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A @Christadelphians Video: Description: It does matter what we believe if we desire to have eternal salvation in God’s Kingdom. The Bible teaches there is only one Gospel message which has come from the prophets and the apostles. To understand and obey this Good News or Gospel message will give us a foundation to build our lives on. We need to search the pages of God’s word to find its true messag...

A @Christadelphians Video: # Summary This PRESENTATION features a discussion with Kim Sheed on the topic of singleness, exploring its benefits and drawbacks. Kim shares personal insights, biblical references, and practical advice on how singles can navigate their lives while serving God and building relationships. The conversation highlights the importance of community support for singles and the...

A @Christadelphians Video: # Summary The presentation features the Knox family discussing their experiences with Bible study for children. Andrew shares insights on how to engage kids in studying the Bible, emphasising the importance of one-on-one time and making the study relatable and enjoyable. The family highlights practical tips, including starting small, using creative methods, and allowing...

In ancient times a rock symbolized something secure and God was the ultimate rock!  David wrote in the Psalms, as we read 2 days ago, “To you, O LORD, I call; my rock, be not deaf to me” [Psalm 28 v.1]  He also pleads with God, “when my heart is faint, lead me to the rock that is higher than I” [Psalm 61 v.2]    In today’s reading in Matthew, Jesus seems to call Peter a “rock” [16 v.18], but read...

houghts on the readings for January 15th (Genesis 27, Psalm 32, Matthew 17) Genesis 27 is a pivotal chapter, which explains much about the 4 principal characters of this record – Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob and Esau. All of them show defects when compared against the divine standard. Isaac knew his Sovereign’s revealed will that Jacob would be the blessed, and that the elder (Esau) would serve the young...

The world today is very conscious of cleanliness.  When you go to the Doctors, he or she will thoroughly wash their hands before they examine you, but they only learnt to do this 150 years ago.  They also learnt this was the reason why some of those they operated on had died.  The value of the cleanliness laws in the commands God gave to Moses was then acknowledged. These laws stressed the great i...

houghts on the readings for January 14th (Genesis 25 and 26 Psalm 31 and Matthew 16) Genesis 25 tells that Abraham took another wife, called Keturah. We are not sure at what time Keturah became Abraham’s wife; but, she bare him 6 sons. These sons became the progenitors of many of the Arab nations – already we see Abraham has becoming the “father of a multitude (or “many nations”)”. They were sent...

In Genesis 24 an old and faithful Abraham sends his faithful steward Eliezer to Haran in search of a lifelong covenant wife for his son, Isaac. Eliezer is bound by a covenant Abraham makes with him to diligently fulfill the obligation of finding a true believer, who will be a help meet for Isaac on the journey to God’s kingdom. So Eliezer left Abraham accompanied by a large retinue of servants and...

Our chapter in Matthew (14) has that fascinating story of the 12 disciples caught in a storm in a boat on Galilee.  Jesus had sent them off alone, after the dramatic feeding of 5,000 “in a desolate place” [v.13] – an event which must have astonished them. Jesus had heard of the killing of John the Baptist – a heart searching omen for him – and finally he had the chance to be alone “up on the mount...

Genesis 22 is one of the most monumental in the life of the father of the "father bof the faithful", Abraham. We are amazed by the number of high points in this great man's journey in faith; but there is none greater than in this 22nd chapter (cited by Paul in Hebrews 11:17-19; which tells us that the incident speaks of resurrection - and typically of the beloved, only begotten son of promise; our...

David’s meditations in the Psalms, which are essentially prayers, continually engage our thoughts. Indeed, they are a model for us to follow in judging the quality of our relationship with God.  Are we able to meditate and pray in any way to the same degree?  Psalm 25 has some verses that both challenge and inspire us.  “Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths” [v.4]  We are asking...

Genesis chapter 20 tells us that Abraham again made the same error in failing to trust God; whilst sojourning among the Philistines. Abraham is chastened by the Almighty and severely rebuked by Abimelech, the Philistine king; who in this incident showed greater integrity than did Abraham. Similarly to the Egyptian episode Abraham leaves the Philistine territory enriched and with much substance and...

Thoughts on the readings January 10th (Genesis 19; Psalm 22; Matthew 12) When the two angels came to Sodom about sunset they were met by Lot, who sat in the gate - a position of authority in ancient towns. The angels once more seemed to be ordinary men and told Lot of their intention to sleep in the street. He begged them to reconsider, rather than be subjected to the vile practices of the Sodomit...

