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  1. 16 hr ago

    Why you should read the Bible #17 Did the Bible really predict the Birth, and rebirth of Israel?

    A @Christadelphians Video: Pleased to present in collaboration with the Bible Unlocked team, this thought-provoking presentation from the sixth season of Bible Unlocked Live, A foundational series, “Why You Should Believe the Bible,” revealing how faith is built on a rock-solid foundation of evidence and reason. They hold a webinar each week....Find out more @ https://www.bibleunlocked.com/[Inspiring] In this thought-provoking and outstanding presentation, we delve into one of the most powerful confirmations of Biblical truth: the rebirth of the nation of Israel. Was this modern miracle predicted thousands of years ago? Did Bible scholars foresee it long before it happened?Join us as we explore the foundational promises God made to Abraham and Jacob, and examine the revealing prophecies of Ezekiel, Amos, and others that demanded a scattered people would one day be regathered. We also look at the insightful writings of Sir Isaac Newton, Bishop Thomas Newton, and Dr. John Thomas, who, centuries ago, used Scripture to predict this wonderful restoration.This video provides an insightful and expositional journey through history, from the captivities and the diaspora to the Balfour Declaration and 1948, demonstrating God's faithfulness. It's a wonderful reminder that when God speaks, it comes to pass, bolstering our faith for the prophecies yet to be fulfilled.**Chapters:**00:00 - Introduction: Why Israel's Rebirth Matters02:28 - The Foundational Promise to Abraham and Jacob05:50 - A Brief History of Israel's Captivity and Scattering08:28 - The Vision of the Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37)10:15 - The Promise of a Permanent Return (Amos 9)11:24 - The Future Invasion Foretold (Ezekiel 38)13:03 - What Bible Scholars Predicted Centuries Ago (Newton & Thomas)18:47 - The 20th-Century Fulfillment: Balfour to 194821:24 - What's Next? Strengthening Our Faith for the Future22:21 - Practical Segment: Seek Peace Over Spreading Gossip25:11 - Deeper Discussion: Why This Isn't Just About Babylon32:48 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts**Bible Verses Referenced:**📖 Genesis 13:14-15📖 Genesis 15:18📖 Joshua 24:2-3📖 Genesis 28:13-14📖 Ezekiel 37:11, 14, 21-22📖 Amos 9:11-15📖 Ezekiel 38:4, 9, 16📖 Luke 21:24📖 Ezekiel 34:13📖 Jeremiah 31Tags: Bible prophecy, Israel, rebirth of Israel, Ezekiel 37, dry bones, Christadelphians, Bible study, God's promises, Abrahamic covenant, modern miracle, Bible prophecy fulfilled, 1948, Sir Isaac Newton, Balfour Declaration, faith, end times, scripture study, Israel in the BibleWe are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

    Why you should read the Bible #17 Did the Bible really predict the Birth, and rebirth of Israel?
  2. 23 hr ago

    https://christadelphianvideo.org/tftd/daily-readings-and-thought-for-august-17th-he-abandoned-the-counsel/

    Those in authority, for example, Govt Ministers, are surrounded by advisors who debate situations and counsel those in power on the best policies to follow.  Tragically there have been some examples of human wisdom, or lack of it, that have been quite tragic.  We have an example in our 1 Kings reading today; a new king seeks advice on what policy he should follow, but really he has made up his mind and so seeks advisors to give him an answer that appeals to him.  This king is Solomon’s son Rehoboam.  He first “took counsel with the old men, who had stood before Solomon his father” [12 v.6]  Their advice was to lighten the heavy tax burdens Solomon had put on the people – as they had requested and all will be well.  But next we read, “He abandoned the counsel that the old men gave him and took counsel with the young men who had grown up with him…” [v.8] Their advice was the opposite!  “And the king answered the people harshly …” [v,13]  We wonder if they had too much confidence in the promises made to David, thinking, surely his grandson can dictate what the people should do?  Rehoboam was 41 when he ascended to the throne – and should have been mature.  He surely knew the promises God had made to his grandfather, and, we suspect, had a false expectation as to how they would work themselves out in his generation. He did not humble himself before God to learn and do his will.  God knew his heart; he knew the disaster that would soon befall him.  Rehoboam went boldly up to the northern tribes, but soon, he  “hurried to mount his chariot and flee to Jerusalem.” [v.18].   We can see the lessons that this incident provides for us.  Where do we go to seek counsel? We know the answer!   But we must not make the mistake of so many, in searching Scripture looking for the kind of answer we want in relation s to some issue, so that we can seem to ‘confirm’ our belief in something we want to believe.  It is this desire that has led to so many churches coming into existence. Let us meditate on the example of Paul and his words to the elders at Ephesus.  “I do not count my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God…. I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.” [Acts 20 v.24,27]  We need the “whole counsel of God” – that is why we need to read – and reflect on what we read – from God’s word every day, each year reading all the words that he has caused to be recorded and preserved –  the lessons from Jeremiah being particularly relevant – as is tomorrow’s chapter in Mark about the return of Christ “after that tribulation” .

