the words and understand what was going on. […]
Read More Those Are RootsThere are 66 books in the Bible. That in itself should give an indication as to the nature of the Bible. It is a library. A library featuring a number of books and with that there are a number of different styles of writing in it. Even within the genres there are different ways of […]
Read More MWTM: ReflectionsGod loves names. From Adam to Jesus, there’s always been something about names for God. They are not trifling issues at all. The patriarch of faith could no longer remain Abram. At a given point in time he had to be Abraham. The father of the people could no longer be known just as Jacob […]
Read More MWTM: Malachi Part 2 – MessengerReading the prophetic utterances through Malachi is a fascinating exercise. The set up is a conversation God recalls between Himself and His people. God states something and the people query God on the statement and then there unfolds a critical analysis of the situation followed by recommended steps for addressing the situation. It’s so intriguing […]
Read More MWTM: Malachi Part 1 – Unacceptable PriesthoodThe issue has always been about who rules – who is in charge. The answer proposed has been idols and figureheads that man would put up to offer their allegiance and worship. This has led to nothing but misery and impoverishment. This is one of the reasons why judgement is a strong theme throughout the […]
Read More MWTM: Zechariah Part 2 – The King is ComingThe prophetic is about words and pictures. This is certainly illustrated in the writings Zechariah leaves behind following his encounters with God and His angels. As the people look to settle back in Jerusalem after the exile, it is understandable that there may be some hesitation and concern for the returning people. Although they are […]
Read More MWTM: Zechariah Part 1 – God Springs Into Action
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