The Bible Standard - Re-Discover the Truth.

Description: God who changes not and is ultimately in charge of the created world, has set the laws and protocol which determines the behaviour of society. For some years now, these principles have been eroded so that “every man does what is right in his own eyes”. As a result there are increasing problems in society. Believers in God need to decide whether they will obey Him, or follow their own lusts.

The Bible has been widely read. Manuscript and archaeological evidence testify to its reliability. It not only predicts interaction of nations, but provides a code of living given to us by God, a code that gives hope for the future.Follow us on our dedicated Facebook page

God who is all powerful, determines the course of nations and people. In political elections people are focused on what they want and vote accordingly. Those who put their trust in God do not support human attempts to rule, as they may oppose the purpose of God, for there is no way to know how God will work.

Where do all those sayings come from? you may be surprised to learn a lot are from the Bible - This class helps us to identify where in the bible they come from and the circumstances as to how they came into being!

"I SHALL BE SATISFIED WITH ..."  Jan. 7

What satisfies you?  Human satisfactions are only temporary – although something achieved after a big effort, like planning and building a new home, can provide a sense of satisfaction for several, if not many years.   As we read the Psalms of David and reflect on the record of his life, we see how in his youth he was a sort of outcast from his family (1 Sam. 16v11; 17v28) and then an outcast because of Saul’s jealousy.

But this was ‘good’ for David, because he learnt to totally rely on his God; his prayers to his Creator were the genuine outpourings of his heart.  Look at how today’s, Psalm 17 starts, “Hear a just cause, O LORD, attend to my cry!  Give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit!  From your presence let my vindication come”

David, in shepherding and defending his father’s flock, especially at night, more fully sensed and developed utter awe as to what God must be! This led him to compose these words - “When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him …” [Psalm 8 v.3,4] David had developed an intense awareness and faith in God – so wonderfully evident to others as he went forward in absolute faith to face Goliath, but did many appreciate this?

Returning to Psalm 17 – we see his prayer is “Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Saviour of those who seek refuge from their adversaries … from men of the world whose portion is in this life” [v.7,14]

We are surrounded by those who see this life as all they have.  In most cases they are not our adversaries (at least, not in this country) but how little do we have in common (or should have) with those who are satisfied to see their lives as being totally “in this life.”  However, can we do more to encourage them to see our existence from David’s and our perspective?

Finally, look at the last verse, “As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied withyour likeness.”   Utterly wonderful – beyond our comprehension … think of meeting David after the resurrection!  Ponder prayerfully the prospect of being satisfied in a way that is far far beyond any comparison with this life.

“NOTHING ... WILL NOW BE IMPOSSIBLE"  Jan. 6

In Chapter 11 of Genesis we read, “now the whole earth had one language and the same words” [v.1] and they said “let us build ourselves a city and a tower … lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth” [v.3,4]

The Creators’ reaction to this is recorded as being, “Behold the people are one people, and they have all one language and this is only the beginning of what they will do.  And nothing that they propose to do will now be impossiblefor them.” [v.6]

So the LORD confused the languages so that they could not understand one another. As a result they scatter “over the face of all the earth” [v.9] It is interesting that the Hebrew word for confused sounds like Babel (ESV footnote)and the Greek word for Babel is Babylon!

Now, as we have seen in Revelation, Babylon is the key word used to symbolise an evil power.   It is also interesting to note that the Name of God is apparently very similar in many languages, implying a common origin for this fundamental word.

We note that God said, having a common language would be ‘only the beginningof what they will do.’  Now, in this 21st Century, the world is extensively overcoming the language barrier..  The Internet provides automated translations, also education is world-wide and more and more in every country can read and understand basic English: when I was in Russia all the young people at the Bible School appeared to be able to do so.

Another challenging thought; just before the flood, “the wickedness of man was great … every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” [6 v.5].  How comparable is this with the situation today!  We should therefore anticipate eventual action by God again - as Bible readers know, the teaching of Jesus and his followers include such predictions.

