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Why did Jesus come into this world? The Bible gives us the wonderful answer: He came to save sinners! Through His death on the cross, the Lord Jesus made a way for lost souls to be forgiven and rescued from sin. In John 12, we read of those who said, “Sir, we desire to see Jesus,” and discover that the rescue of sinners would come at the tremendous cost of His own life. But have you come to know Him as your personal Saviour?

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

1 Timothy 1:15 “15 Faithful [is] the word, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom *I* am [the] first.”

John 12:20-21 “20 And there were certain Greeks among those who came up that they might worship in the feast;21 these therefore came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and they asked him saying, Sir, we desire to see Jesus.22 Philip comes and tells Andrew, [and again] Andrew comes and Philip, and they tell Jesus.

23 But Jesus answered them saying, The hour is come that the Son of man should be glorified.24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except the grain of wheat falling into the ground die, it abides alone; but if it die, it bears much fruit.”

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In the midst of devastation and despair, David found strength in God and pursued what had been lost. This powerful message points us to the greater hope found in Jesus Christ, who came to seek and save the lost, deliver us from the power of sin, and give us eternal life. Through His death and resurrection, Christ offers forgiveness, redemption, and the promise of new life to all who believe in Him.

No matter how far we have fallen or how lost we may be, there is hope and salvation through Jesus Christ! Come and hear the life-transforming Gospel message of God’s love, the power of redemption, and the eternal victory found in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation

1 Samuel 30:1-4 “30 And it came to pass, when David and his men came to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had made a raid upon the south, and upon Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag and burned it with fire;

2 and had taken the women captives that were in it; both great and small: they had put none to death, but had carried them off, and went on their way.3 And David and his men came to the city, and behold, it was burnt with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters were taken captives.

4 Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.”

1 Samuel 30:10-20 “10 And David pursued, he and four hundred men; for two hundred stayed behind, who were too exhausted to go over the torrent Besor.11 And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he ate; and they gave him water to drink,12 and gave him a piece of fig-cake and two raisin-cakes, and he ate, and his spirit came again to him; for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, for three days and three nights.

13 And David said to him, To whom belongest thou? and whence art thou? And he said, I am a young man of Egypt, servant of an Amalekite; and my master left me, because three days ago I fell sick.14 We made a raid against the south of the Cherethites, and against what [belongs] to Judah, and against the south of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire.15 And David said to him, Canst thou bring me down to this troop? And he said, Swear to me by God, that thou wilt neither put me to death nor deliver me up into the hand of my master, and I will bring thee down to this troop.

16 And he brought him down, and behold, they were spread over the whole land, eating and drinking, and dancing, because of all the great spoil that they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Judah.17 And David smote them from the twilight even to the evening of the next day; and there escaped not a man of them, save four hundred young men, who rode upon camels, and fled.

18 And David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken: and David recovered his two wives.19 And there was nothing missed by them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil nor anything that they had taken: David brought all back. 20 And David took all the flocks and the herds, [which] they drove before the other cattle, and said, This is David’s spoil.”

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Throughout Scripture, we see how God calls individuals to serve Him at particular times and in particular ways. Esther was reminded that she may have come into the kingdom for such a time as this. Samuel, as a young boy, learned to recognise the voice of the Lord and respond with a willing heart: “Speak, for thy servant heareth.” In Mark’s Gospel, the Lord Jesus sent His disciples to bring a colt to Him, with the simple yet remarkable explanation: “The Lord has need of it.”

This Address considers the privilege and responsibility of being available for the Lord’s service. Whatever our circumstances, age, or ability, are we ready to hear His call and respond in obedience? The Lord is still able to use those who are willing to make themselves available to Him.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Esther 4:14 ” And who knows whether thou art [not] come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

1 Samuel 3:1-10 “3 And the boy Samuel ministered to Jehovah before Eli. And the word of Jehovah was rare in those days; a vision was not frequent.

2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli lay in his place (now his eyes began to grow dim, he could not see),3 and the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel lay in the temple of Jehovah, where the ark of God was,

4 that Jehovah called to Samuel. And he said, Here am I.5 And he ran to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I did not call: lie down again. And he went and lay down.

6 And Jehovah called again, Samuel! And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I did not call, my son: lie down again.7 Now Samuel did not yet know Jehovah, neither had the word of Jehovah yet been revealed to him.

8 And Jehovah called again the third time, Samuel! And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And Eli perceived that Jehovah was calling the boy.

9 And Eli said to Samuel, Go, lie down; and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, Jehovah, for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place.10 And Jehovah came, and stood, and called as at the other times, Samuel, Samuel! And Samuel said, Speak, for thy servant heareth.”

