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SUMMARY:"The Prince of Peace"     [Isaiah 9:6]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“The Prince of Peace”.</b>  This name is experienced when you receive the forgiveness of sin and peace with God that He offers. \nThe heathen rage and the nations engage in war as the Psalmist said. National peace is an illusive goal. \nTo understand this title we must look at the conflict between good and evil described in the Word of God. \nThroughout the Bible we see the Devil and his evil minions seeking to destroy mankind. This attack peaked when the Devil sought to prevent Jesus from giving His life to save us. In all he failed and the peace of God beyond understanding fills the hearts of those whose trust is in the Saviour. In the last days the Prince of Peace will establish His kingdom of peace in the new heaven and earth.
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/the-prince-of-peace-isaiah-96/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230831
DTSTAMP:20230731T092832Z
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UID:4581-1693353600-1693439999@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"until"          [Matthew 24:38]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“until”. </b> Jesus used this little word with great effect. In the days of Noah they were eating and drinking\, marrying and giving in marriage UNTIL the day Noah entered the ark. \nJesus told us in His parable that God allows wheat and tares (good and evil) to grow together UNTIL harvest. \nThe Psalmist realised that the prosperity of evil men was only UNTIL God decided their end should come. \nYou can apply it in so many ways: life in whatever form continues as God permits. The burden He asks you to bear is only for as long as He knows it is needful for you. Weeping will only last until the dawning of His morning. \nSometimes the sinner’s rope is so long and slack that he does not think it is there. But what he calls “liberty” is only until God calls him in for account.
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/until-matthew-2438/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230830
DTSTAMP:20230731T092630Z
CREATED:20230731T092630Z
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UID:4579-1693267200-1693353599@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"the children of Israel … had feared other gods"        [II Kings 17:7]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“the children of Israel … had feared other gods“.</b>  They could only do this because they stopped fearing or worshipping the Lord Jehovah. It happened after a number of evil kings had ruled in Israel and the nation was carried captive into Assyria. \nYou cannot worship other gods unless you turn away from the Lord and you cannot worship the Lord and other gods at the same time. It is ‘God or Mammon’ not ‘God and Mammon’! Many try and make it the latter. In fact\, the Israelites tried to worship the other gods secretly (see verse 9)\, as though Jehovah would not notice! \nWhere Jesus is Lord there is room for no other: when Jesus is Lord there is no desire for another. Once you turn from the Lord the options are many but the outcome the same – captivity.\n 
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/the-children-of-israel-had-feared-other-gods-ii-kings-177/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230829
DTSTAMP:20230731T092537Z
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UID:4577-1693180800-1693267199@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"Be not afraid of their faces"     [Jeremiah 1:8]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“Be not afraid of their faces”.</b>  The Lord repeated these words to Jeremiah at the outset of his ministry and He would repeat them to every disciple who goes forward to serve the Lord. A look at the faces of his hearers can frighten the most eloquent preacher. The servants of the Lord must draw their inspiration to go forth from the Lord: they must look to His face. \nUnbelief is written on the face of many – cold\, unmoving unbelief. On others there is scorn and ridicule written on the face. Looking at them can make you afraid. \nSome set their face against the gospel – they are opposed to it and to all it proclaims. \nDon’t be afraid of any of them: they threaten but cannot put a finger on any child of God unless He allows them.\n 
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/be-not-afraid-of-their-faces-jeremiah-18/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230828
DTSTAMP:20230731T092444Z
CREATED:20230731T092444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T092444Z
UID:4575-1693094400-1693180799@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"Are you greater than our father Jacob … ? "  [John 4:12(RAV)]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“Are you greater than our father Jacob … ? “.</b>  Yes\, Jesus is greater than all who have gone before. Pile the achievements from the great ones of history and you have not begun to equal what the Lord has done. \nGreater because no one else left heaven to come to earth and be our Saviour. \nGreater because no one else could atone for the sins of the world. Salvation is to be found in none other. \nGreater because He is seated at the right hand of the Father\, where He intercedes for His children and promises one day to return. This Samaritan woman knew He was greater because He sought her out as she came to draw water\, engaged her in conversation and offered her the water of life. Jacob may have dug the well but he could not give the satisfying water Jesus offered.\n 
