Appearance & Reality
The Lord Jesus Christ
This major section of 55 messages covers the person, life and work of the Lord
Jesus. It includes reflections on the circumstances surrounding His conception, birth
and childhood, and on His conduct in different situations, which at times is puzzling
and seems inappropriate. In a major sub-section consisting of 23 messages, we will dwell
on the subject of the kingdom of God and the fallen world. We will consider their
contrasting characteristics, the importance of the kingdom of God to the Lord, and the
meaning of our time on earth. We will also consider the pervasive influence of the spirit
of the world in various areas of life and how this colours the world’s concept of
success, power, riches and greatness. We will view this in the light of the biblical
teaching on true success, strength, riches and greatness. Rounding up this section on
the Lord Jesus are messages on sorrow and pain, peace and joy, true dignity and partiality.
| AR118 |
Introductory observations and overview (1)
10Jan93 | LISTEN 1hr30min |
MP3 20.5MB
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| AR119 |
Introductory observations and overview (2)
31Jan93 | LISTEN 1hr33min |
MP3 21.1MB
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| AR120 |
Identification with the Lord Jesus Christ in His death and resurrection (1)
21Feb93 | LISTEN 1hr32min |
MP3 21.0MB
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| AR121 |
Identification with the Lord Jesus Christ in His death and resurrection (2)
14Mar93 | LISTEN 1hr32min |
MP3 21.1MB
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| AR122 |
Circumstances surrounding His conception, birth and childhood and family background (1)
4Apr93 | LISTEN 1hr29min |
MP3 20.3MB
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| AR123 |
Circumstances surrounding His conception, birth and childhood and family background (2)
25Apr93 | LISTEN 1hr33min |
MP3 21.2MB
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| AR124 |
His ministry - different responses (1): Luke 4: 14 - 29
16May93 | LISTEN 1hr21min |
MP3 18.3MB
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| AR125 |
His ministry - different responses (2)
6Jun93 | LISTEN 1hr34min |
MP3 21.3MB
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| AR126 |
Reflections on what we can learn from the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ
27Jun93 | LISTEN 1hr18min |
MP3 17.7MB
His approach, conduct and what He communicated: Being true to God and a life and
ministry of truth.
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| AR127 |
His ministry - His approach, conduct and manner of relating with different people
18Jul93 | LISTEN 1hr33min |
MP3 21.1MB
Zaccheus; a woman, a sinner; the scribes and Pharisees.
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His conduct, words and ways which may appear puzzling, inappropriate or even improper.
| AR128 |
"Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing"
8Aug93 | LISTEN 1hr27min |
MP3 19.8MB
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| AR129 |
Understanding the conduct and teaching of the Lord Jesus Christ in relation to
family relationships (1)
29Aug93 | LISTEN 1hr25min |
MP3 19.3MB
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| AR130 |
Understanding the conduct and teaching of the Lord Jesus Christ in relation to
family relationships (2) Matt.12:46-50
19Sep93 | LISTEN 1hr20min |
MP3 18.2MB
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| AR131 |
His encounter with the Canaanite woman: Matt.15:21-28
10Oct93 | LISTEN 1hr34min |
MP3 21.4MB
The Lord's compassion and divine strategy.
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The messages AR132 to AR139 in this section have also been edited and released as the
book 'The Two Kingdoms'.
The messages AR140 to AR146 in this section have also been edited and released as the
book 'Truly Strong'.
The messages AR147 to AR151 in this section have also been edited and released as the
book 'Truly Rich and Great'.
The messages AR152 to AR154 in this section have also been edited and released as the
book 'Truly Rich and Great'.
| AR155 |
Sorrow and pain, peace and joy
26Feb95 | LISTEN 1hr31min |
MP3 20.7MB
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| AR156 |
Why sorrow and pain is an integral part of living in this world
19Mar95 | LISTEN 1hr34min |
MP3 21.3MB
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| AR157 |
How do we attain, maintain and deepen the reality of abiding peace and joy?
9Apr95 | LISTEN 1hr33min |
MP3 21.1MB
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| AR158 |
Abiding peace, joy and well-being in all circumstances; example of Joseph
30Apr95 | LISTEN 1hr47min |
MP3 24.4MB
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| AR159 |
Concluding message… tears
21May95 | LISTEN 1hr45min |
MP3 23.8MB
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| AR160 |
True dignity, the basic dignity of man and the true dignity of the Son of God and
the Son of Man
11Jun95 | LISTEN 1hr26min |
MP3 19.5MB
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| AR161 |
True dignity of the Son of God and the Son of Man and we as God's children
2Jul95 | LISTEN 1hr33min |
MP3 21.1MB
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| AR162 |
Give due regard to the dignity of others and conduct ourselves with true dignity
23Jul95 | LISTEN 1hr32min |
MP3 21.0MB
Example of failure to give due regard to the dignity of others: slander and defamation.
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| AR163 |
Reputation and its relationship with true dignity
13Aug95 | LISTEN 1hr31min |
MP3 20.8MB
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| AR164 |
Beauty of true dignity can be sustained, manifested and can continue to grow
in different situations (1)
3Sep95 | LISTEN 1hr33min |
MP3 21.3MB
Example of Daniel's three friends, Stephen, and Paul.
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| AR165 |
Beauty of true dignity can be sustained, manifested and can continue to grow
in different situations (2)
24Sep95 | LISTEN 1hr34min |
MP3 21.3MB
Example of Paul, the Lord Jesus; a gentle quiet spirit; concluding remarks on true dignity.
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| AR166 |
Partiality
15Oct95 | LISTEN 1hr32min |
MP3 20.9MB
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| AR167 |
Meaning of partiality based on Scriptural passages
5Nov95 | LISTEN 1hr26min |
MP3 19.6MB
Some considerations and observations in practical outworking.
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| AR168 |
The Lord Jesus choosing the twelve, the three and God choosing the nation of Israel
26Nov95 | LISTEN 1hr34min |
MP3 21.3MB
God is not partial: there is proper basis for His decisions and ways, consistent
with His character, moral perfection, knowledge and wisdom.
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| AR169 |
Examples of partiality: Jacob: Joseph; David: Absalom, Amnon
17Dec95 | LISTEN 1hr39min |
MP3 22.6MB
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| AR170 |
Some examples of how the Lord Jesus treated different ones
7Jan96 | LISTEN 1hr33min |
MP3 21.1MB
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| AR171 |
God is not partial and He treats different ones differently
28Jan96 | LISTEN 1hr33min |
MP3 21.2MB
Implications for personal application: the way the Lord treats us, deals with us,
teaches us and the experiences He wants us to go through, for each one of us, is exactly suited
for us – tailor fit.
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| AR172 |
Partiality: Concluding observations
18Feb96 | LISTEN 1hr31min |
MP3 20.7MB
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