Monthly Archives: September 2018

The Compassion of Jesus

Posted on September 24, 2018 by thebiblicalway

One of the salient characteristics of Jesus is His abundant ‘compassion’ (Matthew 9:36). When He was here on earth, wherever He saw suffering, sorrow or misfortune, His desire was to restore to wholeness or to normality those who were in … Continue reading →

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Trust in the Lord

Posted on September 21, 2018 by thebiblicalway

‘Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5, 6).’ The senior elder of the church of which I am … Continue reading →

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The ‘God of All Comfort’

Posted on September 18, 2018 by thebiblicalway

‘Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, … Continue reading →

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Does God Discipline His People?

Posted on September 14, 2018 by thebiblicalway

Disciplining with Corporal Punishment When I was a youngster my mother spoke of the *birch. She could remember its use for punishing petty criminals, and even I can remember when it was used in the Isle of Man, back in … Continue reading →

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Jesus, My Friend

Posted on September 10, 2018 by thebiblicalway

The title of this short article is ‘Jesus, My Friend’. That’s a huge claim to make, but it is true, and the same can be said for all Christians, i.e., those who believe, trust, and obey Him (John 15:14). This … Continue reading →

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Persecution of Christians

Posted on September 6, 2018 by thebiblicalway

‘“And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved (Matthew 10:22).”’ Today we hear of ‘ethnic cleansing’ which is an extreme form of persecution. The people who organise … Continue reading →

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Jesus said, “Follow Me.”

Posted on September 1, 2018 by thebiblicalway

Users of online social media such as FaceBook or Twitter are most likely familiar with the term, ‘Follower’. They will visit particular web platforms, like what they see, and consequently register themselves as followers. They may also opt into receiving … Continue reading →

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