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/are-you-greater-than-our-father-jacob-john-412rav/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230827
DTSTAMP:20230731T092245Z
CREATED:20230731T092245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T092245Z
UID:4573-1693008000-1693094399@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"Behold\, I will do a new thing\, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? "   [Isaiah 43:19(RAV)]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“Behold\, I will do a new thing\, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? “</b>.  God loves to do new things in the lives of His people. Sometimes we get confused and disappointed because we do not appreciate God’s time schedule. \nHe may alert us to what is going to happen sometime ahead. This enables us to get ready: also to anticipate the event with joy as any child does its birthday\, for example. \nAt other times the Lord works much more slowly than we thought – allowing things to unfold naturally instead of miraculously. But you can enjoy a leisurely sail just as much as a trip in a speed boat. \nWhat you can be sure of is that God will do something – and it can be revealed to you now – and you will know it to be real!\n 
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/behold-i-will-do-a-new-thing-now-it-shall-spring-forth-shall-you-not-know-it-isaiah-4319rav/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230826
DTSTAMP:20230731T092150Z
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UID:4571-1692921600-1693007999@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"and they received the Holy Spirit"    [Acts 8:17(RAV)]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“and they received the Holy Spirit”. </b> It was not enough for the new believers in Samaria to receive the Word of God brought to them by Philip the Evangelist. Not enough for them to feel and be happy. All should be happy when they experience sin forgiven and peace with God. \nThey needed the Holy Spirit to enable them to live out the faith they had received. Indeed\, they needed Christ to live in them and be seen by others. Christ is exalted to the Father’s right hand and promised that the Holy Spirit would administer the blessing to His followers. \nMore than mental assent and faith in the gospel they needed to receive the Holy Spirit to live out the gospel. Thank God for more mature believers who prayed for them to receive the Spirit!\n 
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/and-they-received-the-holy-spirit-acts-817rav/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230825
DTSTAMP:20230731T092056Z
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UID:4569-1692835200-1692921599@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"my people have forgotten me"     [Jeremiah 18:15(NIV)]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“my people have forgotten me”.</b>  The People of Israel repeatedly turned away from the Lord. The same easily happens when God blesses and it may easily happen to us. As we read elsewhere “Let him that stands take heed\, lest he fall!” \nGod’s blessings can make us complacent so we forsake the worship and service of the Lord. If God gave us all we asked\, how many of us would sit back and do nothing\, however good our resolve to do otherwise at the time. \nThe trials that the people of the Lord had to face were the best medicine for them. So often\, we call upon God when we are in need and then find no need to pray when the emergency is past. If we know the danger we may avoid the pitfall. See how Israel forsook God and resolve that by God’s grace you and your house will serve the Lord.\n 
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/my-people-have-forgotten-me-jeremiah-1815niv/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230824
DTSTAMP:20230731T092007Z
CREATED:20230731T092007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T092007Z
UID:4567-1692748800-1692835199@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"they had argued about who was the greatest"     [Mark 9:34(NIV)]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“they had argued about who was the greatest”.</b>  It was an argument among themselves – Jesus had to ask His disciples what it was they were arguing about. We might easily be disappointed with them for indulging in such petty behaviour – as though to be among the chosen twelve was not enough\, each wanted to be the greatest. \nWanting to be the greatest is a sentiment that is always with us. Jesus said if anyone wants to be first he should become the last and servant of all. Remember that the greatest of all was despised and rejected of men\, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. The way to glory is the way of the cross. Carry your cross if you would wear the victor’s crown. Those who serve the Lord should have no need to jostle for position. Meet the Suffering Servant\, Jesus and worship at His feet.
