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Nov 30, 2023 · Mantle of Power. November 30, 2023. by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Scriptures: 2 Kings 2:12–15. Elisha picked up Elijah’s cloak, which had fallen when he was taken up. Then Elisha returned to the bank of the Jordan River. He struck the water with Elijah’s cloak and cried out, “Where is the L ORD, the God of Elijah?”.
Apr 9, 2024 · But Jesus told us that this would happen, that we would “hear of wars and rumors of wars” and, unfortunately, “such things must happen” (Matt. 24:6 NIV). But thankfully, we are citizens of the heavenly kingdom that doesn’t falter. As believers, we can trust God to guide us, pray for our leaders to have wisdom, and know that everything ...
Sep 9, 2022 · King Charles is the same person as the Prince of Wales; he brings his own life-story, and record of intervention in the public arena, with him into his role as Head of State. He will need to be discreet and careful in what he says, and will need to work within the norms and traditional procedures that mark our unwritten constitution, as the late Queen did so brilliantly.
Apr 14, 2024 · Jesus could have retained His position, equal to the Father. But instead, He chose to divest Himself of powers, rights, and privileges in order to serve the world. God did this for us. For all humanity and for all creation, “He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death: death on the cross” (Phil. 2:8).
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- Tensions Appear
- Things Go South
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Some commentators have called Charles’ reign the worst in English history. That’s too harsh a judgment on a man who kept the royal show on the road when kings before and after him so spectacularly derailed. He at least survived the stage traps of religion and power struggles with Parliament. And he gave us a dazzling interlude whose fruits can stil...
While the Commonwealth government of the interregnum (1649-60) stamped its Puritanical weight on England, Charles combined happy-go-lucky philandering in Europe with continuing resolve to claim his crown. Towering well over 6 feet tall, with dark curly hair, he cut a striking figure, and his familiarity—his “common touch”—endeared him to all he met...
Just look at the sensual portraits of Restoration beaux and courtesans by Sir Peter Lely for a flavor of the racy new regime. Charles reveled in the limelight. He re-established and patronized theaters, and had a ready eye for the actresses, too: Nell Gwyn was his most famous mistress. He loved sports, particularly horseracing, and established the ...
Charles’ passion for science translated into the patronage of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich under the first astronomer-royal, John Flamsteed. He also set up the Royal Society in London in 1660 with a view to “improving Natural Knowledge.” Isaac Newton formulated his theories on gravity; Robert Boyle steered modern chemistry out of ancient alch...
However, the Restoration was not all rave reviews. Religious conflicts unleashed by the Reformation, and the Tudor oscillations between Roman Catholic and Anglican rule, had never been resolved. Relations between king and parliament also remained uneasy. By the Declaration of Breda 1660, laying out the terms of restoration, Charles had pledged to u...
Behind the scenes Charles had been striking covert deals with England’s old enemy, France: In return for much-needed money that Parliament failed to provide him, he had agreed to openly declare himself Catholic and, using force if required, impose his will on his country—all at some unspecified future point. France helped finance Charles’ wars with...
Charles II succumbed to a stroke, February 6, 1685, aged 54. He died in the Roman Catholic faith. Although he had failed to beget a legitimate heir, he left a near-absolute, solvent monarchy. England was enjoying peace while other European countries were at war; her seamen were building an Empire; the arts and sciences were in robust health. The cr...
The English Civil War and Charles II’s exile . Born into a life of luxury in 1630 and heir to the throne, the young prince’s life of wealth, power and privilege looked set in stone. However, by the age of 19, Charles was an exile in Scotland - proclaimed king there in 1649 - and a wanted man in England.
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Sep 9, 2022 · King Charles spoke of his “beloved Mother . . . darling Mama” as “an inspiration and example to me and to all my family”. Hers was “a life well lived, a promise with destiny kept”. He mentioned in particular her warmth, humour, and her “unerring ability to see the best in people”. The emphasis in his short address was on service ...