Today’s chapter in Matthew (13) is full of Jesus’ parables, 8 in all.  Some are long, like the familiar parable of the sower, some are short, even just one verse, like the parable of “the hidden treasure” [v.44] which a man found hidden in a field and “in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”  They are all parables related to “the kingdom” – how to be in it: this parable...

What makes you rejoice?  The last 2 weeks have seen a lot of “rejoicing” – especially among children, but David in a Psalm we read today alerted us to the nature of a far better kind of rejoicing – one that is “sweeter also than honey” – and “even much fine gold” – and we know how much value is put on gold these days! We read of this in Psalm 19 v.10, but from verse.7 we read “The Law of the LORD...

When Abraham was 99 years old an angel representing the Almighty visited Abram and Sarai and gave the covenant of circumcision and told them that their names were to be changed. Abram's name was changed to Abraham; and Sarai's to Sarah. Abram meant "lofty father" and Abraham was "father of a multitude" - emblematic of the promise of Genesis 12:3; ie of all nations in the world. The divine name of...

readings January 8th (Genesis 15, 16; Psalm 18; Matthew 10) Abram’s spurning of the powerful king of Sodom meant that he now had a mighty foe. The Almighty encouraged Abram with the comfort that He was Abram’s protector and in Yahweh he would be recompensed for his faithfulness.  Abram’s age has advanced by about 10 years since the promise of chapter 12 and as yet he has no “seed”, “heir”. His fai...

Matthew’s gospel records how Jesus started training his disciples for their work when he would no longer be with them. Today’s ch. 10 starts, “And he called to him his 12 disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to cast them out and to heal every disease and every affliction.”    What are “unclean spirits”?       The parable in Ch. 12 v.43-45 illustrates that it means an unclean mind...

In Genesis we have been reading the account of the flood that wiped out all the descendants of Adam and Eve except Noah, his wife, 3 sons and their wives.  Archaeologists have come across many ancient records of other nations with memories of a massive flood, although these accounts are embellished with lots of fanciful features. Both Jesus [Luke 17 v.27] and Peter [1 Peter 3 v.20] refer to the fl...

A @Christadelphians Video: # SummaryIn this episode of "Family Matters," hosts Luke and Vicky Smith share their deeply moving journey of coping with the loss of their daughter, Jamaa, who passed away from leukemia. They discuss the emotional challenges, the role of faith in their healing process, and the importance of hope and community support during their darkest times. Their story highlights th...

All our readings this morning provoked much thought, indeed, deep meditation.  Psalm 7 is David’s’ plea for “refuge; save me from my pursuers and deliver me” [v.1]  But he also says, “if there is wrong in my hands … let the enemy … trample my life to the ground and lay my glory in the dust” [v.3,5]. David knew God could see all things!  This included how his mind worked, his real values and priori...

A @Christadelphians Video: Description: Many words and phrases in the Song of Solomon appear in verses in the psalms and the prophets, and in the words of Jesus in the gospels and the apocalypse. Solomon's rule was typical of the rule of Christ, on the restored throne of David. Ten proofs establish the Messianic meaning of the Song of Solomon, such as the purity of the bride and Lebanon pointing t...

A @Christadelphians Video: Description: Many words and phrases in the Song of Solomon appear in verses in the psalms and the prophets, and in the words of Jesus in the gospels and the apocalypse. Solomon's rule was typical of the rule of Christ, on the restored throne of David. Ten proofs establish the Messianic meaning of the Song of Solomon, such as the purity of the bride and Lebanon pointing t...

A @Christadelphians Video: Description: Many words and phrases in the Song of Solomon appear in verses in the psalms and the prophets, and in the words of Jesus in the gospels and the apocalypse. Solomon's rule was typical of the rule of Christ, on the restored throne of David. Ten proofs establish the Messianic meaning of the Song of Solomon, such as the purity of the bride and Lebanon pointing t...

A @Christadelphians Video: Description: Many words and phrases in the Song of Solomon appear in verses in the psalms and the prophets, and in the words of Jesus in the gospels and the apocalypse. Solomon's rule was typical of the rule of Christ, on the restored throne of David. Ten proofs establish the Messianic meaning of the Song of Solomon, such as the purity of the bride and Lebanon pointing t...