Jonah’s ministry was characterized by disobedience, reluctance and complaint. He is unique among the prophets of Israel, but not just for this. It is also true, in the grace and providence of God, that Jonah’s life and ministry, among the prophets of Israel, is the most closely connected with the life and ministry of Jesus—in [...]
There were two trees mentioned in the garden of Eden (Genesis 2:9). The first tree, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, was forbidden. Disobedience would bring death, and Adam and Eve disobeyed. While death did not come instantly or perhaps in the way anticipated, their relationship with God was broken and Adam [...]
Genesis three is often referred to as the story of the fall. When you read the chapter, however, the fall happened within a short time—verses 1-6. It is more correct to say that Genesis three is the story of salvation from the fall. In order to save Adam and his wife from the fall into [...]
Doagh Coast, Donegal (Aaron Dunlop) Nowhere in the entire Bible (as far as I can find) do we find in one paragraph the story of saving grace displayed in such fullness in the life of one individual. The Story of Adam and his wife Eve, in Genesis three, brings us from the despairing [...]
Photo: Fishing on the Nile (Aaron Dunlop) The story of Moses at the burning bush is a fascinating insight into the call to ministry and the inward struggle of the Lord's servants. Rejected and discredited by the people in the initial attempt to deliver Israel, Moses was left in a state of chronic [...]
Photo by Mateus Campos Felipe on Unsplash The story of David and Goliath is a best seller as far as Old Testament stories go. It has all the adventure and suspense of a thriller and has kept Sunday School classes captivated for many years. Cartoons and animations have appealed to audiences of children [...]
Photo by Chris Curry on Unsplash When God created Adam and his wife, he put them in a beautiful garden called Eden. It was “God’s Garden,” (Ezekiel 28:13), without sin, and as the name suggests a place “enriched” or “made abundant,” where Adam could live in perfect communion with God. Adam had everything he needed in the garden; every tree was beautiful to [...]
It has often been claimed that the Protestant Reformation did not stimulate missions and that the Reformers had no missionary vision. One Italian Jesuit, Robert Bellarmine (1542-1621), claimed that the Protestant Church lacked evangelistic zeal which, he said, is a key characteristic of the true Church. Bellarmine may be forgiven for this claim, judging it by Martin Luther's teaching on the [...]
Photo credit: unsplash.com Abortion is one of the greatest tragedies of our time. The most dangerous place in the world today for a child is not in some third-world slum or war zone but inside a mother’s womb! When a woman says she has a right to do what she wants with her [...]
Photo credit: Alex Haney on Uusplash Some of the first words that Jesus spoke to Peter after the resurrection were “come and dine” (John 21:12). In recording this incident of the appearance of Jesus after the resurrection, John makes the point that Jesus “revealed himself in this way” (John 21:1). In other words, [...]