Loosing The Colt
As we approach Easter, let us start by considering one of ‘the unsung heroes’ of the story – ‘a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat’, Luke chapter 19 verse 20. It will be helpful to read Luke chapter 19 verses 29-40. WHAT LESSONS CAN THE COLT TEACH US? REDEMPTION (RANSOM). Interestingly, we …. Read More
Psalm 70
Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Make haste to help me, O Lord! 2 Let them be ashamed and confounded who seek my life; let them be turned back and confused who desire my hurt. 3 Let them be turned back because of their shame, who say, “Aha, aha!” 4 Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad …. Read More
Still Hopeful!
One year ago, when we started this website, Hope4Bath, we wrote in the first article: In such changing and challenging times for all of us, as Christians we want to reassure you that there is Hope for you and Hope for Bath. This Hope is found outside of us, outside of all the wonderful medical …. Read More
John chapter 21
After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. 3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We are going with you also.” They …. Read More
The Fulness of the Time
Reading: Galatians chapter 4 verse 4 God’s timing is always perfect and the Gospel was introduced when the conditions were just right for the message to spread quickly and effectively. • Political conditions were just right. The Roman Empire included Western Europe, the Mediterranean lands and islands, the Middle East and North Africa. It was …. Read More
Psalm 69 verses 15-36
16 Hear me, O Lord, for Your lovingkindness is good; turn to me according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. 17 And do not hide Your face from Your servant, for I am in trouble; hear me speedily. 18 Draw near to my soul, and redeem it; deliver me because of my enemies. 19 You know my reproach, my shame, and my dishonour; My …. Read More
The Determined Purpose Of God
If you are tempted to believe that the crucifixion of Jesus was not part of God’s plan for the salvation of mankind but a chance happening that took Jesus by surprise, I invite you this Easter time to consider prayerfully the Scriptures below. Every statement quoted about the death of Jesus from the New Testament …. Read More
‘Behold My Servant’
Reading: Isaiah chapter 52 verse 13 There are those who would read about the death of Jesus and conclude that it happened by chance. They might accept that it was a huge miscarriage of justice but they do not see any evidence of a divine plan. Men were in control and decided when, where and …. Read More
Psalm 69 verses 1-15
Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. 2 I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing; I have come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. 3 I am weary with my crying; My throat is dry; My eyes fail while I wait for my God. 4 Those who hate me without a cause are …. Read More
Where Is The Lamb?
As we approach Easter, our meditations will centre around the two great events associated with it, i.e. the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is often pictured in the Bible as a LAMB, ready for slaughter. THE PROMISE AND PROVISION OF THE LAMB ‘God will provide for Himself the LAMB’, Genesis chapter 22 verse …. Read More