Thirty More sparkling gems

Peter CurrieSKU: TMSG7223 ISBN: 9781846257223

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The promises of God recorded in the Bible are not only numerous. Each one is important in its own right and of great worth. The Bible is like a treasure chest and each promise is like a sparkling gem contained therein. This is a sequel to the author’s book, Thirty sparkling gems. It contains, as the title implies, meditations on thirty more of the precious promises of God. The selection includes twelve promises from the Old Testament; six given by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself while here on earth; four promises for the Christian life; five of a reward in heaven; and three promises of a glorious future for all who trust in Jesus as
their Saviour.

AUTHOR

Peter Currie describes himself as only a sinner saved by grace. He spent twenty years working with an insurance company before becoming part of a team producing computer software for insurance companies worldwide. During this time, he also served as a leader of a Crusader Bible class for boys. Now, he serves as a deacon of Trinity Road Chapel, London.

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‘In a world of promise making and promise breaking, when a person’s word is no longer their bond, when it is hard to discern what is truth, we need to listen well to the promises of God. It is essential for every Christian to think carefully about them, and allow the truth to penetrate their heart and transform their life. Once again, Peter Currie has gathered thirty more promises found throughout the Old and New Testaments that are surely worth pondering in our rather hurried and busy lives …Each of the promises will do your heart good and be kept by the God whose word is unwavering.’

Stuart Davis, Co-Pastor, Trinity Road Chapel, London

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Peter Murcott
THIRTY MORE SPARKLING GEMS : PART 1

Earthly gems are of great financial value and are often sought after. The problem is: they can be stolen. Moreover, their possession is limited to a lifetime. In comparison, God’s promises are priceless. They cannot be stolen, though some try to do so by casting doubts upon the Scriptures. Moreover, those who receive and rely upon them will find that they will convey them on death into the eternal glory of God’s presence.
This book consists of thirty such gems from God’s infallible and inerrant word. This means that the chapters are short - consisting of three pages each, concluding with appropriate extracts from hymns. It has six sections: such as “God’s promises to His people”, “Promises of Jesus”, “Promises of the Psalms”, and so on. Each chapter’s brevity makes it very suitable for daily devotions. As the title indicates, it is a sequel to an earlier work.

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Peter Murcott
THIRTY MORE SPARKLING GEMS : PART 2

It opens with an informative discussion on the translation of God’s name, by reference to the Lord’s conversation with Moses at the burning bush. From this, the author bases the first six chapters on the compound names of Jehovah, each of which is a promise - such as “Jehovah-Jireh” - “The Lord will Provide”, or “Jehovah-Nissi” - “The Lord is my Banner”. These names are profound sources of meditation in themselves.
Here is a brief extract from certain themes. The opening one draws an analogy between the account of Abraham sacrificing a ram caught in a thicket and the sacrifice of Christ on the cross (pp.13 & 14). Part Two: “The promises of Jesus” includes the promise of fellowship [Matthew 18:20]. This contains a reminder about the importance of the gathering of God’s people, together with the observation that “the Greek word translated ‘church’ means ‘an assembly of people’.” (p.45). One of the “Promises of the Psalms” (Part Three) is very pertinent to every age, and especially this one. It comes from Psalm 37:16: “A little that a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked.” (p.67). The author’s comments contain much wisdom in a short reflection - especially that “The problem with riches is that they tend to make us self sufficient” (p.68). What is particularly striking about this book is the very effective way in which matters of Christian doctrine are skilfully woven within each meditation. As for me, I learnt from it, and I most certainly recommend it.

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