What an excellent example of how God uses frail, vulnerable people to do great things. Wonderful!

It is interesting that God did not change Moses’ character (appointed Aaron as spokesman), just moulded him a tad to suit His purposes. Told to “Go!” Moses went, clutching the staff of God’s presence, power and assurance.

We know that, we too, have a similar staff – The Word and The Holy Spirit.

We don’t know a great deal about Zippy, just that she seemed to be a tough feisty cookie. Moses had neglected to circumcise his son, God was about to kill him (Ex 4:24-26). Zippy saved the day, took control, grabbed a knife, circumcised the boy, threw the bloodied foreskin at Moses’ feet with a rather unflattering remark. Don’t think I’d want to get on the wrong side of Zippy! Wonder why Moses didn’t do the operation? Wonder how much experience Zippy, as a Midianite, had in the circumcision field?

We need look no further than the Bible for amazing stories!

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In reply to yours Fran, I think God is talking about the Israelites time as slaves in Egypt. In Exodus 12:40 it says that the Israelites were in Egypt for 430 years, which fulfils the prophecy of them being enslaved in verse 13. The Israelites deliverance in verse 14 is about them in the promised land, and verse 15 relates specifically to Abram, as fulfilled in Genesis 25:8, which is yet another fulfilment!

One of the exciting things about reading prophecy in the Old Testament as Christians is reading how it spoke to the people who received it at the time, how it was fulfilled in Jewish history and then how it was fulfilled and transformed by Jesus. In relation to this passage, as Christians today we are enslaved and strangers in a country not our own, but we will ‘come out with great possessions’ in heaven because of Jesus’ death and resurrection. When reading through Genesis, we can trust that God delivers on his promises!

Thank you for your comment. We are really sorry to hear of your friends and family passing away, but do hold in your heart the hope of a great reunion one day.

We do hope that you are blessed as you attend the Elim church in Cattdown and continue to follow the Lord with all your heart.

Every blessing,

Pastor Matt

I am a devout christian and follower of our Lord (Recently Baptised). It is through my berievements of which there are many in the family of Scholey that I come to you. Namely: Joyce Scholey of Pointin, Cheshire who is My beloved eldest sister in law. Also Susan Smith of Strensall, York. My beloved Youngest sister – in -law passed over several years ago (member of your congregation in York 2000) and later my beloved wife Beryl passed over in 2005. Also later My Beloved Brother in law Jack Scholey of Oldham. I wish to remember these wonderful people and I pray for them all daily. I dont know if you will remember Susan Smith but she was a well liked person in your congregation in York, she died on Christmas day and is at rest in the church grounds at Strensall as is my beloved Wife Beryl Turnbull, Together they rest in peace and the Lord speaks to me every Day of there” Well Being” which I gain great comfort from. I attend the Elim Christian centre in Plymouth at Cattdown and they do not know of my long term history. However I gain from the strength of their companionship each visit I make to their gathering. It gives me great strength and awarness of the words I recieve after my prayers, from our Almighty God.
The Lord sends to you all through my living vine and spirit, a true and sincere blessing.

God bless you all in York (My Birthplace)

Edward Turnbull of York

John.

I am only a few pages into the book and I like its perspective on things.

Ta
Emo

Also, it is clear that marriage is to be between man and woman. Any other state of “marriage” can only be a sin.

Graham’s reminder of Jesus being born into a family with a mother and father is clearly how God intended a family to be. I cannot see how a child can be raised properly in a same sex “marriage”; nor a single parent family for I have experience of this, both as a child and a parent. It is not ideal!

Once again, many thanks and God Bless.

Every blessing upon you and your family.

Graham

IT IS WONDERFUL.I PRAISE AND THANK GOD FOR THIS MESSAGE.

MAY THE GOD MAKE USE OF UR TALENTS MORE AND MORE TO OPEN THE EYES OF MANY.

WITH LOVE AND PRAYERS
JOYCI

Likewise, I am continually thanking God for everything from the wonderful world He has given us to live in to small things that happen daily : “…..And always be thankful” (Col 3:15).

God wants us to have the right relationship with Him and others free from “anger and disputing”. In Matthew 5:23,24 Jesus instructs us to interrupt our prayers, if necessary, be reconsiled with others and then resume prayers free from controversy. Blessings.

PS Graham, those who branded us as “sun worshippers” were right. They just could’nt spell!

For me, God’s Word is clear and not open to interpretation. Homosexuality is a sin. As Christians it is impossible for us to condone homosexuality and same sex marriages, nor can we condone our children being taught in sunday schools by homosexuals, our home and life groups being led by homosexuals, our youth groups being led by homosexuals or our sermons being preached by homosexuals. In this respect we cannot allow ourselves to be compromised.

Like any other sinner, homosexuals can be forgiven and their lives changed. Churches can be a refuge of repentance and healing as they turn to God without compromising the church’s stance.

Perhaps sometime in the future I may be prosecuted for these words. I look forward to it!

You are so very right when you said that we can have so much going on in our busy modern lives which clutter up our minds that there is not a lot of room left to prepare to be ready for God. I`m going to try and praise and talk to God as I go about my daily activities; on the bus, walking, working etc etc. There is always something to talk to God about and praise him for at any time.

A thought has occurred to me of a mother changing her baby`s nappy praising and thanking God for providing her with such an acute sense of smell. I think He would appreciate that because we know that there are many instances of humour in the Bible.

The pain and loss suffered by the Israelites makes any pain I have suffered for the sake of God pale into insignificance. This is the reality. I have a mountain to be thankful for. Thank you Lord.

This must be the only occasion where the “father” can be younger than his “descendant”. In my case my “dad” is only a young whipper snapper of 50ish some 20 years my junior. Hope he reads this!

God Bless

Ask for His help in our desire to be like Him, to obey Him and the strength to do what he wants.

Submit our possessions and lives to His control. Trust Him to change our desires.

I am sure I speak for all when I say that we are all very proud of him and also of Penny, Alex and Zoe in their support of him.

The day also marked the 10th anniversary of my becoming a Christian. A truly memorable decade.

The Bible and the Word have more POWER than all the power points on earth.

Hold the Bible, feel the power.

Read, feed and Live. God bless.

great message on the three dangers we all face as christians. I find myself in there after listening. Remember us in your prayers and God bless you.

Kofi

I am intersted in taking up an intership position working with young people in a church setting and the above sounds brilliant although I note this was for 07-08!

Have you any current opportunities?

Kind regards,

Iona Harms.

In Christ,
Ben.