1 Sam 2:12-36. Eli allowed the sinful practices of his sons to continue because of sentimentality. They became proud, arrogant priests who corrupted the priesthood and made Israel transgress against the Lord. Therefore, God is seen to bring down the house of Eli, while also raising up young Samuel who...

1 Sam 1:20-2:10. Hannah allowed her need and troubles to bring her to prayer and to faith in God. Her sadness was turned to rejoicing when God answered her prayer, in His way and in His time. In her song of praise she makes amazing declarations about the person, plan...

Luke 2:1-7. As Christians, our hearts fill with wonder as we consider the birth of our Saviour. There was no room in the Inn, but he found His place at the manger scene. Likewise, the gospel does not ask if we are prepared, clean or ready, but simply asks “is...

Luke 2:7-20. An angelic Messenger sent from heaven to Earth with the greatest news that lost men could ever hear. To you a Saviour is born! This is why He came, to bring salvation to all who would call on him. 

Matt 2:1-12. These Wise Men from the East seem to be shrouded with mystery, but the Old Testament gives us some incredible insights to who they were and why they came. We find that the prophets of old, including Daniel, paved their way to the promised messiah King who had...

The New Testament writers open up the secret of the feasts and show is that they lay down a prophetic timeline of the person and work of Christ. Paul clearly states that the feasts were a shadow of things to come and the reality is found in Christ (Col 2:18-19)....

1 Cor 2:1-14. The gospel came to the Corinthians in “the demonstration of the Spirit & power”. We discover (in Acts 18) that this power was demonstrated as Paul preached and people came to faith. May we never miss the greatest miracle of all, as people are touched, drawn, searched,...

Luke 2:8-20. One of the carols puts forth the all-important question “What Child is This?”. So many know the events of the Christmas story, without knowing the actual meaning. Who was born that day? Why did He need to come? And what does it mean for you or me? May...

Luke 2:1-12. Who were these mysterious Wise Men from the East? Where did they actually come from? Why did they come? and what did they know? We learn key principles from these “King seekers” and know that they were deeply rewarded in their lives because God rewards those who diligently...

1 Cor 2:9-14. Among the invaluable ministries of The Holy Spirit is his work of illuminating the scriptures. Through illumination He reveals Christ, shares the secret of grace, shows us the hope of His calling and revives our hearts again & again.