List of Articles By Books

Genesis

Genesis 1-... (current series)

• By Faith We Understand
  A daily devotional series begun in 2004. This is testimony of our faith and understanding of God through Creation and His dealings with the Patriachs.

Exodus

Exodus 3-34

• A Theology of Prayer - The Prayer Life of Moses
  A look at God's interactions with Moses from the time he was called to confront Pharaoh (Exodus 3) to the time he interceded for the children of Israel at Mt Sinai, where he had a glimpse of the glory of God (Exodus 34)

Numbers

Numbers 11-21

• A Theology of Prayer - The Prayer Life of Moses
  A further look at God's interactions with Moses and the children of Israel as Moses led them through the wilderness with particular focus on Moses' intercessory capacity.

Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 6-34

• Bible Study Notes 1999 - The Doctrine of the Scriptures
  • A study of why Old Testament laws were given and their application

Psalms

Psalm 1-… (current series)

• Pastoral Letter to Special Caregivers' Fellowship - Blessed is the Man
  A series of articles on how the Psalmists sought the Lord, specially written for those with terminal diseases.
  
  
• Prayer Meeting Notes 2000-2005
  A Psalm by Psalm consideration of various Psalmists' expression of their relationship with God in various situations. A look at how we can deepen our trust in God and consequently, our prayer life.
  
  
• A Theology of Prayer - Struggles In Prayer
  There will be times when we struggle with different thoughts and emotions in prayer. In this series, we examine how the Psalmists dealt with problems such as evil in the world as they prayed.

Miscellaneous Psalms (Ps 1, 12, 19, 119)

• Bible Study Notes 1999 - The "Word of God" in the Psalms
  A short study of the mention of the Word of God in the Psalms

Proverbs

Proverbs 1-… (current series)

• Parenting By The Book
  Important values of life derived from the Book of Proverbs which we would do well to inculcate in our children and ourselves.
  

Proverbs 1-12

• Devotions on the Word of God - Wisdom is the Principal Thing
  Everybody walks according to wisdom of some form or other. What wisdom should we seek after? And how can we find this wisdom?

Isaiah

Isaiah 1-66

• Bible Study Notes 1999-2001
  A systematic study of a beautiful book, marked by many prophecies including a stirring message of comfort and hope in the coming of the Messiah
  

Isaiah 38

• Pastoral Letters to the Special Caregivers' Fellowship - Our Heavenly Home
  Hezekiah's response to God's revelation that he was to die holds many lessons for those facing difficult situations such as terminal diseases. Issues addressed include how we can pray unashamedly to God when we feel threatened.

Ezekiel

Ezekiel 8-38

• Bible Study Notes 2002
  A systematic study of a difficult book. This study takes you through some of the illustrations, parables and prophecies found in this book and looks at the object lessons that can be found therein. In particular, there is a beautiful illustration of God as the perfect shepherd.

Daniel

Daniel 1-12

• Dare To Run
  A series specially written for young people, examining Daniel's life. In particular, his example of commitment to be true to God and his depth of knowledge of God.

Matthew

Matthew 1-26

• But We See Jesus
  Daily Devotions on Matthew written in 2003 - current series
  
  
• Devotions on Discipleship 2001-2002
  This series focuses on the building of firm foundations as we follow carefully the Life of Christ and His teachings as disciples of His.
  

Luke

Luke 1-24

• But We See Jesus
  Daily Devotions on Luke written in 2001
  

Luke 11:2-4

• A Theology of Prayer - The Lord's Prayer
  The Lord's Prayer teaches us a correct understanding of our relationship with God in prayer.
  
  
• Prayer Meeting Notes 1999 - The Lord's Prayer
  Examining the Model Prayer phrase by phrase reveals many deep lessons which the Lord Jesus taught His Disciples about relating to God.
  

Luke 18, 21-23

• Prayer Meeting Notes 1999 - Lord, Teach Us To Pray
  A short study of some of the principles which the Lord Jesus taught His Disciples regarding prayer.
  

Luke 24:13-53

• Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth
  Some principles in biblical hermeneutics revealed in Jesus' discourse with 2 disciples on the road to Emmaus

John

John 1-21

• But We See Jesus
  Daily Devotions on John written in 2002
  

John 17

• A Theology of Prayer - Cultivating a Deeper Prayer Life
  A further discussion of deepening our relationship to God as Father and learning to intercede for others.
  
  
• Prayer Meeting Notes 2000 - The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus
  A look at Jesus' close relationship to His Father in life and in prayer

Acts

Acts 1-28

• You Shall Be Witnesses
  At Bethany, we seek continually to model our church after all that we understand of the Bible. This study of the early church reveals some important truths which we have sought to apply

• Bible Study Notes 2003 - History of the Church
  A study of church history affords greater appreciation of the Lord and His plan for the Church

Romans

Romans 1-16

• Devotions on the Word of God
  An example of how to study God's Word with the highest regard for it, seeking to apply all that we learn
  
  
• Devotions on Discipleship - Being Established in the Faith
  It is the disciple's responsibility to cultivate and be established in the faith. This series on Romans has this goal in mind.
  
  
• Catechism Class Notes
  A question and answer style study of Romans with a view to teaching new believers the basic tenets of our faith.

1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 12-14

• Rightly Dividing The Word Of Truth
  A short study of the issue of gifts and tongues which highlight some principles in biblical hermeneutics (interpretation of the Word).

2 Corinthians

2 Cor 4:16-18, 5:1-11

• Pastoral Letters to the Special Caregivers' Fellowship - Our Heavenly Home
  A look at how we can view death - though the outward man is perishing, the inward man can be ever renewed.

Galatians

Galatians 1-6

• Devotions on the Word of God - The Truth Shall Make You Free
  Bethany stands by the truth of the Gospel as revealed in the Bible. We study Paul's defence of this Gospel in Galatians.

Philippians

Philippians 1-4

• Pastoral Letters to the Special Caregivers' Fellowship - Pain and Suffering in God's Will
  A look at how Paul dealt with suffering in his life.

James

James 1-5

• Devotions on Discipleship - Fruitfulness
  This study takes a deeper look into the practical ramifications of faith and fruitfulness in the life of a disciple.