We cannot work for our salvation for salvation is by grace alone but we must work it out. Grumbling is a very serious matter because it damages our witness. Paul…
Asaph, the psalmist, faced a situation which often perplexes us "why do the wicked do so well?" However he over-generalised and forgot God's judgement. He found a small foothold in…
The Laodicean church just did not recognise how out of touch with God they were and how offensive to Jesus this was. They thought they were doing well but they…
After speaking to elders Peter encourages humble respect in all members of a fellowship for each other. He teaches how to face (1) life, (2) our spiritual enemy, (3) suffering…
Peter uses the word slave to mean members of a household but his words apply more widely because all Christians are Christ's slave. Suffering is an opportunity to follow Christ.…
Moses prayed "show me your glory". He was a faithful servant and experienced remrkable fellowship. The revelation of God came to Moses and comes to us at personal cost. We…
We have the privelege of reading about the Passover in the light of Jesus - the Lamb of God. The Israelites were told to use the Passover as an aid…
This is a psalm for every era of the church. God is our refuge. He is within the city under seige. He fights the battle. We must "come and see"…
Nehemiah is famous for his 'arrow prayer', but it was the culmination of four months of prayer. Nehemiah: 1. Confessed his and his people's sins. 2. Reminded God of his…
They were disappointed with Jesus. Who we are. Who Jesus is. The journey we all take. 1. Jesus seeks us. 2. Jesus opens our eyes (and the Scriptures) 3. Jesus…