Weekly Perspective

In the book of Matthew, we can read about many of the events that will occur in the “time of the end”, previous to the return of Jesus Christ. Our elder Brother and Savior will, in full adherence to the plan that He and the Father have worked out, return to this earth and bring…

Credibility – being able to count on the veracity of another’s word – is a huge factor in the potential quality of human relationships. The polarity that exists between political parties in the United States today very plainly paints that picture for us. So much distrust exists that there is scarcely any potential for even…

It has been difficult this week to think about much else than the state of the world. The US election is just one of the issues pressing in from all quarters. We are forcibly made aware of how much God’s revealed truth through the scriptures provides comfort for us. Take for example, Daniel 2:21-23. Daniel…

“We are what we think.” It is pretty much an accepted truth just as, “We are what we eat.” There is no logical way to deny the truth of such statements. In regard to thought, then, the logical follow up question would obviously be, “Then, what am I?” Why is it that this question is…

In these uncertain days, the Sabbath is becoming more meaningful as time goes by. With so much of “the world” to deal with for six days, the Sabbath beckons as a needed respite. The Sabbath has always been a special delight. It is a day that God set aside for us and we recognize His…

Following a very positive and uplifting Feast of Tabernacles we would like to thank everyone for their part in making it all come together. So many being in one place made for wonderful fellowship and allowed for some new friendships. It was unusual to be able to introduce members who had never met. The Sheraton…

As we continue to prepare in the coming days for our participation in and appreciation of God’s Holy Days, let us look for a moment at the Day of Atonement and what follows. In Revelation we read: “Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a…

We have so much to be thankful for. The calling our Father has given us by His personal invitation should be very high on the list. We can also be thankful to Him for leading and guiding us to godly sorrow so that we could begin to see ourselves as we really were and then…

Following the flood, Noah and his sons were well acquainted with God’s will. The One who became Jesus Christ spoke to them (Genesis 9:8) and told them, “…Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth” (Genesis 9:1). As we will see in other places, God works with His people to make a name for Himself.…

As we think about all the events that precede the return of Jesus Christ to this beleaguered earth, the magnitude and impact is hard to imagine. Of course, many events are the direct result of God’s intervening hand – miraculous happenings which directly impact life all over the planet. What we perhaps do not focus…

What is glory? A common definition is, “of high renown, honor or magnificence.” As with anything that God defines as good, the god of this world has a counterfeit of it that appears enticing on the surface but is utterly destructive. For many, glory is the thing that is so desperately sought for self –…

Jonathan Sacks is a British Rabbi who served as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth until 2013. In his 2013 book, Community of Faith, he evaluates the role of the synagogue in Jewish life today. He notes early on that, “Experience had taught them that it is easier for congregations to…

In his first letter to the faithful in Thessalonica (chapter 5), the Apostle Paul’s words reflect an urgent concern that they be spiritually awake. He reminded them that the Day of the Lord would come as a thief in the night and he didn’t want them to be caught unprepared. Among the various related exhortations,…