Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2a In his book 90 [...]
November 20, 2011
Faith in Hard Times
By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient. And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, (Hebrews 11:31,32) John Wycliffe would be in my “Hall of Fame [...]
November 13, 2011
Faith – Its Meaning and Heroes
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 How the faith of his men in Sir Ernest Shackleton during their expedition to Antarctica was well-founded. They trusted in his promise and in his commitment and skill to fulfil his promise. 1. DEFINITION OF [...]
November 6, 2011
Persevering in Faith
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 Helen Berhane of Eritrea survived a horrendous time in prison through “hope because of Jesus” and “standing in faith”. Hebrews 10:19 begins a new section in the letter where the writer urges his readers, in the light of [...]
October 30, 2011
Christ’s Unique Sacrifice
But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, and since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool. Hebrews 10:12-13 The sacrifice made by John Harper a the sinking of the Titanic. The writer of Hebrews insists [...]
October 23, 2011
The Precious Blood of Christ
In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Hebrews 9:22 Blood is remarkable stuff. It’s a vitally important component of our bodies. In the Bible, blood is a key factor in the story of salvation. In ancient literature, the word “blood” [...]
October 23, 2011
Praying with the Symons Family
Praise the Lord John’s work we asked you to pray about last month is progressing well so far. He is pleased with the progress he is making. Kay’s studies are also going well, and she is getting some outstanding results. Joseph, Deborah and Angela have settled well into school since returning from Kenya. We were [...]
October 16, 2011
Cameos of Grace
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all – how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32 The three passages of scripture that have been offered for our reflection all offer us examples of God’s wonderful grace. There are many others, [...]
October 9, 2011
The Peace that Jesus Gives
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 On July 18th 1738, two months after his conversion, Charles Wesley did an amazing thing. He spent the week witnessing to [...]
October 2, 2011
Our Invitation to the King’s Banquet
When one of those at table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed are those who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God” Luke 14:15 Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the [...]
November 27, 2011
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