by peter.ramsay | Oct 31, 2017 | Bible Bites
The late Pierre Elliott Trudeau, one of Canada’s more noteworthy prime ministers, once campaigned for a ‘fair and just society’. Perhaps the defining moment of his public career was his Just Society speech. But no society can push God aside and...
by Dr. A J Higgins | Oct 29, 2017 | Monday Meditations
“Pontius Pilate, the governor.” Matthew 27:2 KJV “Pilate, the governor.” Matthew 27:2 NASB Only Matthew calls Pilate, “the governor.” In fact, Matthew does so on seven occasions in this final account of the trial and crucifixion of the Lord Jesus. Look at verses 2,...
by peter.ramsay | Oct 24, 2017 | Bible Bites
Yes or no? The correct answer is: YES! But couldn’t a person have Christ and a bit more or a lot more? Why confine yourself to Jesus Christ? It’s such a big world of ideas out there, with many beliefs and philosophies – isn’t it a bit narrow to...
by Dr. A J Higgins | Oct 21, 2017 | Monday Meditations
“I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood … have nothing to do with that just man.” Matthew 27:4,19 KJV “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” “Have nothing to do with that righteous Man…” Matthew 27:4, 19 NASB Friends...
by peter.ramsay | Oct 17, 2017 | Bible Bites
“We grew up with these people. I love them. Our lives are so intertwined. Our families have known each other for generations. We have, or should I say, had so much in common. We live beside them; we share important occasions with them and we have devoutly...
by Dr. A J Higgins | Oct 15, 2017 | Monday Meditations
“Then did they spit in His face and buffeted Him; others smote Him.” Matthew 26:67 KJV “Then they spat in His face and beat Him with their fists; and others slapped Him.” Matthew 26:67 NASB Earlier, we are told of a face that did “shine as the sun” (ch 17:2). Isaiah...