Hope4Bath

RAISING OF LAZARUS The Bible tells us that there is one time in our life, when we are utterly powerless: ‘No one has power in the day of death. There is no release from that war’, Ecclesiastes chapter 8 verse 8. A family, who lived in the town of Bethany, discovered the truth of this. ….  Read More

We have meditated, previously, on THE CROSS OF JESUS, which is central to God’s plan of salvation. Inseparably linked to it is His RESURRECTION. In our meditations this week, we will consider three occasions when Jesus demonstrated His power over death. THE WIDOW OF NAIN’S SON This incident, Luke chapter 7 verses 11-17, took place ….  Read More

I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh, 4 who are Israelites, to whom pertain the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the ….  Read More

“For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” 1 Corinthians chapter 15 verses 3-4. What amazing words: Christ died He was buried He rose again These are 3 undeniable, ….  Read More

After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” 2 But Abram said, “Lord God, what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3 Then Abram said, “Look, You have given me no offspring; indeed one born in my house is my heir!” ….  Read More

George Matheson (1842-1906) The final hymn we will focus on this week was written by a remarkable man. When George was 18 months old, his mother realised that he had serious problems with his eyesight and by the age of 18 he could hardly see at all. However, he went to university, where he studied ….  Read More

22 For we know that the whole creation groans and labours with birth pangs together until now. 23 Not only that, but we also who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. 24 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one ….  Read More

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) This hymn is often referred to as the finest in the English language. It came out of a complaint by Isaac Watts to his father about the poverty and monotony of church worship. His father challenged him to produce something better. He responded with the beautiful hymn, ‘When I survey THE WONDROUS ….  Read More

We noted in our previous meditations that THE CROSS OF CHRIST is the central theme of the Easter story. We began our thoughts with the words of a hymn that invited us to stand ‘BENEATH THE CROSS OF JESUS’. It is not surprising to discover that THE CROSS is central to the thoughts of numerous ….  Read More

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending ….  Read More