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Revelation intro 2
This is a short series looking at the first few verses of Revelation. To go to the beginning, to Revelation intro 1, please click here. Revelation 1:1 ‘He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John who testifies to everything he saw, that is, the word of God and the testimony of […]
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Sunday Review 1
Welcome to this, the very first Sunday Review, that I hope will become a permanent feature of this website. As the name suggests, I will be reviewing the posts from the previous week, looking ahead to next weeks posts, and generally putting down some thoughts regarding where I hope this website is going to. As […]
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Revelation intro 1
The Book of Revelation was written by John the beloved disciple whilst in exile on the island of Patmos. This book is well-known for its fabulous imagery and different interpretations. It has often either been the playground of the obsessed and fanatical or generally considered too difficult to understand and hence put to one side […]
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Understanding Afghanistan
Understanding Afghanistan has most definitely never been an easy task! As the Americans withdraw their forces, the Taliban are retaking the land and developing a strangle-hold on this nation. As we read and watch the headlines on our screens there is every reason for us to be concerned. But yet behind the tabloid headlines there […]
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Drowning in a Sea of Symbols 3
Please either listen to the five minute audio clip above or read the notes below or both at the same time! This is the third in a three part series, to begin at the beginning, at the first post, please click here. Yesterday we considered the understandings of Charles Spurgeon on the subject of symbolism. […]
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Drowning in a Sea of Symbolism 2
Please either listen to the two minute audio clip above or read the notes below or both at the same time! This is the second in a series of three essays. To go to the beginning, to the first essay, please click here. Yesterday we began to explore the dangers of misunderstanding scripture by using […]
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Drowning in a Sea of Symbolism 1
Please either listen to the three minute audio clip above or read the notes below or both at the same time! The grave danger that we all face, whenever we come across a verse in scripture that we feel uneasy with, or that does not fit into our carefully crafted theologies, is to reach for […]
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Salvation in Gaza
Amidst all the gloom and despair of recent days, a report in Israel Today has warmed my heart. A group of Gazans have been receiving medical help in Jerusalem and they have heard the gospel of peace that comes through Christ Jesus and have surrendered their lives to the King of glory! I just pray […]
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R4: Sea of Glass
Please either listen to the three minute audio clip above or read the notes below or both at the same time. We are continuing to explore Revelation chapter four. To start at the beginning, at the first verse, please click here. Revelation 4:6 ‘Also before the throne there was what looked like a sea of […]
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R4: Thunder…
Please either listen to the two minute audio clip above or read the notes below, or both at the same time! This post carries on our exploration of Revelation chapter four. To start at the beginning please click here. Revelation 4:5 ‘From the throne came flashes of lightening, rumblings and peals of thunder’. This Old […]
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R4: The 24 Elders part b
Please either listen to the three minute audio clip above or read the notes below or both together! This is the fifth in a series on Revelation 24. To go to part one of this series please click this. Revelation 4:4 ‘Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones and seated on them were twenty-four elders’. […]
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Tisha bAv on the Temple
A beautiful video on a group of Jews walking around the Temple Mount on Tisha bAv. Find it at: https://youtu.be/f2JykVbtXIA Well worth watching! The commentary explains it all.
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R4: The 24 Elders part a
Please either listen to the two minute audio clip above or read the notes or both at the same time! This is the fourth post in a series on Revelation chapter four. To begin at the beginning, at the first post, then please click here. Revelation 4:4 ‘Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones and […]
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Prepared
Prepared Please either listen to the seven minute audio clip above or read the notes below or both at the same time! A group of young army cadets nervously assembled on the training ground. The Sergeant Major, a battle-hardened veteran of countless battles came out to greet them with a warm and welcoming smile. He […]
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Beach Waves
Please either listen to the four minute audio clip above or read the notes below or both at the same time! Many years ago I was on holiday in the South of France. As a family we would go swimming at the local beach and we noticed that when the tide was turning, the waves […]
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Hearing God
Please either listen to the five minute audio clip above or read the notes below or both at the same time! Back in the day, when I first was saved, and computers had yet to be invented, I had a bible and two paper-back books. I would sit on the porch, with the sun setting […]
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The Labour Pains of Matthew 24
The Labour Pains of Matthew 24. Please either listen to the five minute audio above or read the notes below or both at the same time! Some theologians argue that the ‘labour pains’ mentioned in Matthew 24:8 describe events that have happened world-wide throughout the Church age. Matthew 24:6-9 ‘Nation will rise against nation and […]
