He shall write for himself in a book a copy of this law. Deuteronomy 17:18 This was a command given by God, through Moses, to all the people, concerning their future kings. The LORD knew that in the years to come, (approx. 360 years’ time), the Israelites would want a human king to rule over… Continue reading Copy God’s Word
Category: God’s Word
The Word Speaks
The Word of God is powerful, for through it amazing things happen.
An All-Sufficient Life
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence. 2 Peter 1:3 Just like the Israelites, our salvation takes us on a journey out of captivity to the eternal promised land. God walks with us… Continue reading An All-Sufficient Life
There’s More to Know
Call to me, and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3 When I think of various conversations I’ve had or those I’ve overheard, a lot of them have started with, “Well, what’s the craic?” “Any gossip, any scandal?” “Did you hear about…?” Most,… Continue reading There’s More to Know
Mary
“Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfilment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour.” Luke 1:45 I cannot even begin to imagine what thoughts and emotions were swirling around Mary when an angel… Continue reading Mary
The Prophecy
And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel. Matthew 2:6 In the midst of their rebellion, their downfall and their disgrace, Israel and Judah could be given no greater hope than… Continue reading The Prophecy
Sinful Condition
And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. Genesis 3:8 At the end of Genesis 2 we read of the creation of woman,… Continue reading Sinful Condition
Perfection
The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7 Everything that God has created is perfect, for he is the ultimate perfectionist. His work does not need anything added to it or anything removed from it. This is also true of… Continue reading Perfection
Deep Things
1 Corinthians 2:9 – As it is written, ‘what no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him.’ Back in my early twenties, when I started to really look at scripture for myself, this section of verses from 7 to 16 was… Continue reading Deep Things
Unity Matters
1 Corinthians 1:10 – I appeal to you brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgement. Agreement can be a very difficult thing to achieve. When two people… Continue reading Unity Matters