The Heavenly Vision
23 February, 2020
We look at Paul's "heavenly vision" in his defence before king Agrippa, by way of uncovering the meaning of "vision" in both the lives of individual believers, and how that works out in the local assembly.
My Father Works Until Now
16 February, 2020
John's account of Jesus walking on the water is brief in the extreme. When we look into it though, in the wider context of Jesus' whole manner of living, we find inspiring implications for our own knowledge of the Lord and our life in Him.
Knowing it was the Lord...
02 February, 2020
In this final sign in John's gospel we see the Lord in His third post-resurrection appearance to the disciples, moving them from the apprehension of Himself according to the outward apprearance, to that of inward spiritual illumination in…
Resurrection Life
19 January, 2020
Having complete mastery of death, Jesus was delivered to death, by way of bringing life to us. Now, in Him, we who live are likewise delivered to death - devotion to the will of God - that Jesus' life might be manifest in us as we overcome in His…
Blessed to be a Blessing
12 January, 2020
Looking briefly at Jonah's ministry in the light of the truth that we are called of God and equipped to be a blessing, Rob encourages us to seek real connection with those we are sent to share the gospel with.
Grieving Over Sin
05 January, 2020
We are encouraged to know the Lord's grief over sin, being aware of His love and mercy in that light, that we might grieve in a godly manner over both sin in ourselves, as well as in the world around us, and be moved to the appropriate godly response…
The Light of Life
29 December, 2019
We look at the man born blind, and given sight by Jesus, confronting the leadership of Israel in testimony to Jesus, and thereby typifying believers in this dispensation confronting the world in testimonty to Jesus. He is the Light of the world, and…
It's Coming, It's Coming, It's Coming, It's Here
22 December, 2019
With a brief review of the promises of Christ's first coming, and the faithfulness of God to His word, we are encouraged to live day by day now ready for, and in expectancy of His second coming.
John The Baptist
15 December, 2019
Reading through Luke chapter one, Ross observes the annunciation, the birth and ministry of John the Baptist, touching the matters of faith and unbelief, fulfillment of prophecy, angelic visitation, and the sovereign power of God.
A Nation not Prepared, A Messiah not Anticipated
08 December, 2019
Briefly sketching from the time of Malachi, Ross observes how unprepared the nation of Israel was for their Messiah, and how mistaken they were in their understanding of the purpose of God in Messiah's coming.
Forgiveness
01 December, 2019
Emphasizing the truth that the Lord is invariably intent upon restoration where there is fracture and disjointedness in the Body of Christ, Ross addresses the significance of forgiveness in that context.
Parable of the Wheat and the Tares
24 November, 2019
Using the parable before us, Ross highlights the importance of fruit, both as an element of a christian's life, and as a discriminator between those who follow, and those who don't follow Christ.
Feeding Upon the Lamb
17 November, 2019
Jesus fed 5000 in the wilderness as a prelude to presenting Himself as the true bread of God come down from heaven to give life to the world. We live as we feed upon Him day by day.
The High Call of God
10 November, 2019
Following Paul's repudiation, in Philippians chapter three, of every possible confidence he may have had in his own pedigree, gifts and energies in the service of God, Ken exhorts us to a whole-hearted pursuit of the Lord Jesus and His righteousness…
Dying to Self
03 November, 2019
Following Jesus' reference to the seed being fruitful through death in John 12, Ross presents our own deliverance from self and death through our identification with Christ and His Cross.
The Pool of Bethesda
27 October, 2019
We see in the deliverance of the impotent man at the pool of Bethesda, and the occasion of Paul's "thorn in the flesh", the Lord's intention that we always obtain deliverance in trouble, where that deliverance is essentially a greater revelation of…
God's Hope in our Suffering
20 October, 2019
Ross exposes a narrow theology of suffering that fails to take into consideration the sovereignty of God, and His purpose in our lives. In the face of inexplicable sufferings we are urged to trust our Lord, even finding contentment in an increased…
God's Abiding Grace
13 October, 2019
With reference to some incidents in His missionary service, Bob highlights the sovereign grace of God working in his life to preserve Him in the midst of sometimes life-threatening danger.
People of Christ's Light
06 October, 2019
Encouraging believers to "walk as children of light" Ross identifies Christ as the Source of that light. By Him we see the light, we expose darkness, and we become light through the work of His Cross. As we are delivered from self-centredness, we…
This Beginning of Signs
29 September, 2019
The sign at the marriage at Cana was recorded by John that those who read might find life in God. We see the union of the Bridegroom (Christ) and His Bride (the Church), through the Cross, anticipated in this sign.
Who Are You?
22 September, 2019
With brief reference to the service of Nehemiah, Ken exhorts us in consideration of our pursuit of the Lord's eternal purpose in our lives. Seeking the Lord's wisdom and insight we are encouraged to exercise diligence in our devotion to our Lord as…
Effectual Prayer
15 September, 2019
With reference to a selection of passages in the letter of James, Ross considers the matter of prayer. Aspects such as faith, humility, sincerity, integrity of attitude and the sovereignty of God are all touched upon.
The Diamond Heart of the Servant of God
08 September, 2019
Stephen examines the heart of the servant of God, by first observing that Jesus, the true and eternal Servant of God takes those who are anything but servants, and gives us a heart like His own. Both Joseph and Jeremiah are cited as demonstrating…
Only Believe - The Nobleman Father
01 September, 2019
In a brief consideration of the healing of the Nobleman's son in John 4, we are encouraged to look at the nature of our believing: do we seek a "sign", that is, something more than simply the truth of Jesus Himself, something outward, to buttress our…
Precious in the Sight of God
25 August, 2019
Ken identifies spiritual marks of the church that are precious in the sight of God, including compassion, meekness of spirit, a sure confession according to the word of God, the death of His saints, and the unity of the Body of Christ.
Tame the Tongue
18 August, 2019
Moving through James' teaching on the tongue, Ross identifies how destructive an impure heart can be as it is expressed through the spoken word.
Pure Religion
11 August, 2019
We take a look at something of the meaning of James' identification of true religion, and discover that the compassion of God is central to the true expression of our faith as believers in Jesus.
An Israelite Without Guile
04 August, 2019
Looking at Nathanael, and the extraordinary depth of his confession of the identity of Jesus, on the barest evidence, we look a little below the surface at the spiritual significance of a guileless heart, and a simple childlike faith.
Whole-Hearted Allegiance
28 July, 2019
Through the lives of Joshua and Caleb in particular, Bob unfolds to us the nature of whole-hearted allegiance to the Lord. The cost in terms of submission and discipline, and the privileges in terms of victory and rest are identified in ancient…
Hungering After the Lord
14 July, 2019
Ken encourages us to examine our spiritual stature with a view to determine the hunger or otherwise of our attitude toward the Lord Jesus.
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