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/they-had-argued-about-who-was-the-greatest-mark-934niv/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230823
DTSTAMP:20230731T091906Z
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UID:4565-1692662400-1692748799@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"Come and hear"     [Psalm 66:16]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“Come and hear”.</b>  God expects some movement on the part of the sinner. The redeemed ones may set out their case attractively but it is of no use if folk do not come. \nThe call of the gospel message is centred around this activity. Whether far away or near\, the direction is the same – coming to Christ. Not religion or philosophy or the latest thing\, but coming to Jesus. \nThen we need to hear. It is a prayer for understanding that we need. Naturally dull of hearing the case calls for inspiration of the Holy Spirit.  Jesus described some in His day who had ears but heard not. We must not be like them. The testimony of my brother can be a blessing and help to me. My testimony should call others to come to the Lord and hear.\n 
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/come-and-hear-psalm-6616/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230822
DTSTAMP:20230731T091757Z
CREATED:20230731T091757Z
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UID:4563-1692576000-1692662399@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"speak evil of no man"     [Titus 3:2]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“speak evil of no man”.</b> There is something good in all the brethren. They may not think or do just as you do but it is as likely that you are mistaken on some things as they are. \nAny fool can stir the mud but it is those who seek the best out of others who are careful to encourage the good in a person. \nThe apostle does not say there is no evil\, for this is found in us all. Even in the most saintly the old nature rears its ugly head from time to time. What he does say is that we should not speak to others about it.  Some who find fault find nothing else. They knock down but never build up. There are enough in the demolition business\, so you be among those who speak evil of no man. \nJust stay quiet – God will judge.
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/speak-evil-of-no-man-titus-32/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230821
DTSTAMP:20230731T091708Z
CREATED:20230731T091708Z
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UID:4561-1692489600-1692575999@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD"   [Zechariah 14:20]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“Holiness Unto The Lord”.</b>  As a doctrine\, holiness has become obscured in the present climate: as a way of life it has practically disappeared. Past generations may have collected dead wood\, but in trying to be rid of it\, to say that the Christian may do whatever is standard behaviour in the world\, is not right. \nHoliness is not like an adhesive label. It is a process that begins when the heart is cleansed and something that develops as one walks with the Lord. The prophet described this name as ‘engraved upon’ the bells of the horses. \n‘Be holy’ is an injunction that demands constant attention; getting alongside those in need in the world\, yet keeping oneself unspotted from the world. \nThere will be no engraving the name at heaven’s gate\, the endorsement of holiness must be taking place now.\n 
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/holiness-unto-the-lord-zechariah-1420/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230820
DTSTAMP:20230731T091614Z
CREATED:20230731T091614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T091614Z
UID:4559-1692403200-1692489599@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven"   [Matthew 6:20]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven”.</b>  The financial world is continually bombarding us with details both of interest rates and where we may expect a greater return on our money. And most of us spend an inordinately large amount of our time earning or spending money. The Bible gives the last word on advice regarding investment as we read in this verse. Unfortunately no one can deposit their money or material wealth directly into heaven\, except by giving it away (when Jesus once promised a rich man he would have treasure in heaven). \nHowever\, by what each one of us does with our life\, who we make our Master and serve\, we may lay up treasure in heaven. It is sad to report that relatively few pay any attention to this important matter. Hence Jesus’ injunction to us today.\n 
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/lay-up-for-yourselves-treasures-in-heaven-matthew-620/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230819
DTSTAMP:20230731T091521Z
CREATED:20230731T091521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T091521Z
UID:4557-1692316800-1692403199@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:upholding all things by the word of his power"   [Hebrews 1:3]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“upholding all things by the word of his power”.</b>  Those who do not know the Lord do not believe His word and cannot appreciate how mighty a word it is. He speaks and it is done\, whether the creation of the universe or the stilling of a turbulent sea on which the disciples journeyed. \nHis all-powerful word extends to the smallest detail in your life and mine. His word dispels our fears; it keeps us in the place of perfect safety. \nIf everything is dependent upon Him for life and breath\, can He possibly fail when it comes to His care for the least of His children! \nIt is as though\, after attending the matters of the universe\, He stoops to talk with and encourage you as you look apprehensively into the day that lies ahead.
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/upholding-all-things-by-the-word-of-his-power-hebrews-13/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230818
DTSTAMP:20230731T091432Z
CREATED:20230731T091432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T091432Z
UID:4555-1692230400-1692316799@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"a new thing"    [Isaiah 43:19]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“a new thing”.</b>  Life is ever advancing and God is in the vanguard. The gospel message spread all over the world because its messengers were prepared to do something new – they crossed the sea to carry it to the unknown. \nThere are mighty victories to be won in the Name of the Lord as the kingdom of God advances – but only if its members are prepared to step out in faith. \nA new day brings new blessings as we receive new instructions and are prepared for new experiences. \nThe Christians who find life stale and monotonous are those who refuse anything new. Within the plan and purpose of God there is something new for every disciple today.\n 
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/a-new-thing-isaiah-4319/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230817
DTSTAMP:20230731T091343Z
CREATED:20230731T091342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T091343Z
UID:4553-1692144000-1692230399@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"not willing"    [John 5:40(RAV)]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“not willing”</b> \n– unwilling to unseat pride and to exalt the Lord God. \n– unwilling to lose one’s life to find a greater. \n– unwilling to take up a cross\, which in reality is easier than the yoke already worn. \n– unwilling to step out of line from the giddy throng and to step into line with God. \n– not willing to come to Jesus that they might have life. \n  \nUnwillingness makes for lost opportunities\, missed promotion\, stunted growth\, miserable existence and a sense of failure. \nThose who are willing get the best of everything. Those who will\, may find assurance of eternal life in Christ. \nWhoever trusts in Him will never be confounded.