Mark 11:1-7 “And when they draw near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sends two of his disciples,2 and says to them, Go into the village which is over against you, and immediately on entering into it ye will find a colt tied, upon which no [child] of man has ever sat: loose it and lead it [here].

3 And if any one say to you, Why do ye this? say, The Lord has need of it; and straightway he sends it hither.4 And they departed, and found a colt bound to the door without at the crossway, and they loose him.5 And some of those who stood there said to them, What are ye doing, loosing the colt?6 And they said to them as Jesus had commanded. And they let them [do it].7 And they led the colt to Jesus, and cast their clothes upon it, and he sat on it;”

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We can be thankful that God’s ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8). How wonderful to know that the Judge of all the earth will always do what is right. In a world where justice is often imperfect, we can find peace and confidence in the knowledge that God judges with perfect righteousness, according to truth, without partiality or error. This Address calls us to stand in awe of His holiness and to rest in the assurance that His judgments are always just.

The Word of God solemnly declares that a day is coming when God will judge the world in righteousness through Jesus Christ. His judgment is according to truth, without partiality, and nothing is hidden from His all-seeing eye.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

2 Timothy 4:1-2 “4 I testify before God and Christ Jesus, who is about to judge living and dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom,2 proclaim the word; be urgent in season [and] out of season, convict, rebuke, encourage, with all longsuffering and doctrine.”

Romans 2:2 2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth upon those who do such things.”

Romans 2:5-6 “ [the] righteous judgment of God, 6 who shall render to each according to his works:”

Romans 2:11 “11 for there is no acceptance of persons with God.12 For as many as have sinned without law shall perish also without law; and as many as have sinned under law shall be judged by law,”

Romans 2:16 “16 in [the] day when God shall judge the secrets of men, according to my glad tidings, by Jesus Christ.”

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God has a message for you from heaven, and it is a message of eternal importance: “Be reconciled to God.” Sin has separated us from God, but He has opened the way for us to be brought back to Himself through the death of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. This is not merely the word of a preacher, but God Himself pleading with you to be reconciled to Him. The Saviour has died, the way of salvation has been opened, and the message is being proclaimed. Will you receive God’s message today, or will you turn away from His gracious offer of forgiveness and salvation? Come to Christ and be reconciled to God before it is too late.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

2 Corinthians 5:18 “18 and all things [are] of the God who has reconciled us to himself by [Jesus] Christ, and given to us the ministry of that reconciliation:19 how that God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not reckoning to them their offences; and putting in us the word of that reconciliation.

20 We are ambassadors therefore for Christ, God as [it were] beseeching by us, we entreat for Christ, Be reconciled to God.21 Him who knew not sin he has made sin for us, that *we* might become God’s righteousness in him.”

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What does it mean to honour God, and what happens when we put Him first in our lives? From Daniel’s quiet resolve to remain faithful in a foreign land, to the man born blind who stood firm in his testimony of the Lord Jesus, this Address explores the blessing of living for God in a world that often rejects Him. With the promise, “for them that honour me I will honour” (1 Samuel 2:30), we are reminded that God sees the faithfulness of His people and that those who honour Him now will one day share in the glory of Christ’s kingdom.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

1 Samuel 2:30 “But now Jehovah saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour”

Psalms 1:1-3 “1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, and standeth not in the way of sinners, and sitteth not in the seat of scorners;

2 But his delight is in Jehovah’s law, and in his law doth he meditate day and night.3 And he [is] as a tree planted by brooks of water, which giveth its fruit in its season, and whose leaf fadeth not; and all that he doeth prospereth.”

Daniel 1:8-9 “8 And Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not pollute himself with the king’s delicate food, nor with the wine which he drank; and he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not have to pollute himself.9 And God granted Daniel favour and mercy before the prince of the eunuchs.”

Daniel 1:15-17 “15 And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and were fatter in flesh than all the youths that ate of the king’s delicate food.

16 So the steward took away their delicate food, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.17 As for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.”

John 9:10-11 “How have thine eyes been opened? 11 He answered [and said], A man called Jesus made mud and anointed mine eyes, and said to me, Go to Siloam and wash: and having gone and washed, I saw.”

John 9:24-25 “24 They called therefore a second time the man who had been blind, and said to him, Give glory to God: we know that this man is sinful.25 He answered therefore, If he is sinful I know not. One thing I know, that, being blind [before], now I see.”

John 9:34-38 “34 They answered and said to him, Thou hast been wholly born in sins, and thou teachest us? And they cast him out.35 Jesus heard that they had cast him out, and having found him, he said to him, Thou, dost thou believe on the Son of God?

36 He answered and said, And who is he, Lord, that I may believe on him?37 And Jesus said to him, Thou hast both seen him, and he that speaks with thee is he.38 And he said, I believe, Lord: and he did him homage.”

