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Beyond the Veil

The Old Testament Temple and a Call to Deeper Intimacy With God

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When the Lord Jesus died on the cross, the veil of the temple was ripped from top to bottom, opening the door for true spiritual intimacy between God and His people.

While this barrier has been removed, all too many believers live as if it was still in place.

This series examines the tabernacle of the Old Testament as a symbol of the Christian life, It’s purpose is to renew the call of God to all believers to move from the outer court of salvation, through the Holy Place of service and ultimatly to intimacy with God.

The Work of God in the Wilderness of Life: A Study of Exodus 13:18-19

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This is a study of Exodus 13:18-19. This simple passage of Scripture contains some important details about the work of God in the wilderness of life. In these two verses we see that God not only delivered His people but also, understanding their weaknesses and temptations, led, refined, equipped and matured them as they travelled through the wilderness to the Red Sea.This is not just Israel's story but ours as well. The same God works in us as He did in the lives of His people in Moses' day. The purpose of this study is to help the reader understand the work of God in the difficulties of life.

Principles for Deeper Intimacy with God: A Study of James 4:7-10

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There is within each sincere believer a heart cry to know God and experience Him in a deeper way. Over th eyears there have also been many different ideas on how to make this a reality. Of course the only real authority in this matter is the Word of God.



In James 4:7-10, the apostle gives us eight principles for greater intimacy with God. These principles are not new, but often overlooked. The attempt of this study is to reexaamkne this teaching of James to see how it applies to the subject of drawing near to God.

An Examination of the Teaching of Jesus in Luke 5:36-39 about Law and Grace

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This is the story of an encounter between Jesus and the religious leaders of His day. Angered that Jesus ate with "tax collectors and sinners," the Pharisees and Scribes questioned why He and His disciples were not fasting and praying instead of feasting with questionable people. The answer Jesus gave came in the form of three parables. In these parables, Jesus unapologetically declared that the faith He proclaimed was not the same as their faith. He came to offer something different.In this study, we will discuss the response of Jesus to the religious leaders of the day. We will compare their understanding of religion with the faith Jesus proclaimed.I hope this study will challenge the reader to consider carerfully the difference getween a religion of law and workd and the faith Jesus taught.

Disobedience and the Death of a City

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Genesis 11:1-9 is a familiar story of how the descdndants of Noah, leaving Mount Araraat after the flood, migrated to the fertile Valley of Shinar where they bult a tower and a city.The story of the Tower of Babel is a story about the tension between the will of God and the pull of the flesh—of human ability and surrender to God and His purpose. This important Old Testament passage is a warning to us about not walking in the call of God for our lives. It speaks to our modern society and our personal ministries and challenges us to examine the towers we are building for ourselves.

God’s Plan for Renewal and the Healing of our Land

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In an age of church programmes and techniques, it is all too easy to miss the simple truth of 2 Chronicles 7:13-14. These two verses contain God’s answer to Solomon’s prayer for forgiveness and the healing of his land. In them, God explains His requirements for renewal and healing from the effects of sin on their nation.



The truth contained in these two verses is one we need to understand afresh in our day. This book takes a look at 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 and attempts to open up this passage in a way that it applicable to our own day.

A Christian Response to Those who have Offended Us: A Study of Jeremiah 51:8

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Jeremiah 51:8 is a simple verse that brings a powerful challenge. The people of God watched as thier enemy (who had stripped them of life and homeland), suffered under the judgement of God. Jeremiah speaks into this situation and challenged his people to respond to the pain of their enemies with tenderness and compassion.

This verse is a challenge to all of us who have suffered unjustly. It is an Old Testament call to demonstrate the love and mercy of God even to those who have offended us or treated us unfairly. Having lost so much at the hand of the enemy, this was a difficult challenge for the people of God. It is equally as challenging for us as well.

An Examination of the Person of Jesus Christ in the Salvation of our Souls

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We often speak of our salvation as an even that took place in our lives. As wonderful as that even may have been, I propose that salvation is more about a person than an experience. I would go as far as to say that the Lord Jesus does not just give us salvation: He is our salvation.



Without the Lord Jesus, our salvation would not be possible. Remove the person of Christ at any point in the process, and we would be lost without hope. He is the payment for our sin. He is our right standing with the Father. Our strength to live the Christian life is in Him. When we speak of salvation, we refer to the person of the Lord Jesus.

