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An Ominous Silence

In the prior verses of Revelation, heaven is seen to be a joyous and worshipful place, with chorus singing and celestial beings crying out. Suddenly there comes an ominous silence. The opening of the seals results in an angel being given a trumpet that will be blown in proper sequence introducing Judgement. Revelation 8:1-13 When…

Love ‘em all

In a culture that is fixated on outward appearances, it is often easy for Christians to show favouritism within the church. As people who have been shown grace by the Lord Himself, we too must be willing to extend grace to all people regardless of their education, finances, social standing or race. James 2:1-13 ESV…

True Religion

God has taken the initiative to save us through His Word, which results in a transformed life marked by a controlled tongue, a compassionate heart, and a clean life. This, James affirms, is authentic religion, pure and faultless. James 1:12-27 ESV 12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has…

Tower Builders or Tatty Buildings

People in society today are no different to the people we see in this passage, as they seek to make a name for themselves. As Christians, we need to ensure that as we seek to be doers of the word we do not try to make a name for ourselves. Genesis 11:1–9 ESV The Tower of Babel 11 Now the whole earth…

God’s Goodness

God in His omniscient sovereignty, is the author of every good and perfect gift. Although sin blinds the heart towards God’s glory, the light of God’s true Word delivers the good news of salvation to those who are in Christ Jesus. Psalm 145 ESV Great Is the Lord [a] A Song of Praise. Of David.…

Facing Trials

The New Testament book of James is an intensely practical letter, focusing on how Christians should behave as we put the teachings of God’s Word into practice. Trials occur in every life but God enables believers to experience joy even in the midst of difficult circumstances. James 1:1-18 ESV Greeting 1 James, a servant[a] of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,…

Peter Restored

Do you wrestle with your past, worry about your future, and fail to enjoy your present? Through real restoration, no matter how it hurts, no matter what it costs, and no matter what it means, God makes us useful and profitable in all aspects of life. John 21:15-25 Jesus and Peter 15 When they had…

This one thing I know!

Encountering a man blind from birth, the disciples assumed that the cause for his blindness must have been someone’s sin. Jesus, however, told them that his blindness was so that the work of God might be displayed in him. The remedy for our spiritual blindness is receiving spiritual sight as an undeserved gift from the Lord…