HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div ISAIAH Isaiah is one of the most influential prophets in the Hebrew Bible. During his career, Isaiah advises several kings of Judah, helping them to avoid being destroyed by the mighty Assyrian Empire (around 700 B.C.E.). Beyond Isaiah's political influence, he is a masterful poet, with many of his prophecies … Continue reading GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Isaiah)
GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Paul)
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div PAUL Paul (or Saul, as he is first called) is arguably the person most responsible for spreading Christianity throughout the Mediterranean region, on its way to becoming the religion of the Roman Empire. Paul's efforts to convert people to Christianity are all the more remarkable since, when we first meet … Continue reading GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Paul)
KNOW YOUR CONSCIENCE
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off." Isaiah 33:17 If God is mine, then I shall dwell on high with Him. I am travelling to a world where I shall be fully satisfied. My intellect will have her … Continue reading KNOW YOUR CONSCIENCE
GIVING YOUR BEST
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise." Luke 6:31 What is it that I wish men to give to me? I crave their respect. I cannot bear that my name should be linked in their thoughts with anything that is unworthy … Continue reading GIVING YOUR BEST
THE DOOR OF HOPE
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope: and she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt." Hosea 2:15 The Valley … Continue reading THE DOOR OF HOPE
YOU ALONE LORD
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul." Acts 16:14 Lord, it is You — You alone — who must open my … Continue reading YOU ALONE LORD
WATCH YOUR INHERITANCE
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And Naboth said to Ahab, The Lord forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee." 1 Kings 21:3 I would gladly resemble Naboth the Jezreelite. The law of the Lord ruled his life. It was his religion which impelled him to refuse the king — his … Continue reading WATCH YOUR INHERITANCE
NEIGHBOURLY LOVE
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. 31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other … Continue reading NEIGHBOURLY LOVE
HIS OVERCOMING LOVE
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And he said unto them, I am an hundred and twenty years old this day; I can no more go out and come in: also the Lord hath said unto me, Thou shalt not go over this Jordan." Deuteronomy 31:2 There can be no testimony better deserving my credit, or more calculated to … Continue reading HIS OVERCOMING LOVE
TEACHING OF GALLIO
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, 13 Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law. 14 And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the … Continue reading TEACHING OF GALLIO