In this study, I want to take the time to consider Jesus Christ as our salvation. My goal is to demonstrate that every aspect of our salvation is found in Him alone.

A Study of the Teaching of Jesus about the Vine and the Branches in John 15:1-8

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I write this study because of a burden the Lord has placed on my heart. The burden relates to the state of the church in our day. Many believers are content with their spiritual lives. Reading John 15:1-8, however, I am struck by the words, "fruit," "more fruit," and "much fruit." In these words the Lord Jesus expresses the desire of the heavenly Vinedresser that we become more productive.

The second part of the burden relates to the source of our strength and wisdom for the task. The imagery of a vine and its branches rebukes our self-reliance and shows us that, conected to the Vine as the source of all power and authority, there is no limit to what God can do. I trust that the Lord will enable us to see His heart for us as branches on the Vine.

I pray that He will give us greater passion and boldness to be His instruments in a world that so desperately neeeds a Saviour.

In a day when almost anything seems possible through technology and human wisdom, we need to be reminded again why we need the Holy Spirit and His enabling.

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In a day of mass communication, we need to learn how to distinguish the voice of God from all outer voiced calling for our attention.

Leaning to walk as God requires is a lifetime effort. Scripture, however, does speak powerfully of our need of a stength greater than our own to live the life God requires. 

Could it be that one of the greaterst tragedies of the Christian life is that we have never learned the importance of the Holy Spirit’s role in our lives?



This series of twelve messages examines what it means to walk in the 

A Devotional Look at Philippians 4:5-7

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Philippians 4:5-7 is a study on the subject of anxiety. In its positive form, anxiety motivates us in service and draws us closer to the Lord for strength and peace. At the same time, however, if unchecked, it can also strip us of our joy and destroy us emotionally, spiritually and physically. This study of Philippians 4:5-7 takes a look at what the apostle Paul has to say about this human affliction.

Here in these three verses the apostle lays out a challenge, provides a solution and tells us of the promise of God for all who will apply the teaching to the problem of anxiety. My prayer is that this study will be a blessing to you.

Lessons from the Ministry of Philip the Evangelist

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Not much is known about Philip the Evangelist. What is known, however, is a challenge to us in our personal walk with the Lord and in our ministries. Philip's life and ministry speak to us about the issue of success, the leading and timing of the Lord, and faithfulness even when unnoticed.I have been challenged as I have studied the brief details of the life of this important man of God.

The goal is to examine the life of this deacon in the Jerusalem church and to see what his life and ministry teaches us about what is important in our service and personal walk with the Lord. I trust Philip's life will be an inspiration.

What Romans 14:1-15:7 Teaches us about Living with Diversity in the Church

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The body of Christ in our day is quite diverse. Sincere believers, even in the same church do not always agree on the interpretation of Biblical passages. What one believer practices freely, another may find offensive. These differences are not new. This same diversity existed in the church of the first century.

The apostle Paul recognized these difference in the church of Rome and in Romans 14-15 he offers some suggestions on how to pursue and live in harmony with brothers and sisters of different opinions. Paul's advice in this passage is applicable to the church of our day as well. In this study we will examine Romans 4-15 to see what the apostle taught the Romans about dealing with diversity in the church of Christ.

Inspiration from Hebrews 12:1-3 for Those Running the Race of Life

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There is a race marked out for every believer. That race is not always an easy one. There will be obstacles on the path, and temptations to overcome. Hebrews 12:1-3 is an inspiration to those who desire to walk in obedience to the call of God on their lives.Here in these simple verses we are reminded of men and women who have gone on before us testifying to the power and faithfulness of the Lord God who leads us in the race.

We are challenged to watch out for the obstacles and hindrances on the path before us and encouraged to consider the Lord Jesus as our example and inspiration.

The Call of a Reluctant Servant

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Moses was a man like you and me but God used him in a powerful way. Throughout

his life God was preparing him for the task to which he had been called. When the

time was right, God thrust him into ministry.

He returned to Egypt with his family and a simple shepherd’s staff. In the hands of

God, however, little becomes much and with what God had given him, Moses saw

the most powerful nation on the earth being humiliated at the power of God

demonstrated through what God had empowered in his hand.



It is my prayer that this study of Exodus 4:1-5 will strengthen, encourage and

comfort those who feel like Moses, inadequate for the calling of God on their lives.