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R4: The Throne Room part three
The Throne-Room part three This post is the third in a series on Revelation chapter four. To begin at the beginning, to the first post, then please click here. Please either listen to the three minute audio clip above or read the notes or both at the same time! Revelation 4:3 ‘And the one who […]
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R4: The Throne Room part two
The Throne Room part two This post is the second in a series on Revelation chapter four. To go to the beginning, to the first post then please click here. Please either listen to the three minute audio clip above or read the notes below or both at the same time! Revelation 4:2 ‘and there […]
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R4: The Throne Room part one
The Throne-Room Please either listen to the four minute audio above or read the notes below or both at the same time! This post is the first in a series exploring Revelation chapter four. Revelation 4:1 ‘After this I looked and there before me was a door standing open in heaven’. Having been through the […]
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A Down-To-Earth Heaven part seven
Day 7 This is where we belong. This is the last of a series of seven mini-articles focusing on the idea that heaven will not be an abstract disembodied place above the stars but rather a glorious down-to-earth kingdom, here on a restored planet earth, with Christ Jesus ruling and reigning from his throne in […]
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A Down-to-Earth Heaven part six
Day 6 A Real Metaphor? This is the sixth in a series of seven mini-articles focusing on the idea that heaven will not be an abstract disembodied place above the stars but rather a glorious down-to-earth Kingdom, here on a restored planet earth, with Christ Jesus ruling and reigning from his throne in Jerusalem. To […]
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A Down-To-Earth Heaven part five
Part 5 The Golden Dwelling Place This is the fifth in a series of seven mini-articles focusing on the idea that heaven will not be an abstract disembodied place above the stars but rather a glorious down-to-earth Kingdom, here on a restored planet earth, with Christ Jesus ruling and reigning from his throne in Jerusalem. […]
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A Down-To-Earth Heaven part four
Day 4 The Father Provides This is the fourth in a series of seven mini-articles focusing on the idea that heaven will be not an abstract disembodied place above the stars but rather a glorious down-to-earth Kingdom, here on a restored planet earth, with Christ Jesus ruling and reigning from his throne in Jerusalem. To […]
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A Down-To- Earth Heaven part three
Part 3 The Fishermen This is the third in a series of seven mini-articles focusing on the idea that heaven will not be an abstract disembodied place above the stars but rather a glorious down-to-earth Kingdom, here on a restored planet earth, with Christ Jesus ruling and reigning from his throne in Jerusalem. To go […]
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A Down-To-Earth Heaven part two
Part Two – The Fruit Tree This is the second in a series of seven mini-articles focusing on the idea that heaven will not be an abstract disembodied place above the stars but rather a glorious down-to-earth Kingdom, here on a restored planet earth, with Christ Jesus ruling and reigning from his throne in Jerusalem. […]
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A Down-To-Earth Heaven – part one
Heaven on Earth Please either listen to the four minute audio above or read the notes below or both at the same time! This is the first in a series of seven mini-articles focusing on the idea that heaven will not be an abstract disembodied place above the stars but rather a glorious down-to-earth Kingdom, […]
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A tumbling of inspiration…
Those who faithfully serve the Lord will know times of wild inspiration and then times of drought and despair. We gradually learn to know the seasons and surrender ourselves to the source of our creation. The barren times will pass, for the Lord is faithful to refill the casks of the cellars of our craft. […]
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The Golden Storm Approaching part 7
Day 7 The Preparation This is the last day of this seven day series! To go back to the beginning, to day one, please click here. Please either listen to the four minute audio above or read the notes or both at the same time! We have explored in this essay that there will be […]
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The Golden Storm Approaching part 6
Day 6 The Harvest This is day six of a seven day series. To go back to the beginning, to day one, please click here. Yesterday we looked at how God will draw very close to those who are ministering on this earth. The result will be an immense end-time harvest. Please either listen to […]
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The Golden Storm Approaching part 5
Day 5 The Closeness of God This is day five of a seven day series. To go back to the beginning, to day one, then please click here. Please either listen to the three minute audio above or read my notes below or both at the same time. Yesterday we explored the martyrdom that many […]
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The Golden Storm Approaching part 4
Day 4 The End-Time Persecution This is day four of a seven day series. To go back to the beginning, at day one then please click here. Yesterday we described the responsibility of the Church to enter into intense praise and intercession, that we might be a light shining brightly in the coming darkness. Please […]
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The Golden Storm Approaching part 3
Day 3 The Good News! This is day three of a seven day series. To go back to the beginning, at day one, then please click here. Please either listen to the three minute audio or read the notes below, or both at the same time! Yesterday we explored the rise of the dark and […]
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The Golden Storm Approaching part 2
