2 Chron 34:27. How King Josiah responded to The Word and how his son later responded are shocking contrasts and lessons for us as believers. How important it is to humble ourselves before God. A broken spirit and contrite heart He will not despise!
Luke 19:28-41. What was the significance of the ‘triumphal entry’? This extraordinary event was full of prophetic fulfilment, such as Jesus riding the colt, the foal of a donkey. Yet, the huge crowd following Jesus at this event had seriously misunderstood Jesus’ mission and the people of Jerusalem had not recognised ‘the day of their […]
The Jewish feast of Shavuot (or Pentecost) looked back to the giving of the Law and the birth of Israel as a nation. For us as Christians, we look back to the giving of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church. We are rejoicing in the new covenant and God’s spirit in us! […]
Acts 1:1-14. What is the “counting of the Omer”? How is it significant to us as Christians? How are the feasts fulfilled in Christ? What is the “Menorah Psalm” and how does it relate to Pentecost, the Holy Spirit or the Great Commission? Let us count our blessings, waiting, praying for fresh manna and the […]
Neh 8:1-18. When God’s people assemble with hungry hearts to hear the Word in unity and faith, God sends a blessing. With Ezra, The Book & the people gathered, the stage was set for a ministry of life. The Word is living, quick and powerful and searches our hearts to encourage, exhort and comfort and […]
