Why is it that there are so many books on the subject of crime in most bookstores? And why is there no shortage of series, films, documentaries, and even theatrical performances centred around crime, policing, detectives and solving murders? Crime is not good, and evil is the deprivation of that which is good, so why… Continue reading The Moral Argument for God
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The Cosmological Argument for God
Today we hear much of the intelligent design argument for God and possibly less of the cosmological argument for God, than in past centuries. The cosmological argument is a logical argument pointing to a Creator as the first cause of the universe. The cosmological argument can be illustrated in several ways. When an insurance claim… Continue reading The Cosmological Argument for God
Rethinking Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Light of Eternity
It is not difficult to understand the logic driving Maslow’s famous pyramid. Physiological needs occupy the bottom and most crucial foundational strata relating to food, water, warmth, and rest. Survival guides recognise that in the most extreme conditions you may survive three hours in unprotected freezing conditions, go three days without water and thirty days… Continue reading Rethinking Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Light of Eternity
One Greater than Einstein
Einstein spent the latter part of his career trying to determine what holds the universe together. Despite his previous achievements with regard to his theory of relativity, the speed of light, and a brilliant mind, he was not successful in explaining why everything is not constantly drifting further apart. On the theoretical level the problem… Continue reading One Greater than Einstein
The Bible is more up to date than tomorrow’s newspaper!
Biblical prophecy is so compelling, detailed, and accurate that it can be likened with history written in advance. When history and prophecy converge, they find fulfilment in Messiah and His purposes for Israel and the nations. The sheer volume and pinpoint accuracy of the scriptures helps to understand the world we live in and why… Continue reading The Bible is more up to date than tomorrow’s newspaper!
Day of Atonement – Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur-The Day of Atonement Yom Kippur falls between the Feast of Trumpets and the Feast of Tabernacles and is the holiest day of the year in the Jewish calendar. Unlike all the other feasts it is not a time of rejoicing but afflicting the soul. In Leviticus 23:26-32 the command for the Israelites to… Continue reading Day of Atonement – Yom Kippur
The Feasts of the LORD – Trumpets
The Feast of Trumpets, the Ram’s Horns and Messiah All of the feasts in their respective ways point towards Messiah. The Spring feasts speak of the first coming of Messiah - the death and resurrection of Yeshua at Passover and the Feast of Firstfruits. In addition, the Feast of Unleavened Bread relates to the believer… Continue reading The Feasts of the LORD – Trumpets
The Feasts of the LORD – Tabernacles
The Feast of Tabernacles, Living Water, and the Light of the World The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) is the climax of the Jewish festivals. In the ancient world many civilizations celebrated festivals in connection with agriculture. Building a shelter to reside in and the specific use of the etrog and waving of the willow, palm… Continue reading The Feasts of the LORD – Tabernacles
The Feasts of the LORD – Purim
The Feast of Purim is a blessing for the Whole World. The ten chapters of Esther in the Hebrew Bible provide the narrative for Purim, make fascinating reading, and can be read in about thirty minutes. Esther and Mordecai’s courage and actions aided the preservation, and prevented the extinction of the Jewish people. Though this… Continue reading The Feasts of the LORD – Purim
The Feasts of the LORD – Shavuot
Shavuot: Feast of Weeks and God’s Prophetic Calendar God’s timing is perfect, and the feasts on the Jewish calendar are His timeline. When we look at the feasts and see how they fit into God’s prophetic calendar, the study of Leviticus in the Hebrew Bible takes on a whole new meaning. It is a joyful… Continue reading The Feasts of the LORD – Shavuot
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