If you've ever attended a recital of Handel's Messiah, you may have noticed that everybody stands up during the hallelujah chorus. It's a common practice and originated with King George II. King George stood because He knew a thing or two about who was really in charge. He … [Read more...] about And Kings will Tremble
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Jesus, Shaking Heaven and Earth
In Matthew 5:17, Jesus tells the disciples that He came to fulfil the law and the prophets. He came to put them both into force, to accomplish their purpose, satisfy their demands and fulfil their expectations. In the next verse, Jesus goes on to say, For truly, I say to you, … [Read more...] about Jesus, Shaking Heaven and Earth
The Bogeyman
Fear has often been used to control a population and any fear will do. Whether it be the fear of man or fear of nature. Enter, the bogeyman. That mysterious miscreant who forever lives to frighten children back into their homes. Since Cain killed Abel, the fear of man has been … [Read more...] about The Bogeyman
Jesus, to the Ends of the Earth
The Jubilee laws given to God's people were designed to cut short and dismantle the development of an ungodly culture from forming among God's people. They achieved this by releasing those who might have otherwise remained indebted, impoverished, enslaved or oppressed. But for … [Read more...] about Jesus, to the Ends of the Earth
If Heaven Makes You Homesick
Earth is our home and, knowing full well we could never ascend into the heavens, God has come down. Never-the-less, many Christians still think (due to popular media) that the end-game is to hoist our bums onto galactic seats. The goal of the Gospel is clear. "Thy Kingdom … [Read more...] about If Heaven Makes You Homesick