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by Sandy Shaw
December 11, 2023
These words in Isaiah Chapter 49 are not among the best-known verses in the Bible. We need to remember that God wants to do more than deliver people from their suffering, but from their sin and sins. This is what Jesus Christ came to do.
Have you been set free and released and delivered from your…… ( Click for more )
December 4, 2023
Hanukkah begins on Thursday 7 December and lasts for a week. It is not well known but Jesus knew all about it and observed its significance. Hanukkah is an amazing celebration – remembering an astonishing miracle - yet, part of it is not very nice. It is prophesied in the Old Testament and celebrated…… ( Click for more )
November 27, 2023
Up to this point in the life of Jesus, leading up to him being baptised by John in the Jordan River, it had been a time of growth and preparation - now life would never again be the same. Jesus was empowered – Jesus was anointed.
In the opening verse of Isiah Chapter 42 we are told that one day Jesus will…… ( Click for more )
November 20, 2023
At this time of year many turn to the book of the prophecy of Isaiah Turn to Isaiah Chapter 42 and verses 1 to 10.
We have what has been called the ‘Servant Songs’ and some regard these next four weeks as the season of advent – purely an idea of man – but useful. Advent…… ( Click for more )
November 13, 2023
For 40 years Moses has been learning lessons in the loneliness of the wilderness – and perhaps feeling utterly forgotten by the world, and by God. He is just getting on with his normal routine everyday tasks – when an angel of the Lord appears to him – and a bush has flames of fire from within. Exodus…… ( Click for more )
November 6, 2023
Almighty God has the most amazing ways of getting our attention at times. We are looking at Moses in Exodus – but think of Gideon too. When God called Gideon he said that he was the least in his family – go and get somebody else – I am not the best you can find – there are better men out there…… ( Click for more )
October 30, 2023
Moses was brought up as a prince in the house of Pharaoh. Moses knew who he was – a Hebrew – one of the chosen people of God.
When many people are wondering about their identity – who they are – who am I? Some even wonder whether they are male or female – am I a boy or a girl –…… ( Click for more )
October 23, 2023
In Exodus Chapter 2 a baby is born. It is Moses and his mother is Jochebed.
For the first three months after the birth of Moses, this man who would become the leader of the people of God, would have been kept in the woman’s part of the house or tent. Can you imagine that primitive domestic…… ( Click for more )
October 16, 2023
In Exodus Chapters 1 and 2, the Hebrew people began to grow and multiply and increase – becoming a real threat to Egypt – and tensions rise. Whenever you get a minority group increasing and growing it can become a threat. Are we not seeing that in our own nation in these times?
A new…… ( Click for more )
October 9, 2023
Pharaoh in Egypt feared for the growth of the Children of Israel – hardship arises. Finally, a leader is born – during the first pogrom – how did all this happen?
The Hebrews are slaves in Egypt, which was heavily fortified country – and God is their Redeemer – the God and Father of our…… ( Click for more )
October 2, 2023
Exodus Chapter 1 – Let’s read something of how it all came about. EXODUS means ‘going out’. This is a book about leaving one place and arriving in another place. It is a highly exciting escape story – and one of the greatest dramas in history. Over 2 million people…… ( Click for more )
September 25, 2023
Leviticus 23 verses 33 to 43 - where we read about The Feast of Tabernacles.
What is the significance of the Feast of Tabernacles - for the Jews - and for those of us who are disciples of Jesus Christ? Well - for us - this is the time of year when probably Jesus was born - but also - this is a season…… ( Click for more )
September 18, 2023
That most solemn day for Jews, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is remembered this week. The day begins on Sunday 24 September and last for 25 hours. It is Predictive and Prophetic. (We take a brief break from our readings in Philippians.)
The Lord spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons…… ( Click for more )
September 11, 2023
We read this final section of Paul’s letter at Philippians Chapter 4 verse 13 – I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. These words are penned by a man in prison in Rome. Even if I have nothing, I can do whatever Jesus Christ wants me to do because He will give me strength.…… ( Click for more )
September 4, 2023
In Philippians Chapter 4 at verse 10, we read that Paul had received a gift from these disciples of Jesus and he is so grateful. Did he need the gift? Well, yes and no! Yes, he needed the gift to meet his physical needs – but he had also learned to be content – gift or no gift – and…… ( Click for more )
August 28, 2023
With what does God want us to fill our minds? Here is the answer in His Word – and we find it in Philippians Chapter 4 and verses 4 to 9. Read them carefully.
Our thought life is so vitally important – what we think about – what we dwell on, and oh how we are assailed and attacked…… ( Click for more )
August 21, 2023
Does God care more for His pets and His plants than His people? No! No!
And Jesus makes that so clear and evident in Matthew Chapter 6. Our gracious loving God is so concerned about people.
We read in Philippians Chapter 4 and verse 6 - In everything, by prayer, and petition,…… ( Click for more )
August 14, 2023
Philippians Chapter 4 verse 1 – Therefore my brothers – stand firm. His brothers were also his friends!
Therefore – as a consequence of all that has gone before – stand firm!
What has he been sharing with these dear brothers in Christ – because of my chains…… ( Click for more )
Philippians Chapter 3 and we are in verse 7 following – although we have been reading of Paul recounting what he had been, and to some people all this mighty appear highly impressive.
It is his C.V. – before Christ! It meant absolutely nothing compared to having met…… ( Click for more )
In Philippians Chapter 3 verse 4 onward, Paul goes on to give another aspect to his testimony, as he lists the things he thought which might have commended him to God. These were worthless.
When it came to self-righteousness, it would be difficult to beat Saul of Tarsus. This man had everything…… ( Click for more )
We move on to Philippians Chapter 3 verse 1 – Preachers and teachers can derive great comfort from these opening words – Finally – and he is only halfway through – ‘moving on’.
Paul is writing to brothers. This document is not primarily for the world. This is for…… ( Click for more )
We are reading Philippians Chapter 2 and we move on from verse 19 – Paul plans to send Timothy – to cheer them up – and so that he can be cheered up too. That implies something – he was not always cheery. This is a very real personal and practical letter, and Paul reveals a lot…… ( Click for more )
July 10, 2023
We have been reading in Philippians Chapter 2 of how Jesus Christ, the Son of God, laid aside all his glory and came to earth to save us – to rescue us – to heal us – to give us light – to love us with a love we could never have experienced anywhere else. He descended not only…… ( Click for more )
We are reading in Philippians Chapter 2 and verses 5 to 11 – it is a wonderful hymn or poem of the early Church of Jesus Christ. Jesus allowed men to strip him of everything and nail him to a tree. It was a humiliating death! Look at what he permits as he comes clothed in humility.
What…… ( Click for more )
June 26, 2023
Philippians 2 verses 5 following, continue the challenge. Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ.
We need to recall the words leading up to this verse. If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ – if you have experienced anything of His comforting love…… ( Click for more )
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