What’s your favourite dream? I often dream that I can fly, and my favourite dream involves being able to climb to the top of a tall building, then simply walk off and pull up just before touching the ground. Sometimes, I have to check that I’m actually dreaming before leaping! We all dream normally, but occasionally, God reveals… Read More »
One of the first things you become aware of as a new follower of Jesus is the need to deal with sin. It’s not just that you need to understand and cherish that, upon repenting of your sin, a lifetime of sin is thoroughly dealt with by faith in the death of Christ in your place; the recurring… Read More »
If you do not ‘speed-read’ through Scripture, you will often encounter moments of humour or innuendo that catch your attention or leave you pondering. One such example is found in Genesis 45, where Joseph sends his brothers back to Canaan after revealing his identity. This passage is intensely rich with emotion, spiritual insight, and profound lessons in grace.… Read More »
Recently, on Substack, I posed the question, “What about Agabus?” Continuing in this vein, I think it fitting to also ask, “What about John the Baptist?” Jesus calls him the greatest prophet, yet we see him sending his own disciples to ask if Jesus was the One to come—or if they should seek another. As you read this,… Read More »
There are a few ambiguities as we examine the role of prophets and prophecy in both the Old and New Testaments. One such case is Agabus, the New Testament prophet mentioned in the Book of Acts, who presents an intriguing case study on the nature of prophetic ministry in the early church and its implications for today. He… Read More »
It is about AD 33 on the Mount of Beatitudes, a hill in northern Israel on the Korazim Plateau. It is an unprecedented day, a day that will have priests poring over the sacred texts of Leviticus to remind themselves of what to do and what is required. Someone Needs Healing Unexpectedly, a man approached Jesus, his skin… Read More »