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Reflections on the Cross – Part 5 Mourning for the one they have pierced.

Posted on April 28, 2013 by davidgrose

The portion of scripture that appears in our Bibles as Zechariah Ch 12 vv 10-4 is generally seen as a prophecy concerning the Second Coming of Christ even though John quotes this passage in his gospel. But I listened to … Continue reading →

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Repentance = About Turn.

Posted on March 31, 2013 by davidgrose

In the 1920s in some far-flung part of the British Empire a Sergeant Ewan was drilling his men. One of the sides there was a precipitous drop. As the men marched back and forth they found themselves marching towards this … Continue reading →

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A Question of Perspective.

Posted on March 3, 2013 by davidgrose

Which is bigger, the tree or the hill? The tree may take up a greater part of the picture but this is only because it is nearer. Likewise if we push God into the background then he will appear small. … Continue reading →

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Lessons from History – The Battle of Nechtansmere 685 AD

Posted on February 24, 2013 by davidgrose

You may never have heard of this battle, let alone think that there are relevant lessons to be drawn from it. But please bear with me. There is controversy as to the site of this battle. Traditional claimants for its … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Metamorphosis – Part 2

Posted on January 13, 2013 by davidgrose

The above photograph is a picture of a pair of dragonflies mating, and it only when mating that dragonflies and damselflies contort their bodies in such a way. I came across the following section in the Collins Complete Guide to … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Cross – Part 4. “What Must I Do To Be Saved?”

Posted on December 30, 2012 by davidgrose

In Part 3 when I asked the question concerning whether God would make provision for the salvation of the men responsible for Jesus’ actual crucifixion I did not answer it. In short I believe the answer to be yes. But … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Cross – part 3. “Father, Forgive Them, For They Do Not Know What They Are Doing.” Luke23:34.

Posted on December 26, 2012 by davidgrose

When we read these words we ask ourselves at whom were they directed, everybody who witnessed the crucifixion, including those who were baying for his blood, or just the execution party? The general concensus among Bible scholars is that they … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Cross. Part 2:The Penitent Thief.

Posted on December 23, 2012 by davidgrose

The story of the penitent thief is recorded in only one of the Gospels – that of Luke in chapter 23, if you are unfamiliar with it here it is:- “One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at … Continue reading →

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Is the Word ‘Pagan’ a Christian Swearword?

Posted on December 23, 2012 by davidgrose

I ask this because the way some Christians use it you would think so. Every time they hear or see something they don’t like the word ‘pagan’ appears on their lips the way a four-letter word is used by the … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Cross – Part 1 – The Lamb Slain Before the Foundation of the World.

Posted on December 16, 2012 by davidgrose

Many years ago back in the 1970s I was watching the old Nationwide programme on the television and for some reason they had a rabbi on. He was asked why Jesus had said “My God, My God why have you … Continue reading →

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