Coronavirus Lockdown
During this period of self-isolation, you may wonder how you will cope? No fellowship, no meetings, reduced spiritual food whether for comfort, education or exhortation. What can you do? It can be lonely on your own and you may long for the company and encouragement of others.
We have collected a few links which you can access:
Uplook Ministries: http://uplook.tv/
Denver Gospel Hall: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn42Oz2OY9rXJCgYoadEDjA
Seek the Truth: www.seekthetruth.org.uk
Craig Munro: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJE6BSE_X013k_yYOCacdA
You can also access these videos plus a whole lot of other helps such as Bible Reading Plans and recorded ministry by downloading the Precious Seed App which is available in both the Android and Apple Stores - follow the links below.
If you are a believer, our prayer is that you will stay safe and be built up in your most holy faith at this difficult time. If you are not a believer, please take the situation seriously and realize that God may be speaking to you through these circumstances.
NB. Please note that we (Precious Seed) do not necessarily agree with everything that is said or believed by the speakers but we are happy to bring these links to you as we are sure that you will find some benefit and blessing from them.
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Daily Thought for: 26th July
JOB (2)
Job 1. 1-5
The prologue of the book of Job, chapters 1 and 2, along with the epilogue,
42. 7-17, is prose. The body of the book, chapters 3—42. 6, is largely poetry.
The book commences with Job’s situation and makes four great statements
regarding his fine character, 1. 1.
(i) Perfect. Obviously not absolute or flawless perfection, as with the
Lord Jesus, Heb. 4. 15, but Job was a man of integrity, sincerity and consistency
in all areas of his life, Job 1. 8; 2. 3; 9. 21; cf. Gen. 6. 9; 17. 1.
(ii) Upright. He not only refused evil, but deliberately chose good. (iii)
One that feared God. The reason Job was ‘perfect and upright’ was that
he feared God. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, Prov. 9.
10. This includes right thinking and proper conduct. (iv) And eschewed
evil. He shunned (abstained from) evil, because of his fear of the Lord,
Prov. 8. 13; cf. 1 Thess. 5. 22. These statements concerning Job form the
very foundation of the book. He was free from the obvious sins which were
considered likely to bring down God’s wrath on offenders. One of the objects
of the book is to teach that sufferings can be unconnected with sin. Therefore,
Job’s excellent character is emphasized at the outset. The relative perfection
of Job brings to mind the absolute perfection of the Lord Jesus. God in
His wisdom caused Job to suffer, allowing Satan to afflict His servant.
We marvel, even more, at the wonderful grace of God shown to us in allowing
His own Son to defeat Satan when He suffered on our behalf, Heb. 2. 14-15.
Job’s family and blessings were considerable; he was the greatest of all
the men of the east, Job 1. 2-3. He was also a godly man, having concern
for his family. When his children held birthday festivities, he would sanctify
them. He presented burnt offerings (not associated with the Levitical system)
on their behalf. Job did this as a precautionary measure in case his children,
during their quite legitimate celebrations, should sin and curse God, 1.
4-5. Job was patriarchal priest for his family, appreciating there is no
remission without blood sacrifice. Provision was made for his children,
which was particular (the number of them). He gave God priority (early
in the morning) and was persevering (continually), 1. 5. Here is a godly
man from earliest times.
Daily Thought for: 26th July
JOB (2)
Job 1. 1-5
The prologue of the book of Job, chapters 1 and 2, along with the epilogue,
42. 7-17, is prose. The body of the book, chapters 3—42. 6, is largely poetry.
The book commences with Job’s situation and makes four great statements
regarding his fine character, 1. 1.
(i) Perfect. Obviously not absolute or flawless perfection, as with the
Lord Jesus, Heb. 4. 15, but Job was a man of integrity, sincerity and consistency
in all areas of his life, Job 1. 8; 2. 3; 9. 21; cf. Gen. 6. 9; 17. 1.
(ii) Upright. He not only refused evil, but deliberately chose good. (iii)
One that feared God. The reason Job was ‘perfect and upright’ was that
he feared God. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, Prov. 9.
10. This includes right thinking and proper conduct. (iv) And eschewed
evil. He shunned (abstained from) evil, because of his fear of the Lord,
Prov. 8. 13; cf. 1 Thess. 5. 22. These statements concerning Job form the
very foundation of the book. He was free from the obvious sins which were
considered likely to bring down God’s wrath on offenders. One of the objects
of the book is to teach that sufferings can be unconnected with sin. Therefore,
Job’s excellent character is emphasized at the outset. The relative perfection
of Job brings to mind the absolute perfection of the Lord Jesus. God in
His wisdom caused Job to suffer, allowing Satan to afflict His servant.
We marvel, even more, at the wonderful grace of God shown to us in allowing
His own Son to defeat Satan when He suffered on our behalf, Heb. 2. 14-15.
Job’s family and blessings were considerable; he was the greatest of all
the men of the east, Job 1. 2-3. He was also a godly man, having concern
for his family. When his children held birthday festivities, he would sanctify
them. He presented burnt offerings (not associated with the Levitical system)
on their behalf. Job did this as a precautionary measure in case his children,
during their quite legitimate celebrations, should sin and curse God, 1.
4-5. Job was patriarchal priest for his family, appreciating there is no
remission without blood sacrifice. Provision was made for his children,
which was particular (the number of them). He gave God priority (early
in the morning) and was persevering (continually), 1. 5. Here is a godly
man from earliest times.
Daily Thought for: 26th July
JOB (2)
Job 1. 1-5
The prologue of the book of Job, chapters 1 and 2, along with the epilogue,
42. 7-17, is prose. The body of the book, chapters 3—42. 6, is largely poetry.
The book commences with Job’s situation and makes four great statements
regarding his fine character, 1. 1.
(i) Perfect. Obviously not absolute or flawless perfection, as with the
Lord Jesus, Heb. 4. 15, but Job was a man of integrity, sincerity and consistency
in all areas of his life, Job 1. 8; 2. 3; 9. 21; cf. Gen. 6. 9; 17. 1.
(ii) Upright. He not only refused evil, but deliberately chose good. (iii)
One that feared God. The reason Job was ‘perfect and upright’ was that
he feared God. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, Prov. 9.
10. This includes right thinking and proper conduct. (iv) And eschewed
evil. He shunned (abstained from) evil, because of his fear of the Lord,
Prov. 8. 13; cf. 1 Thess. 5. 22. These statements concerning Job form the
very foundation of the book. He was free from the obvious sins which were
considered likely to bring down God’s wrath on offenders. One of the objects
of the book is to teach that sufferings can be unconnected with sin. Therefore,
Job’s excellent character is emphasized at the outset. The relative perfection
of Job brings to mind the absolute perfection of the Lord Jesus. God in
His wisdom caused Job to suffer, allowing Satan to afflict His servant.
We marvel, even more, at the wonderful grace of God shown to us in allowing
His own Son to defeat Satan when He suffered on our behalf, Heb. 2. 14-15.
Job’s family and blessings were considerable; he was the greatest of all
the men of the east, Job 1. 2-3. He was also a godly man, having concern
for his family. When his children held birthday festivities, he would sanctify
them. He presented burnt offerings (not associated with the Levitical system)
on their behalf. Job did this as a precautionary measure in case his children,
during their quite legitimate celebrations, should sin and curse God, 1.
4-5. Job was patriarchal priest for his family, appreciating there is no
remission without blood sacrifice. Provision was made for his children,
which was particular (the number of them). He gave God priority (early
in the morning) and was persevering (continually), 1. 5. Here is a godly
man from earliest times.
