"he was reckoned among the transgressors". What do we learn from this description of the Son of God? First, things are not always as they appear. A glance towards Golgotha on that fateful day may have given the impression of three criminals being crucified. Closer examination shows One to be the Son of God. Secondly, ... Read more

"he was buried". The burial of Christ completes His death. It was not just an act of kindness; it was confirmation that the act of atonement had truly happened. The wages of sin had been paid. The wrath of God had been appeased. The work of Christ had been completed. The enemies of God had ... Read more

"But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead". Doubt it or argue against it, you cannot change the reality of what took place on that first Resurrection Sunday. What a glorious 'but' this is! It makes an eternal difference. Christ was raised 'out from amongst the dead' and one day we shall rise 'out ... Read more

"Then the disciples went away again unto their own home". After finding the tomb empty, Peter and John went home. It would be good if more of us went home and thought about what had happened instead of rushing frantically here and there - if we thought about our life and where it is going, ... Read more

"full assurance". God wants everyone who trusts in the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus, to be assured of their salvation. It is finished and complete. If you are hoping that the good things you do will assure you of a place in heaven you will never have full assurance. No assurance means that ... Read more

""He has brought us to this place". After rehearsing God's dealing with His People, Moses is here showing them the manner in which they should come before the Lord with the offering of their firstfruits. It was important that they should recognise that the Lord had brought them to the place where they now were. ... Read more

"Search me, O God, and know my heart". We are encouraged to submit ourselves to health checks of one form or another. When something irregular is found, specialist advice is sought to correct what is wrong. Yet how many, even among those who acknowledge the Person of God, pray the Psalmist's prayer in earnest? Instead, ... Read more

"And when they saw him, they worshipped him". You can only truly worship the Lord when you see Him. It will be the eye of faith, and there will be those who doubt, but your heart will pour out worship and thanks to the Lord when you recognise His great love for you. This is ... Read more

"they … expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly". What a delightful couple Aquila and Priscilla must have been! Apollos was a talented orator and obviously zealous for God. He had a persuasive and winning way that quickly gained him a following. But Aquila and Priscilla, older and more grounded in the faith ... Read more

"the power of his resurrection". Jesus spoke about the resurrection many times. Our teaching must not diminish its importance. Ten times it is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles and many times in the teaching of the Epistles. All who pass through this life are heading towards the resurrection. For centuries now those called ... Read more