Bethesda Shalom

Session 3 of 8 https://www.sanctuaryconference.org/

Session 2 of 8 https://www.sanctuaryconference.org/

1 Corinthians 10:13-14 On every hand, the Christian soldier wars and battles; seldom does he ever get to have a day off.  His prime enemies are really two-fold in number, the flesh, and the devil.  One must quickly learn to recognise both foes if one is to successfully stand against them so as to secure the victory.  God has promised His children that they are not alone in their hour of temptation...

Hebrews 11:6 The writer of Hebrews tells us that "…without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him".   One writer, commentating upon this verse said this: "These two elements seem most simple, but, alas, how many professing Christians act as if God were not living; and how many others, thoug...

1 Kings 8:27-29          Pastor Jason Wright brings a very timely and relevant message to the Body of Christ.  So many are content to accept the status quo, but for those with eyes to see, God is at work in our day!  Pastor Jason endeavours to make the biblical link between God's restoration and His goodness!

Isaiah 6:8-13 Brother Ryan brings a very strong word from the Lord.  May you be both challenged and encouraged!

Isaiah 40:31 As human beings, I've come to learn that we share a trait that's common to every one of us.  Some perhaps are a little better at this than others, but I've come to find at length that the proverb of Solomon is true: "Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life" (Prov. 13:12).  Who likes to wait? Children I find are worse at this than adults, b...

Knowing the Bible for Yourself (Pt. 14) When one holds the Bible in their hand, one ought to have an immediate sense of feel for what he/she is reading.  The Book of Proverbs for instance, is immediately recognisable as being literature of wisdom. The Book of Psalms as poetry.  The Gospels as historical and biographical; the epistles as written letters.  The thundering "Thus saith the LORD's" mark...

Proverbs 12:18 As a believer in Jesus Christ, do you still possess the sweetness of the Lord?  You'll note, I said "still", and that's because every one of us that are truly Christian have a day and an hour when we were born the second time from above.  Just as a certain day marks our physical birth, so a certain day marks our spiritual birth.  Do you remember that glad moment, in the hour of your...

Proverbs 12:18 It takes just as much physical strength to speak a word in kindness as it does to speak a word in spite; just as much physical effort, to utter a word of encouragement as it does a word of discouragement.  The same duration of time is taken, the same linguistical abilities employed, and yet, if we were to take a tally — I fear that there would perhaps be more marks on the side of ne...

Isaiah 61:1 In the days of Jesus' earthly ministry, not everyone welcomed Him.  The religious leaders despised Him and could not understand why He would eat with sinners and dine with the publicans.  They were of far greater purity to condescend to men of such disrepute.  But you see, it was these for whom Christ came.  Not for the righteous (those who are well) — they have no need of a doctor and...

Habakkuk 3:2 Shared at the Dedication of Bethesda Shalom – 24/07/21 As we witness first-hand in our day, the grievous state of decline in this nation of Great Britain is a state most sorry to behold.  The speed at which morality is crumbling away before our very eyes leave us without words to fully articulate the peril of the present hour. I find that in life, it's far easier and quicker to destro...

Isaiah 42:1-7 There are a number of passages in the Book of Isaiah that have come to be known as the "servant passages".  Some scholars put the number at four, others at five; but what binds each of them together, is their description of Messiah in His lowly mission.  There are many titles given to our Lord Jesus in the Bible that speak of His glory and majesty, titles that speak of His power and...

Ezra 7:1-10 Ezra was a man of great influence in his day and one who possessed great knowledge of the Word of God.  Talk about knowledge? Look no further than the man Ezra, he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses!  Talk about pedigree and class?  Look no further than the man Ezra, he was a priest of the sons of Aaron!  Talk about honour and esteem?  The glories of the scribe in his day eclipsed...

Ephesians 4:1-6 In John 17, Jesus prayed that "…they all may be one".  He was of course referring to the true Church - those who would come to believe in Him through the Word of the Apostles.  This reality has been made possible via the new birth.  When one is born again of the Spirit of God, they are grafted into the spiritual Body of Jesus Christ.  This is a concrete fact that cannot be disputed...

Genesis 4:7 No soldier goes to the field of battle not knowing the enemy against which he must fight.  The Christian wears the badge of many titles—the badge of a son, the badge of a servant; the badge of a disciple and the badge of a friend.  The badge of priest and king, yea also of saint and elect. Yet, amidst this decoration of honorary attire, there's one badge that I left off to mention, whi...

Joshua 3:5 No true move of God has ever begun without it first being preceded by prayer. Yet, a praying people prevailed with God in prayer because they were a sanctified people!  This message is a clarion call to the Church of Jesus Christ.  God is calling for a holy people.  It's time now for God's children, to put away sin from their midst and prepare their hearts to seek the Lord!!  "Sanctify...

Joshua 3:1-4 When one door closes and another opens, it is always a day mixed with both sorrow and joy, and yesterday was no exception.  I say sorrow, not because of regret but because the door that is closing leaves behind with it an era that has now come to an end and as one looks back, the memories abound!  Memories of God's faithful dealings, His divine providence, and keeping hand of grace. H...

Revelation 2:1-7 When the glory of God rests upon a servant of God, it is a thing most glorious to behold.  There are many great wonders in the world, but none are so wonderful as this.  If that be so, then what of the opposite?  What of the contrary?  If the glory of God resting upon a servant of God is a thing most glorious to behold; then what if that glory was to depart?  What if this anointin...

Knowing the Bible for Yourself (Pt. 13) Of all the different literary genres found within the Bible, by far the most unique, is that of prophecy.  Where the historical books document history, those books falling under the category of Prophecy have an extra layer to them which documents the future!   Who can claim to speak with authority on things that are yet to happen?  The best historian can com...

1 Chronicles 17:1-15 There's a burning passion that I cannot shake from my being; two things that so grip my heart. #1. the swiftness in which life is passing us by and #2. Our response to this.  What is your response to the passing glory of this life and the speed at which it appears for a moment before vanishing away?  What are your priorities?  Where do your concerns lie?  Simply put, for what...

2 Samuel 22 It is no accident that the Psalm contained in 2 Samuel 22 is pretty much a word-for-word repetition of Psalm 18!  An accident?  Certainly not!  When God speaks once, we have reason to listen; but when He speaks twice, we'd better pay attention!  We take a look at this precious and much-loved Psalm and in so doing, discover the many testimonies of David declaring the mighty Deliverer wi...

Matthew 12:1-8 Misguided zeal is a dangerous thing and nowhere perhaps is this zeal more deadly than when framed within a religious context.  There is no underestimating what man will do for God, and the devil knows this, which is why it is his vehicle of choice so commonly used to insight men to injure his neighbour. What saith our Lord? What is the end of all divine commandments?  "Master, which...

1 Corinthians 15:58 On July 8th, 1741, a man by the name of Jonathan Edwards preached what has been dubbed, the greatest sermon to have ever been preached on American soil.  The sermon was titled, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God".  Nothing was spared the hearers, as Edwards expounded to his sleepy listeners, the certain fiery punishment that awaited the unbelievers and their desperate need t...

Knowing the Bible for Yourself (Pt. 12) It has often been said; "If it's in the Bible, then I believe it!!"  Whilst I understand the sentiments of what is seeking to expressed by such a statement, the statement is only as good as one's interpretation of the text.  If one misinterprets a portion of Scripture due to poor exegesis, then what one thinks they understand God to be saying, is not actuall...