Day 2 The Rise of the Beast This is day two of a seven day series. To begin at Day One then please click here. Please either listen to the three minute audio or read the notes below or both at the same time! Yesterday we looked at the perfect storm that is coming on […]
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The Golden Storm Approaching Part 1
Day 1 The Coming Storm This is day 1 of a seven day series. A perfect storm is coming, when the greatest revival the world has ever witnessed will converge with the worst time of tribulation the world has ever known. Please either listen to the two minute audio above or read my notes below […]
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The Return of Christ Jesus
Please either listen to the 2 minute audio or read the notes or both. Thanks! Just about every Christian is in agreement that Christ Jesus will return at some point in the future. Jesus’ first advent was as a humble servant and many turned away and ignored him. John 1:10 ‘He was in the world […]
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Revelation 6
Please either read the notes below or listen to the audio above or both at the same time! Revelation 6:1 ‘I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, ‘Come!’ I looked and there before me was […]
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God’s love For Israel conclusion
Thank you to all who have supported me over the past few days in exploring God’s love for Israel, especially to those in lands far away. I scribbled down the notes for this study, the day before the latest conflict broke out in Israel. Since then, a steady barrage of criticism against Israel has been […]
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God’s Love For Israel – Day 14
Day 14 Good morning and welcome to the last of this short series focusing on God’s love for Israel. Yesterday we looked at God bringing exiled Israel back to Jerusalem. Today we explore how the Jewish people and the Christians will join to become the beloved of Christ Jesus. Please may I ask you to […]
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God’s Love For Israel – Day 12
Day 12 Good morning and welcome to day twelve of this fourteen day series focusing on God’s love for Israel. Yesterday we looked at how God gathers Israel to His side. Today we will focus on how God will free Israel from their chains. Please may I ask you to read these beautiful verses slowly: […]
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God’s Love For Israel – Day 11
Day 11 Good morning and welcome to day eleven of this fourteen day series focusing on God’s love for Israel. Yesterday we looked at Israel receiving Christ Jesus as their Messiah. When Christ Jesus returns he will gather His beloved Israel. Please may I ask you to slowly read these beautiful verses. Isaiah 27:13 ‘And […]
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God’s Love For Israel – Day 10
Day 10 Good morning and welcome to day ten of this fourteen day series focusing on God’s love for Israel. Yesterday we looked at the repentance of Israel. After the traumas of the tribulations, and when God sends a spirit of grace and supplication upon Israel, then the Jews will receive Christ Jesus as their […]
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God’s Love For Israel – Day 9
Day 9 Good morning and welcome to day nine of this short series focusing on God’s love for Israel. Yesterday we looked at the spiritual brokenness of Israel during their tribulations. The most beautiful truth is that God will pour out a spirit of repentance upon Israel. Please my I ask you to slowly meditate […]
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God’s Love For Israel – Day 8
Day 8 Good morning and welcome to day eight of this short series focusing on God’s love for Israel. Yesterday we looked at the protection that God provides to Israel through the tribulation. However, during the tribulation, the confidence, arrogance and self-belief of Israel will be broken by their circumstances. Please may I ask […]
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God’s Love For Israel – Day 7
Day 7 Good morning and welcome to day seven of this short series focusing on God’s love for Israel. Yesterday we looked at the end-time tribulations that Israel will face. God has an eternal purpose to achieve through these tribulations but nevertheless He will protect a remnant of His people through these days of distress.. […]
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God’s Love For Israel – Day 6
Day 6 Good morning and welcome to day six of this short series focusing on God’s love for Israel. Yesterday we looked at the forgiveness of God towards Israel. Scripture is very clear that just before Christ Jesus returns in power and glory, there will be a period of intense tribulations. These end-time tribulations will […]
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God’s Love For Israel – Day 5
Day 5 Good morning and welcome to day five of this short series focussing on God’s love for Israel. Yesterday we explored the faithfulness of God towards Israel. There is no doubt that Israel has much to be forgiven for! But God will have compassion on His people and forgive them their sins and transgressions. […]
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God’s Love For Israel – Day 4
Day 4 Good morning and welcome to day four of this short series focusing on God’s love for Israel. Yesterday we looked at how rebellious Israel can be as a people. God is always faithful though to his covenant. He fully intends that His beloved Israel will walk with Him through all eternity. May I […]
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God’s Love For Israel – Day 3
This is day 3 of a fourteen part series. Day 3 Good morning and welcome to day three of this short series focussing on God’s love for Israel. Yesterday we looked briefly at God’s love and compassion for the Jewish people. It is fair to say that the Jewish people have not always walked faithfully […]
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God’s Love For Israel – Day 2
Day 2 God has always expressed his unfailing love and compassion for the Jews. Jeremiah 31:3 ‘The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have drawn you with loving kindness, I will build you up again.” Isaiah 54:7 “For a brief moment I abandoned you, […]
Revelation 34 