The Song of Zechariah by Timothy Cross
“And…Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied…”
The Song of Zechariah in Luke 1:67-79, also known as the Benedictus, is a strong contender for being the greatest hymn ever uttered by human lips. Here is no ordinary hymn, for the Bible states that it owes its origin to Zechariah’s being “filled with the Holy Spirit.” The Spirit of God gave Zechariah the words to praise God for both Who He is and what He has done by His redeeming grace: “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people…” in bequeathing to us the Benedictus in the Scriptures, God the Holy Spirit has thus given us a divine blueprint and aid for divine praise and adoration.
The Christian faith is well known for its hymns of praise, and justly so. Christians have a son to sing, a salvation to celebrate and a Saviour to extol.
This book unfolds the meaning of the Benedictus verse by verse. Reading it will enable you to enter into the praise and joy nurtured into Zechariah’s soul by God. The Song of Zechariah explains and applies this incomparable canticle in a way which is sure to enlighten your mind, warm your heart, lift your spirit and fuel your fires of devotion and praise.
Dr. Timothy Cross was born in Wales to English parents. He graduated from the University of Wales and studied theology at the University of Wales. He also trained as an RE and Games teacher at Aberystwyth University. He spent many of his formative years living in Northern Ireland and has lived in Belfast. He is an experienced preacher and has written over twenty books and numerous articles in Christian periodicals. Since 1989, he has broadcasted a Bible-based message on the South of Wales Talking Magazine. In 2002, he received an honorary doctorate of Sacred Literature for his extensive written ministry by the Christian Bible College in Rocky Mount, NC. He enjoys studying the original languages of the Bible, long distance running, cats, “wholesome comedy,” and the beaches of South Wales.
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God’s Word is Alive: Amazing Stories About the Bible by John Williams
God’s Word is Alive! is a collection of true stories about the Bible. It is written to help commemorate the four hundredth anniversary of the publication of the King James Version of the Bible (1611-2011). These stories remind us that although some people reject the Bible or even try to prevent others from reading it, God’s Word survives and still revolutionizes lives. As a matter of fact, even in these modern times, the Bible outsells other books!
Written primarily for children and young people, the stories presented in God’s Word is Alive! will inform and encourage people of all ages to take another look at God’s Book. The Bible is not only a great literary treasure which has helped to shape our English language, but it is a powerful tool to changed the lives of individuals and nations.
John Williams hails from England where he received his formal and theological education. He and his wife, Audrey, live in Victoria, B.C., Canada and enjoy their family, including four teenage grandchildren. Together they have served in evangelism, and Bible teaching ministries in various parts of the world. John has written several books.
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