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/not-willing-john-540rav/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230816
DTSTAMP:20230731T091248Z
CREATED:20230731T091248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T091248Z
UID:4551-1692057600-1692143999@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"Serve the Lord your God"     [II Chronicles 30:8]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“Serve the Lord your God”.</b>  Hezekiah’s reign marked a reformation in Jerusalem and a reinstatement of the offices of the temple. He told his people that they had a responsibility to serve the Lord. It is a message that needs telling today. \nHezekiah’s message was for all the people. By their consecration and dedication\, all must serve the Lord. The worship of Jehovah was to be an integral part of their life. \nThe way that worship had been discredited and disbanded incurred the wrath of God and Hezekiah told the people they should begin again to serve the Lord that His wrath might be appeased.  God has done great things for us as He did for the Israelites in Hezekiah’s day: we need to appreciate this and serve Him with a grateful heart.
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/serve-the-lord-your-god-ii-chronicles-308/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230815
DTSTAMP:20230731T091138Z
CREATED:20230731T091138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T091138Z
UID:4549-1691971200-1692057599@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:Nympha and the church in her house"  [Colossians 4:15(RSV)]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“Nympha and the church in her house”. </b> We owe it to recent translation to tell us that this name applied to a lady and not a man. Yet we know nothing more about her except that if you know anything about the believers in Colosse you would know there was a gathering in Nympha’s home. Paul knew it and had visited it and was blessed by it and so sent greetings in his Epistle. \nThe woman still makes the home. How blessed for her when that home is known as a place where the Lord’s people can meet. There is need for homes to be opened up to gatherings of the local church and it is the opportunity for any lady who would do so to be a modern “Mother in Israel” to those who are not so blessed with a Christian environment.\n 
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/nympha-and-the-church-in-her-house-colossians-415rsv/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230814
DTSTAMP:20230731T091045Z
CREATED:20230731T091045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T091045Z
UID:4547-1691884800-1691971199@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me\, and strengthened me"   [II Timothy 4:17]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me\, and strengthened me”.</b>  Paul had his disappointments. He wrote the words from prison in Rome. Demas had forsaken him and become enticed away from the faith\, returning to Thessalonica. His faithful companions\, Crescens and Titus\, had now left him for Galatia and Dalmatia respectively. Alexander\, perhaps the one supporting him in Ephesus\, had now turned out to be evil and at Paul’s first court appearance no-one stood with him. His use of the word “notwithstanding” is so significant. \nAnd it can be significant to you as you trust in Christ\, for no matter how many let you down and leave you just when you feel you need them most\, you may know the Lord standing by you and strengthening you. It is when you are cast wholly upon Him that you appreciate who He is and what He does.\n 
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/notwithstanding-the-lord-stood-with-me-and-strengthened-me-ii-timothy-417/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230813
DTSTAMP:20230731T090949Z
CREATED:20230731T090949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T090949Z
UID:4545-1691798400-1691884799@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"You must be born again"   [John 3:7(NIV)]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“You must be born again”.</b>  From Jesus’ words to Nicodemus\, credit for the following was not enough: \n– Seeking counsel from Jesus \n– Deep respect for the Person and ministry of Jesus \n– Religious upbringing \n– High office in the church – a Pharisee \n– Exemplary public life as a leader of his nation \n– A mind that tried to reason things out \n– Not afraid to ask questions \nNicodemus came to Jesus with a hunger for God in his soul. Jesus almost at once told him what his trouble was. \nJesus lovingly says the same to all who are in similar need\, ‘You must be born again’.\n 
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/you-must-be-born-again-john-37niv/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230812
DTSTAMP:20230731T090855Z
CREATED:20230731T090855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T090855Z
UID:4543-1691712000-1691798399@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"the Lord your God is gracious and merciful"   [II Chronicles 30:9]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“the Lord your God is gracious and merciful”.</b>  All who come to God in true humility and repentance find grace and mercy. It is when we acknowledge we deserve punishment from Him we may find mercy. God’s graciousness calls on His mercy. Under Hezekiah Israel needed to put right the evil that had permeated the nation.  Some scorned Hezekiah’s call to attend the feast of unleavened bread and the Passover. These did not see any need or purpose in this and so they did not find God. \nIt was the great company that did come to Jerusalem from both Israel and Judah that was blessed. You will not find grace and mercy unless you come. The past is not the problem: it is your attendance now that God desires. When blessing is administered be among those who receive it.
