Bible Study, Reflection

Man of Sorrows, What a Name!

In our region of Eindhoven we can hardly escape the carnival festivities, traditionally marking the beginning of the passion weeks which last till Easter, now 12 April 2020. One of the most important prophesies about the passion (= suffering) of Jesus is the passage we study in this article. It is the last in a… Continue reading Man of Sorrows, What a Name!

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The nations and Israel in the end times

Joel’s prophecy about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit was quoted by Peter at Pentecost. The following chapter (Joel 3), which we are studying here, is about the judgement of the nations. In order to listen and hear what the Spirit is saying to the church today, we need to put aside our preconceived ideas… Continue reading The nations and Israel in the end times

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The seasons of life; a time for everything

Are you enjoying summer in the Netherlands? One of the beauties of this part of the world is experiencing the four seasons: spring with its blossoming trees, summer producing fruit, autumn showing beautiful colours, and in the winter enjoying ice-skating. As humans we also travel through the seasons of life, not just once in a… Continue reading The seasons of life; a time for everything