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Jeremiah tells us that after all the more important people were taken away to Babylon those who remained in Judah were in disarray.  The one the Babylonians had put in charge (Gedaliah) had been murdered and others also (Ch.41 v.1-8); the murderers fled to the Ammonites.(v.15). Today’s chapter (42)  tells us how the remaining people “from the least to the greatest, came near and said to Jeremiah t...

As we reflected on our Mark 15 reading we noted how the evil “chief priests  stirred up the crowd  to have him (Pilate) release for them Barabbas instead” of Jesus (v.11)  The role of the “crowd” is often a significant factor in the course of events. We have read earlier in the book of Kings of the harmony and cohesion of the nation during the reigns of David and Solomon when, more than at any oth...

A @Christadelphians Video: Summary The presentation is about gender differences in marriage and how the Bible provides guidance on the topic. The speaker discusses their interest in marriage and relationships, and how they developed a series of talks on the subject. They also talk about their book “For Better or For Worse” and the accompanying workbook. The speaker emphasizes that while there are...

Have you heard of the prophet Ahijah?  He plays a small but significant role during the reign of Solomon and also later. First, God sends him to Jeroboam, during Solomon’s reign, to tell him (1 Kings 11 v.29-39) that he would become king over most of Israel after Solomon’s death.  God’s message to Jeroboam, via Ahijah was, “if you will listen to all I command you … I will be with you and will buil...

Jeremiah’s tests of faith now reached new heights, but God had prepared him for this – just as he did with Abraham, for we recall his increasing tests of faith.  The king’s officials had pressured the king, they said to him, “Let this man be put to death, for he is weakening the hands of the soldiers who are left in this city.” [38 v.4] And the king said, “Behold he is in your hands, for the king...

A feature of our godless world is the minimising of the value of marriage.  How few exchange vows that their union is taking place in the sight of God!    Those who still do so must be fully conscious of the all-seeing, all-hearing and all-knowing presence of God; read Psalm 139.   After Jesus said that in marriage a man must “hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh,” Jesus added, “...

Jesus said many things his disciples did not at first understand, it was only the events that followed that led to their understanding – and they are explained to them.  This is part of the challenge in reading the Bible – our continuous reading should encourage us to read and search further and increase our understanding. By comparing Scriptures our minds open up to their fuller meaning.  But our...

The magnificent temple Solomon built was opened and dedicated.  Consider the words Solomon used in addressing God!  “Whatever prayer, whatever plea is made by any man or by all your people Israel, each knowing the affliction of his own heart and stretching out his hands toward this house, then hear in heaven your dwelling place and forgive and act and render to each whose heart you know, according...

How do we worship?  What is worship?  Unless we have a heartfelt awe of God there will be fundamental flaws in our worship.     Our first aim must be to make sure we are approaching God and His Son in the way he desires.  Our second aim should be to try to guide others to worship God in the way and spirit he is looking for – as the scriptures indicate in many places. Our thoughts on this were prom...

# Summary This presentation explores the significance of the times and seasons, particularly in relation to the return of Christ and the establishment of God's Kingdom. It delves into various biblical prophecies, including the 70 weeks prophecy, the Jubilee periods, and the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation, to provide insights into the current state of affairs and the imminent events that a...

A @Christadelphians Video: # Summary This presentation discusses the concept of God's sovereignty in choosing who will be saved, as explored through various biblical passages. The presenter emphasizes that it is not our own efforts or merits that determine salvation, but rather God's divine election and calling. ### Highlights 🔑 The presenter highlights that it is not about our own effort...

The book of Jeremiah confuses us a little because it is not in chronological order.  Today’s 32nd chapter starts by telling us the word of the LORD came to him “in the tenth year of Zedekiah” [v.1] “At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem” [v.2].  We do not know which month, but ch. 39 v.2 tells us that “in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month” a breach w...