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/the-lord-your-god-is-gracious-and-merciful-ii-chronicles-309/
CATEGORIES:BandM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230811
DTSTAMP:20230731T090750Z
CREATED:20230731T090750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T090750Z
UID:4541-1691625600-1691711999@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"most of them did not even know why they had come"   [Acts 19:32(GNB)]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“most of them did not even know why they had come”.</b>  They were just carried along with the crowd and found themselves in the amphitheatre crying\, ‘Great is Artemis of Ephesus’ for two hours on end. (This was the demonstration orchestrated to oppose the Apostle Paul.) \nPeople today don’t know why they do a lot of things. In the heat of the moment they seemed right but afterwards they regret what happened. So often we fail to appreciate what is going on.  Most are unaware of what God is doing and oblivious to His love towards them in sending Jesus. They do not realise it is sin that causes them to ever make mistakes.  The town clerk of Ephesus did at last bring some sanity to that uproar in Ephesus. Today it behoves the Christian to do the same in the circle where he moves.\n 
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/most-of-them-did-not-even-know-why-they-had-come-acts-1932gnb/
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SUMMARY:"and there was no more sea"     [Revelation 21:1]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“and there was no more sea”.</b>  In several chapters in Revelation sea is mentioned: chapter 4 describes a sea of glass\, like crystal before the throne. Ch.5 every creature in the sea crying blessing and glory unto the Lamb. Ch.7 the wind was not to blow on the sea and an angel was given permission to harm the sea. Ch.8 the sea becomes blood and a third of the creatures die. Ch.10 shows us an angel with one foot in the sea. Ch.12 a beast is seen rising out of the sea. There is also a sea of glass mingled with fire and an angel pours a vial of God’s wrath upon the sea and finally the sea gives up her dead before the great white judgment throne. \nHere in Ch.21 there is no more sea. Mystery (the sea holds many mysteries)\, rebellion (we know the anger of the waves) and turbulence (life can be like a turbulent sea) are done away. And there will be no more partings.\n 
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/and-there-was-no-more-sea-revelation-211/
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SUMMARY:"Master\, all these have I observed from my youth"     [Mark 10:20]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“Master\, all these have I observed from my youth”.</b>  Maximum attendance\, paying full attention\, committing to memory the Law and the Commandments and applying this to every aspect of his life was not enough. \nPerfect in all but one point is to be imperfect. The young ruler’s perfection in so much made him very conscious of his lack – hence his coming to Jesus. In doing so he illustrates that all need to come. And all may find the answer: whether one thing or everything\, the Lord will point out what we lack.  The sad thing is that having cleared all but one it was this last hurdle that floored him. \nHe would not let the Lord touch the one thing that he treasured most. It is our failure the Lord wants to do something about.\n 
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/master-all-these-have-i-observed-from-my-youth-mark-1020/
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SUMMARY:"Hezekiah spoke encouragingly to all the Levites"    [II Chronicles 30:22(NIV)]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“Hezekiah spoke encouragingly to all the Levites”.</b>  People need encouragement and God’s work needs “encouragers”. There is a lot of lethargy and half-heartedness and folk need encouraging to begin working. Note that it was the Levites\, or priestly tribe\, that Hezekiah encouraged. They led the people in worship and they needed encouragement.  They were not the last to wonder what they were doing all this for and whether it was all worth it. \nServing the Lord can experience much discouragement before its final reward. The pathway is often lined with doubters and sceptics. Plenty will say the work will not succeed before it has started and the inspiration from them is like a damp firework. So\, look to the Lord\, get the heavenly aspect of the work and be encouraged.
