A lamp to my feet

Above is a picture of the Herodian lamp (from the time of Jesus) I bought in Jerusalem last year.  As you can see, it is small enough to fit in a person’s hand.  The charred tip shows where the wick burned to give light and the hole on the top is where the...

anzac day and the honour board

Since Saturday is ANZAC Day, I’m dedicating this week’s Newsletter Article to those who served and gave their lives in the defence of our country and freedom.  In particular I’d like to draw our attention to the Honour Board, which is located at the front of the...

Stones, Rocks , Priests and Nations

I’ve always been amazed at the imagery present in the Bible and how so many parallels exist between the Old and New Testaments.  The Book of 1 Peter contains some stunning examples. In 1 Peter 2:4, Christ is the “living stone”, the foundation on which the church...