Revelation 20:4-6 “4 And I saw thrones; and they sat upon them, and judgment was given to them; and the souls of those beheaded on account of the testimony of Jesus, and on account of the word of God; and those who had not done homage to the beast nor to his image, and had not received the mark on their forehead and hand; and they lived and reigned with the Christ a thousand years:5 the rest of the dead did not live till the thousand years had been completed. This [is] the first resurrection.

6 Blessed and holy he who has part in the first resurrection: over these the second death has no power; but they shall be priests of God and of the Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.”

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We have all sinned and stand in need of a Saviour. But the Lord Jesus Christ is able and willing to save. At the cross, a guilty man turned to Jesus and simply said, “Remember me,” and the Lord heard his cry. Jesus is exalted as Lord, and one day every knee will bow before Him. The question is: Is Jesus your Saviour?

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Ecclesiastes 7:20 “20 Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good and sinneth not.”

Luke 23:39-42 “39 Now one of the malefactors who had been hanged spoke insultingly to him, saying, Art not thou the Christ? save thyself and us.

40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost *thou* too not fear God, thou that art under the same judgment?41 and *we* indeed justly, for we receive the just recompense of what we have done; but this [man] has done nothing amiss. 42 And he said to Jesus, Remember me, [Lord,] when thou comest in thy kingdom.”

Revelation 3:20 “20 Behold, I stand at the door and am knocking; if any one hear my voice and open the door, I will come in unto him and sup with him, and he with me.”

Philippians 2:9 “9 Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and granted him a name, that which is above every name,10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of heavenly and earthly and infernal [beings],11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ [is] Lord to God [the] Father’s glory.”

Revelation 1:8 “8 I am the Alpha and the Omega, saith [the] Lord God, he who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”

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Where can true peace be found in a troubled and restless world? Scripture points us away from ourselves and towards the Lord Jesus Christ, the One who has accomplished everything necessary for sinners to be brought near to God.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Romans 3:21-26 “21 But now without law righteousness of Gos manifested, borne witness to by the law and the prophets;22 righteousness of God by faith of Jesus Christ towards all, and upon all those who believe: for there is no difference;23 for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;24 being justified freely by his grace through the redemption which [is] in Christ Jesus;

25 whom God has set forth a mercy-seat, through faith in his blood, for [the] shewing forth of his righteousness, in respect of the passing by the sins that had taken place before, through the forbearance of God;26 for [the] shewing forth of his righteousness in the present time, so that he should be just, and justify him that is of [the] faith of Jesus.”

Isaiah 32:17 “17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever.”

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The Gospel is truly good news—it is God’s power to salvation to everyone who believes. Romans 1 reveals that God has made Himself known. The Gospel declares that God has provided a way of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, revealing His righteousness to those who believe.

This message explains why we desperately need the Gospel, what makes it such wonderful news, and why we must respond to it. God’s salvation is freely offered, but we cannot ignore His warning of coming judgment. Will you believe the good news and trust in Christ for salvation?

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Romans 1:16-20 “16 For I am not ashamed of the glad tidings; for it is God’s power to salvation, to every one that believes, both to Jew first and to Greek:17 for righteousness of God is revealed therein, on the principle of faith, to faith: according as it is written, But the just shall live by faith.18 For there is revealed wrath of God from heaven upon all impiety, and unrighteousness of men holding the truth in unrighteousness.

19 Because what is known of God is manifest among them, for God has manifested [it] to them,20 —for from [the] world’s creation the invisible things of him are perceived, being apprehended by the mind through the things that are made, both his eternal power and divinity,—so as to render them inexcusable.”

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The world has its wisdom, its answers, and its ways—but none of them can bring us to God. The cross points us to the One who can: Jesus Christ. There is one God and one Mediator between God and man, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all. The question is simple, but eternal: Are you ready to meet God?

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation

1 Corinthians 1:18-30 “18 For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but to us that are saved it is God’s power.19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and set aside the understanding of the understanding ones.

20 Where [is the] wise? where scribe? where disputer of this world? has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world by wisdom has not known God, God has been pleased by the foolishness of the preaching to save those that believe.22 Since Jews indeed ask for signs, and Greeks seek wisdom;23 but *we* preach Christ crucified, to Jews an offence, and to nations foolishness;

24 but to those that [are] called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ God’s power and God’s wisdom.25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.26 For consider your calling, brethren, that [there are] not many wise according to flesh, not many powerful, not many high-born.

27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world, that he may put to shame the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world, that he may put to shame the strong things;28 and the ignoble things of the world, and the despised, has God chosen, [and] things that are not, that he may annul the things that are;29 so that no flesh should boast before God.”

1 Timothy 2:5-6 “5 For God is one, and [the] mediator of God and men one, [the] man Christ Jesus,6 who gave himself a ransom for all, the testimony [to be rendered] in its own times;”

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