On 29 July 2026, the church that I pastor played host for the Brisbane leg of a tour of Australia by Amir Tsarfati and Pastor Barry Stagner. On that blessed evening, over 1,000 people gathered together for praise, powerful preaching, prayer and of course, photos with these two beloved servants of God. Even though we hired a large venue for the evening, seating was limited. This meant that, sadly, many missed out on being able to attend. One such person who was not able to

Australia has recently welcomed a new Israeli ambassador. Taking over from Amir Maimon (who served as ambassador to Australia from 2022 to 2026) is Dr Hillel Newman. Prior to his current role, Ambassador Newman served as Senior Policy Advisor to the Knesset (2024–2026) and as Chief of Policy Staff in the Bureau of Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs (2023–2024). Although these credentials alone qualify him for the role, Dr Newman also holds a PhD in Jewish history and ser

Australia, like many Western nations, has softened its stance on abortion in recent years. Each of the States and Territories in Australia have the power to determine their own laws and although there are slight variances in the laws, most allow abortion at around the 22-week mark. In summary:- Queensland: abortion was only decriminalised in December 2018 and is available on request up to 22 weeks of pregnancy. Abortion is permitted after 22 weeks but two doctors must ag

In response to the Bondi Beach terror attack in Australia, there is an ongoing Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. As part of the information gathering exercise, representatives from the Royal Commission have devoted five days to examining crucial information concerning antisemitism in Australian universities, including:- Lived experiences of antisemitism and its impacts on Jewish students and academics at Australian universities. Responses by universiti

In Australia, the body which is responsible for investigating complaints made about registered health professionals is the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). On 17 June 2026, Ahpra released a statement which read, in part: “Ahpra has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism as a reference tool, supported by the Special Envoy’s handbook to support a consistent understanding of antisemitism in its contemp

Around the world, public institutions seem to have a problem with prayer. Well, more specifically, they have a problem with Christian prayer because they hate anything that actively opposes their vision of a society where they get to write the rules. This is why, even though many Western governments have tolerated the model prayer of Matthew 6, they bitterly oppose the suggestion that God’s kingdom should come and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. On 26 March

Recently, I had the opportunity to appear on Worldview Matters with my beloved brother in the faith, David Fiorazo. In the interview, we discussed how secular progressivism, which largely rules the thoughts of the secular left, is antithetical to a Biblical worldview. To understand the age in which we live, it is important to understand the ideas behind secular progressivism and, more importantly, what its aspirations are. After all, whether the majority of people realise

When God created mankind, He also established a relationship amongst humanity which we would come to know as the parent-child relationship. Humanists would argue that this relationship exists largely for the purposes of reproduction but we know that this relationship extends far beyond biological processes. God’s intention for the family unit was for parental authority to restrain the sin nature in the child as the child grows in the understanding of God and His commandment

Within Christianity there is an ongoing debate as to whether artificial intelligence should be openly invited to play an important role in our daily spiritual walk. Though there will be solid arguments on both sides of the debate, let me offer some thoughts in the key areas of wisdom and dependence. Wisdom There is no doubt that life is complex and in order to navigate the serious financial, emotional, physical and spiritual decisions that we are faced with daily, we nee

Westerners are used to delineating the years with the timestamps of BC and AD but since 2020, we have also become accustomed to using BC in a different way—Before COVID. Although many have attempted to whitewash the entire event, there are some who are unwilling to let their governments get away with the serious physical, emotional and financial consequences of the mandates and lockdowns. In my home state of Queensland (Australia), one such man’s fight against the Queenslan

An Australian research firm whose interest lies in tracking social trends recently released a report focusing on the impact of global events on Australia’s morale and behaviour. Believing that 2026 is inducing similar anxiety to the global events of 2020, the researchers were keen to explore how the unrest in Iran was affecting the Australian psyche. Overall, half of people surveyed feel anxious and frustrated over the conflict in Iran with 43% also reporting they feel extr

On 14 December 2025, Australia’s Jewish community, gathering at Bondi Beach for the annual Hanukkah by the Sea event, was targeted. To date, it has been the deadliest terror attack on Australian soil. Although initially resisted by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the Australian Government established the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion on 9 January 2026. Although the final report is not due to be released until 14 December 2026, an interim report was

On 11 April 2026, a Muslim website published an article by Jewish Rabbi Allen Maller entitled “Can Mahdi and Messiah Overcome Hot Wars?”. In the article, Rabbi Maller wrote: “Many Islamic traditions (Ahadith) say that Prophet Jesus, will return and will join forces with the Islamic messiah, the Mahdi, in a battle against a false messiah, the cruel one eyed Dajjal, called Armilos in Jewish tradition.” Since I dealt with the subject of the Dajjal in my previous article, it is

As we continue to bear witness to the accumulation of end-times signs, it clearly points to one conclusion: the rapture is near. Of course, if the rapture is near, it means that the time of Jacob’s Trouble and the rule of Antichrist is also near. But did you know that we are not the only people warning the world of an antichrist? Islamic hardliners are also becoming very vocal about the appearance of antichrist figure. But they do not believe he is near, they believe he i

For those who hold a Biblical worldview, it is obvious that mankind’s darkest hour will soon fall upon the world. I speak, of course, of the Tribulation Period. Although God’s undiluted wrath will be poured out upon the earth, what we also bear witness to in the Scriptures is the fact He will also shine His glorious light on the world as His message of the impending Millennial Kingdom is shared to all people. Although Matthew 24:14 is often used by mission organisations

It has frequently been called the most volatile 35 acres on the planet. I speak, of course, of that area in Jerusalem we refer to as the Temple Mount. Before we get to the focus of this article which examines an unusual proposal from a Jewish rabbi concerning a new Temple, let’s take a moment to briefly examine the history of this sacred area. Described in detail in 1 Kings chapters 7 and 8, it was under Solomon’s direction that the first Temple was constructed. It is be

Over the course of the last 12 months, we are repeatedly hearing that Israel’s actions in the Middle East are changing the balance of power in real-time. From their military prowess to their statesmanship and robust economy, Israel’s actions are leading other Middle Eastern powers to become either impressed or incensed with the seismic changes occurring in the region. But while radical changes are still yet future (in the form of the Tribulation Period) I am always reminded

At present, I am preaching a series entitled “The King and His Kingdom”. As the name suggests, the focus of this series is that glorious 1,000-year period when the King of kings and Lord of lords rules and reigns from Jerusalem. How will Israel change when Jesus inaugurates the Millennial Kingdom? The small book of Zephaniah provides important details. Remnant Zephaniah was the great-great-grandson of Hezekiah (Zephaniah 1:1) and although we are not told which Heze

In the modern day, we don’t often use the word “behold” but it is a word that is used repeatedly in the Bible. In fact, between Genesis and Revelation it is used over 1,000 times and it functions like a literary finger, drawing specific attention to a person, thing or situation. As we approach the season during which we remember the death, burial and resurrection of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, let us take a moment to reflect on what God would have us behold in the Scriptures

During the earthly ministry of Jesus, there was great expectation amongst His followers that He would restore God’s kingdom and remain on the earth as God’s representative to administer His rule. Indeed, it will be a wonderful day when Jesus rules the world as divinely anointed King. But that time had not arrived two thousand years ago and in our day, we also await its fulfilment. In fact, in the Old Testament, we see very clearly what specific condition needs to be fulfil