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/hezekiah-spoke-encouragingly-to-all-the-levites-ii-chronicles-3022niv/
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UID:4533-1691280000-1691366399@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"the deputy\, when he saw what was done\, believed"   [Acts 13:12]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“the deputy\, when he saw what was done\, believed”.</b>  The deputy was astonished to find a statement of belief that was supported by a miracle. It was the Lord working\, confirming His word with signs following\, as Mark says at the end of his Gospel. Saul\, at the beginning of his ministry\, rebuked Elymas the sorcerer for withstanding the advance of the gospel\, and he was stricken with blindness. Sometimes we look for a miracle to suit our own ends or to ease things for us. When it hurts we pray the Lord to remove the condition and so often the Lord graciously answers our prayer. \nThe importance of this miracle at Paphos was that it proved the truth of the gospel and the deputy believed. This was to happen repeatedly. The end of all testimony must be that those who hear and see come to believe.
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/the-deputy-when-he-saw-what-was-done-believed-acts-1312/
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UID:4531-1691193600-1691279999@www.bam-gospeltrust.org
SUMMARY:"Serve the Lord with gladness"  [Psalm 100:2]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“Serve the Lord with gladness”.</b>  There are times when this reminder is timely: \nWhen asked to do something we would not choose. \nWhen the job in hand calls for special grace. \nWhen we go for a long period without any obvious result. \nWhen our lamp burns low or we are asked to donate the last thing that is left. \nWhen bereft or bereaved or when loneliness is our only companion. \nRemember the Lord put you where you are for a purpose and He will provide all that you need as you step forward in faith. You could be doing (accomplishing) nothing or worse still serving the devil. If you’re in the Master’s service\, it’s life’s highest calling – be glad about it!
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/serve-the-lord-with-gladness-psalm-1002/
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SUMMARY:"I am not worthy"   [Matthew 8:8]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“I am not worthy”.</b>  The centurion had an opinion of himself that would be rather out of fashion today. He acknowledged he was an unworthy sinner in God’s sight; he knew he was a transgressor and felt morally unfit before Jesus. \nPopular thinking today would never demand that you stoop so low as this. It would rather dwell upon the worthier aspects of human nature – making God fit into its requirement rather than complying with His demands as found in the Bible. \nThe Bible says all are unworthy. If you do not acknowledge sin you can see no need for an atoning sacrifice and no need for a Saviour and consequently\, no joy of salvation.  This man said he was not worthy and out of that unworthiness Jesus said he found the greatest faith in all Israel. It can be the same with all who are honest with God.
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/i-am-not-worthy-matthew-88/
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SUMMARY:"I will do whatever you say"   [Ruth 3:5(NIV)]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“I will do whatever you say”. </b> Naomi was a godly woman who suffered great personal sorrow and loss and in the process of time her loss was compensated by one of her daughters-in-law\, Ruth.  Ruth shone because of her unwavering devotion to Naomi. She chose caring for Naomi before going back to her own people and then when getting settled in the land of Judah\, laid great store by her mother-in-law’s counsel. \nIn no way do you have to do what others say – counsel and guidance is often contradictory\, anyway. But when you recognise wise words you do well to heed them. This means listening to the request of others.  Few of us can have wiser words than Ruth received. Her obedience gained her acceptance in Israel\, a husband and a family and a place in the Messianic line.
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/i-will-do-whatever-you-say-ruth-35niv/
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SUMMARY:"Lord\, I want to see"    [Luke 18:41(NIV)]
DESCRIPTION:<b>“Lord\, I want to see”.</b> \nIf you realise something is missing in your life… \nIf your quest for a purpose has not yet been fulfilled… \nShould it be that you feel there is something more than you have at present – a spiritual dimension that you know nothing of… \nWhen all the reasoning you can bring to bear plus the counsel of friends cannot solve the problem that is troubling you… \nWhen there seems neither rhyme nor reason for what is happening to you… \nIf sorrow and distress have become too intense to bear… \nThen you are in the right place to pray the prayer of Bartimaeus. He was not too blind as to miss asking what all the commotion was about and once he knew it was Jesus passing by\, this prayer ensured he received his sight.
URL:http://www.bam-gospeltrust.org/event/lord-i-want-to-see-luke-1841niv/
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