Let us grasp the sense of the phrase “ breadth of mind ” which occurs in our 1 Kings reading today.  It is the result of God responding to King Solomon’s request for wisdom.   We read “The LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, ‘Ask what I shall give you’ “ [1 Kings 3 v.5]. He responds, “your servant is in the midst of your people… give your servant therefore an understanding...

Our chapter (30) in Jeremiah is intriguing. The last verse challenges our thinking, “The fierce anger of the LORD will not turn back until he has executed and accomplished the intentions of his mind.   In the latter days you will understand  this.” In the chapter’s opening verses Jeremiah is told, “Thus says the LORD … write in a book … behold the days are coming … when I will restore the fortunes...

Imagine you are living in Israel as reports about what Jesus is doing and saying spread.  Our reading in Mark shows what contrasting reactions took place.  The worst reactions were among those who felt their positions of authority were under threat.  It also came from those who were proud of their interpretations of the very letter of the laws of Moses: they were sure they were ‘right’ in the sigh...

Today we have the account of` a miracle of Jesus that we tend to remember most. Jesus had now become so sought after that it was sometimes difficult to see and hear him.  There is a paralysed man who lay on a bed that 4 friends carried, but it was impossible for them to bring him anywhere near Jesus. “because of the crowd they removed the roof above him, and when they had made an opening, they let...

The final chapter in 2 Samuel begins by telling us “again  the anger of the LORD was kindled  against Israel.”  We are not told why God was angry, there is no indication that it was comparable with his anger in the days of Jeremiah resulting in the Temple and the city being destroyed.      We suggest his anger with Israel was because so many people had been ready to rally around Absalom and go to...

As we complete reading Paul’s letter to the Romans we note his point that “ whatever was written in former days  was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” [15 v.4]  “The Scriptures” are, of course, the Old Testament.  Paul wanted the Gentile Christian converts in Rome to realize these Jewish scrolls are now for them...

Thought for August 4th. “EVERY TONGUE SHALL CONFESS …”

Today we have a really special chapter – Romans 12.  Its’ 21 verses all provoke deep thought for meditation. Let’s start with verse 1, ‘I appeal to you therefore brothers,  by the mercies of God , to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”  The more we sense God’s mercies, both to others, but especially to ourselves, there must be a rea...

Our 4 chapters listed for today are of great interest. David is re-installed as king, causing great heart-searching among those who had been drawn away to follow his vain son Absalom: an example of the type of leader many have followed or elected in recent years with Hitler being by far the worst example.  Our chapter in Jeremiah is firstly about God’s extreme anger with his people at that time, “...

The special lesson we learn today, in what we can call ‘the bottom line’ is that in the end everything depends upon God’s mercy toward us – because no one can “earn” salvation by their own righteousness. We read of David’s distress of mind over Absalom; his emotional love for his wayward son would not allow him to think clearly.  All his life until his grievous sins, he had seen life from God’s po...

A @Christadelphians Video: Description: Before the Kingdom of God can be established, a number of events occur. The Lord Jesus Christ will return to the earth, the dead resurrected, the living and the resurrected ones called to Judgement, the marriage of the Lamb, and the battle of Armageddon. The p gospel will be preached to all nations calling them to submit to Christ’s rule. Those who refuse to...

A @Christadelphians Video: Description: Before the Kingdom of God can be established, a number of events occur. The Lord Jesus Christ will return to the earth, the dead resurrected, the living and the resurrected ones called to Judgement, the marriage of the Lamb, and the battle of Armageddon. The p gospel will be preached to all nations calling them to submit to Christ’s rule. Those who refuse to...

A @Christadelphians Video: Description: Before the Kingdom of God can be established, a number of events occur. The Lord Jesus Christ will return to the earth, the dead resurrected, the living and the resurrected ones called to Judgement, the marriage of the Lamb, and the battle of Armageddon. The p gospel will be preached to all nations calling them to submit to Christ’s rule. Those who refuse to...