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July 2009

Rob Smith
The story of the glory of God (Part 1)
Anonymous
The denomination, the pastor and the work of gospel ministry
Joel Edwards
The torn curtain
Tony Payne
Sick of Bible study? Read on.

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The torn curtain

Joel Edwards / 1st July 2009

Joel Edwards takes another look at the Gospel account of the tearing of the temple curtain.

When Jesus breathed his last and died, the curtain of the temple tore in two, thus symbolizing that the way is finally open for all believers to enter God's presence. By Christ's sacrifice, the barrier has been removed, and all who rely on that sacrifice have open access to God. Or so I used to think. But a look at the Old Testament understanding of the tabernacle and temple has made me think ...

Sick of Bible study? Read on.

Tony Payne / 1st July 2009

Are you sick of reading the resource talk column each month?

I know I'm sick of writing it. Here we are again with another 800 upbeat, encouraging words on some aspect of Christian ministry and the resources we produce to support it. It's tiresome to write and (I feel sure) a bit of a drag to read.

And while I'm at it, let me say that I'm pretty tired of writing Matthias Media resources as well. And I'm tired of editing them and going to meetings and sitting in an office all day and choosing ...