Who was it that was born of a virgin and laid in a manger 2000 years ago? It’s a secret only God could share with us. The scriptures and prophets clearly reveal the identity of the Saviour and God’s work of redemption for lost men. There was no other way, no other answer other than […]
Genesis 3. Why is this passage of Scripture so foundational to our understanding of God and His ways, and also of man and his failings? In what ways does this passage explain the Gospel to us? What can we learn about God’s judgements on Adam and Eve and his mercy towards them? What does this […]
The prophets of old laid out incredible, detailed predictions regarding the birth of the Saviour, the messiah, Jesus the King. However, what is also made clear through these scriptures is that the man Jesus was in fact, God Himself in the flesh.
(Gen 3:15 & others scriptures). The Old Testament leaves us with many unfulfilled prophecies, unexplained sacrifices, and unfulfilled longings. But when we turn to the New Testament, we find that it is Jesus who fulfills the prophecies, explains the sacrifices and satisfies those longings. The Old Testament says “someone is coming” and the Gospels open, […]
Genesis 22:1-19. The account of the near sacrifice of Isaac can be difficult for us to understand. Even though at the very last moment the Lord stopped the sacrifice happening, why did he command it? What did Abraham believe during this episode and how does his faith during this trial help to explain Jesus saying […]
