Destruction of Jerusalem

The first temple had been erected during the most prosperous period of Israel's history. Vast stores of treasure for this purpose had been collected by King David, and the plans for its construction were made by divine inspiration. [1 Chronicles 28:12, 19.] Solomon, the wisest of Israel's monarchs, had completed the work. This temple was the most magnificent building which the world ever saw. Yet the Lord had declared by the prophet Haggai, concerning the second temple, “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former.”

Christ Is The Truth

The gospel of Jesus is a gospel of living and doing. If it were not this it would not voice the Eternal Truth. It invites men to shake off sin, and promises, as a result, joy and blessedness and perfect peace.  As our Example, we have One who is all and in all, the chiefest among ten thousand, Jesus Christ, His excellency is beyond comparison. His Kingdom is perfect trust, perfect knowledge, perfect peace. . . no sin can enter there. 

The Best Friend

"This is my Friend!" 

 

Miranda John Waterhouse
A friend the greatest blessings

Song of Solomon 4:16 

A friend is one of the greatest blessings on earth. Tell me not of money — love is better than gold; sympathy is better than lands. He is the poor man — who has no friends!  This world is full of sorrow — because it is full of sin. It is a dark place. It is a lonely place. It is a disappointing place. The brightest sunbeam in it, is a friend. Friendship halves our troubles and doubles our joys!

The Second Coming Of Christ

The coming of the Lord can be found all over the Bible.  Although we see many are skeptical about the return of Christ the scripture can be trusted. It was accurate on the first coming of Christ and you can be sure it will be just as accurate on his second return.

Various terms are used to depict the coming of Christ, in the constantly recurring predictions of the Second Coming of Christ a number of Greek words are used having distinct meaning. Ten leading Greek terms used are: Parousia - "The coming of the Lord draweth nigh" (James 5:8).
Erchomai ---- "Occupy till I come" (Luke 19:13)
Apokalupto --- "When the Lord Jesus shall be revealed." (2 Thessalonians 1:7).
Epiphaneia --- "The appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 6:14)

Life or Death

Can you think of the most difficult questions you have ever been asked? When was the last time someone asked you a question that caused you to stop and ponder on the answer to this all important Question? Do not allow anything to draw your attention from this question, "What shall you do to inherit eternal life?" (Luke 10:25). This was the question asked by the rich young ruler which today still needs to be answered by all.

The Rejected Stone.

 As the religious leaders listened to his teachings, watched the many miracles he performed, watched how as he entered Jerusalem he was crowned king; they thought he was a threat to them. Jesus clearly applied this parable to them, as he emphasised throughout his ministry on earth that the outcasts of society could enter his kingdom, if they became obedient to his will and turn from their evil ways.