Pastor Brad outlines the parallels between the 'cities of refuge' in the Old Testament and some New Testament parables.

The 'cities of refuge' described in the old testament law, foreshadow the salvation message in the new covenant.

It's important to remember the huge emphasis the Bible has on hospitality. Doing things unto others is equivalent to doing them to Jesus Christ.

Chasing after goals requires commitment and effort. Ensure your spiritual goals are getting the necessary commitment they require.

The enormous amount of energy found in creation testifies of the unfathomable power of God.

Having a clear conscience is essential to serving the Lord effectively. There are many traps that people can fall into whereby their conscience becomes tainted unnecessarily.

The battle for your soul comes down to the choices you make and the influences present in your life

Despite the recent popularity of the phrase "First World Problem", the phenomenon actually started way back in the Garden of Eden.

There is a tendency for some to lean more towards judgement instead of mercy. What do the scriptures say about balancing judgement with mercy?

Eternal life doesn't mean eternal time, but rather, living outside the constraints of time itself. Don't let being time-poor rob you of being effective for God.

There is a tendency for some to consider themselves victims. In God's kingdom you should take responsibility for your own actions, instead of acting as a victim of your own failings, or the failings of others.

Through the death and resurrection of Christ, God was able to give us a new covenant. We have both mercy and grace in this covenant, making it superior to the Law. The mercy God offered David is the same that God offers today.

Give up milk, and get on to the meat. Make a choice to serve God to your potential.

What does the Bible say about the manifestation of the Holy Spirit?

Salvation is not a two-tiered layered system. The Bible talks about a common salvation available to Jews and Gentiles.

The reality is that the world cannot find peace, because the method of peace is beyond most people's thinking. The peace of God is a state of existence that God offers to all.

The survival of the fittest is a concept usually applied to biology. However, a similar principle is working on a spirtual level.

Jesus has paid the price for your salvation, regardless of your prior ideas and beliefs.

Many people make claims about God's behaviour as being 'unfair'. On closer inspection, this is definitely untrue. Understanding God's attitude towards mankind will help you have a better attitude towards others as well.

There are plenty of times when the Lord gives opportunities for blessing... are you open to these windows of opportunity? Part 2 of the series.