Jesus had just spoken in advance (“Predicted”) the betrayal, suffering, mocking, and scourging, and death by crucifixion, that He would shortly have to experience, followed by His resurrection. And straight after that, in interesting timing, the mother of two of His disciples, approached Him with her two son, James and John, with a “special request”! It could be that this woman was Salome, mentioned in Mk.15:40-41 and Mk.16:1. If so, then she could also be Mary’s sister (John 19:25), which would mean that James and John were cousins of Jesus. Could it be that three......

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There are 3 occasions where Jesus told His disciples about the events that would soon unfold leading to His Death, Burial, and Resurrection. These began at Matt.16:21-23. Then again in Matt.17:22-23, And then again here at Matt.20:17-19. Each time Jesus added a little bit more information on how things would work out. He didn’t so much “predict” that “I don’t think things are looking to good as we go up to Jerusalem….The religious leaders might not like Me!” He had spoken of what MUST take place, and spoke of what WILL happen. You see, there are no coincidences or chance happenings......

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This parable sits between two identical statements of Jesus. In Matt. 19:30 Jesus had said, “But many who are the first will be last, and the last first.” Then in Matt.20:16 Jesus also said, “So the last will be first, and the first last. ” That last line isn’t found in the NU text, but it is found later in Matt.22:14, which might suggest a scribal error. The context throughout has been salvation, and you’ll find that the point of the parable of the labourers in......

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Today Ninfa Robson shared a word of exhortation based primarily on Prov.4. As always, Ninfa gives very practical teachings from the word! To watch the service from today, just click on this link!...

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In this didactic psalm of David’s he shows how he came under the conviction of God’s Spirit, leading him to acknowledge and confess his sin, which led him to forgiveness. Of course David had to believe that he was forgiven. After this experience, David seems to be describing the life of Christian believers today, who can teach and instruct others into the ways of righteousness. There is great reason to be glad, and rejoice and even sing songs of deliverance. To see the video from today’s service, you can simply click on this......

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In this Psalm, which may well have been on Jesus’ mind, whilst going through His trials (based on His quotation of Ps.31:5 in Lk.23:46), we get the impression that David and his men are besieged within a city, surrounded by enemy troops, and with possible insurrection among the men of his own army. By the way, the phrase, “Into your hands I commit my spirit” has been quoted as used at the point of death of the likes of Luther, Knox, and Hus. This would be a very powerful Psalm to remember......

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This was quite a “deep subject” delivered to us by Elder/Pastor Eddie Manly, based on John 4 and the account of the woman of Samaria. To watch the video, which includes colour maps, just click on this Youtube link!...

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In this Psalm it is clear that David had had “one foot in the grave”, and yet when he cried out to the LORD for mercy, the LORD healed him and raised him up from his deathbed. We have much to thank the LORD for, whether that be healing or salvation, and we have every reason to be glad. God has turned our mourning into dancing, and our sorrows into joy! To watch the full video of today’s church service, just click on this link!...

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It is not immediately apparent what this Psalm of David’s is about. Commentaries on it say that David was aware of the beliefs of the other nations around Israel which believed in a different version of Creation and of The Flood than that found in Genesis. For this reason David refers to the ‘heavenly beings‘ or ‘mighty ones‘, which could refer to the angels as the sons of God (Bene Elim), or supposed beings who fought the battle between good and evil, the struggle over chaos: stories that sound a bit like that......

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In this Psalm, David is able to offer praise to the LORD for answering his prayers, apparently before the answer actually showed up. It has been said that the occasion for this Psalm could have been at a time when David was on a deathbed, not sure if he would live or die. Therefore David made the argument that he should not be treated like the rest, such as the wicked, since he has placed his trust in the LORD. As usual, many people relate to David as he goes through things......

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