Luke 19:11-27. The disciples thought that when they reached Jerusalem, that the earthly Messianic Kingdom would appear. Jesus told this parable to correct this misconception and teach them that the Kingdom is yet to come, but now postponed. He also answers the question of what Christians should be doing during this time on earth and […]
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 […]
Matt 28:19. Why do Christians get water baptised? What is the point and is it necessary for salvation? What is the meaning of Spiritual Baptism and when does that take place? How do I become a true Christian? May these questions be clearly settled in our hearts as we rest in His blessed assurance.
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, saved and changed by the […]