They built a ridiculously high tower in Dubai that is 860 metres tall – a modern tower of Babel.  A comment has been  made that it is built near a fault line!  Such locations are more prone to earthquakes.  Note the prophecy in Isaiah 2 v.15 that “every high tower shall fall” at the time of God’s judgements? And how many high buildings are there now in the world?  Most are claimed to be built so as to withstand earthquakes!  Reflect on what you read in Isaiah 29 v.5-7 and Revelation 16 v.18 and similar passages..

Our Psalm reading today states,, “The fool says in his heart. ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds … The LORD looks down from heaven … to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God.” [14 v.1,2]  We pray that includes us and that all who read these words seek after God – and find him.

5 Classes from these years Menucha Bible School 2019

The God of Widows: Tamar’s Story Widows: man’s disdain, God’s focus. Restoration by God via the voice of Elijah. The need to be a Widow and to raise the voice of Elijah in their cause - 

Wings of Shelter: Ruth’s Story Ruth’s exchange with Boaz revealing he knew she sought God and she saw God in him. How Ruth’s story was understood by David, and by the Son of David - 

Dangerous Liaisons: The Other Woman’s Story Rachel’s legacy and omission from God’s people. Delilah’s impossible situation, and assassination. The Witch of Endor’s charade exposed, yet her potential salvation - 

Where May She Be Found? Wisdom’s Story Proverbial wives, contrasting Wisdom and Adultery. How solving their identities reveals the perfect anti-symmetry of chiasms between Ruth and Solomon’s Song - 

The Devoted Daughter: Jephthah’s Daughter’s Story Proving Jephthah’s daughter lived. What Jephthah’s failed plan really intended. The relevance and danger of holding grudges, and giving tarnished sacrifice to God - 

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The trinity is a 'mystery' - by the Catholic Churchs own admission, this short podcast reveals some of the scriptures one may use to confront this false teaching that appeared early in the 3rd century invented by Tertullian. 

“BUT GOD REMEMBERED … ”   Jan, 5

In Genesis we have been reading the account of the flood that wiped out all the descendants of Adam and Eve except Noah, his wife, 3 sons and their wives.  Archaeologists have come across many ancient records of other nations with memories of a massive flood, although these accounts are embellished with lots of fanciful features.

Both Jesus [Luke 17 v.27] and Peter [1 Peter 3 v.20] refer to the flood as an historic fact and as a lesson of God acting as a result of total ungodliness.  The end of Genesis Ch. 7 tells how “the waters prevailed on the earth for 150 days” blotting out all life and covering all the mountains. The next chapter (8) begins in an odd way in most Bibles. We read “But God remembered Noah and all the beasts …. “

It should not be understood as meaning God had forgotten them and suddenly remembered!! We humans sometimes do that! It is a translation of the same Hebrew word as we read 2 days ago in the Psalms, “what is man that you are mindful of him”   [Psa.8v.4]  We read in Malachi last week how God has written a “book of remembrance” [3 v.16], those whom he bears in mind, he is the Creator who sees and knows all things.

.  How utterly wonderful to have the Creator bear you in mind!  Thus when Noah is again on dry land God makes a covenant with him that “never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth” [9 v.9]   The rainbow is the sign to confirm this covenant – and of course the earth was not destroyed, only the people.

The letter to the Hebrews praises Noah for his faith [Ch.11 v.7]. We read, “By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household … and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith”  Faith is an active principle that causes you to do things.

Jesus warns us that conditions on earth when he is about to return will be like they were in Noah’s day and Lot’s day, when “they were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building” [Luke 17 v.28]  There is nothing wrong with that, but this is what they totally focussed their lives upon!  Then Jesus says, “Remember Lot’s wife!”  Be mindful of what happened to her [Genesis 19 v.26] when she was reluctant to leave that way of life.

Jesus then comments [Luke 17 v.33] “Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will keep it”    How do we understand that?  Well, Lot lost all that he had, and so did Noah, he did not seek to preserve that way of life, he put no value on it.  Things which have everlasting value must be in the forefront of our minds –  the way we live our lives will show this..