    https://christadelphianvideo.org/tftd/daily-readings-and-thought-for-august-17th-he-abandoned-the-counsel/
  3. 1 day ago

    The Appointed Time #1 'Foundation for Understanding Prophetic Time' bible Student David Zammit

    A @Christadelphians Video: [Actual, provable Bible Truth] – God has established a divine timetable for history, and He has graciously revealed enough of it to His people to guide, prepare, and strengthen their faith. Prophetic time isn't a mystery to be feared, but a wonderful framework that displays God's absolute sovereignty over all things.In this thought-provoking and expositional opening of our series, *The Appointed Time*, we lay the essential foundation for understanding how God uses time in prophecy. This is the first step in unlocking some of the most outstanding and faith-building timelines in Scripture, including the 70 weeks and the 1260 days.We explore the foundational question: **why study Bible prophecy at all?** The answer is powerfully simple—it reveals God’s control, confirms the divine inspiration of Scripture, and prepares believers for what lies ahead. Just as the early believers understood the time of Jerusalem’s destruction, we are not left in darkness concerning the times and seasons.Brother David Zammit guides us through this insightful study, establishing key principles that help distinguish between **literal and symbolic time**. We examine biblical examples from Jeremiah, Genesis, Daniel, and Revelation, learning that the context is everything. A particular focus is placed on the vital **'day for a year' principle**, illustrated through the dramatic prophecies of Ezekiel chapter 4, where God's meticulous accuracy is on full display.This is a revealing and enriching study for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of God's Word. We are living on the edge of the greatest event in history—the return of Jesus Christ—and understanding His prophetic calendar is essential for our readiness and faithfulness.**📖 CHAPTERS**00:00 - Introduction & Why Study Bible Prophecy05:00 - Are Believers Meant to Understand Prophetic Timing?06:40 - God Operates on a Divine Timetable11:18 - Principles of Interpretation: Literal vs. Symbolic Time25:47 - The Day-for-a-Year Principle Explained28:03 - Worked Example: Ezekiel Chapter 447:34 - Summary & Key Principles48:32 - Conclusion & Final Thoughts**📖 BIBLE VERSE CATEGORY**📖 Isaiah 46:9-10📖 2 Peter 1:19📖 Matthew 24:15-16📖 Luke 19:43-44📖 Daniel 8:15-19📖 Habakkuk 2:3📖 Acts 17:30-31📖 Numbers 14:34📖 Ezekiel 4:4-6📖 Revelation 11:7-12📖 Revelation 20:6**TAGS**Bible prophecy, prophetic time, appointed time, day for a year, Ezekiel 4, Daniel prophecy, Bible study, Bible Truth, Second Coming, Christadelphian, God's calendar, end times, prophetic word, Bible Standard, David Zammit, literal vs symbolic, 70 weeks, Revelation, faith building, Bible teaching, scripture analysisWe are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

    The Appointed Time #1 'Foundation for Understanding Prophetic Time' bible Student David Zammit
  4. 1 day ago

    God's Wisdom in the Family Design #1The Wisdom of the Marriage Relationship with Ken Styles

    A @Christadelphians Video: **[Actual, provable Bible Truth]** – God’s design for marriage and the family is not arbitrary or outdated; it is a deliberate, wisdom-filled framework established for the salvation of every member—husband, wife, and children. This profound study reminds us that the ultimate goal of a godly marriage is not merely happiness, but eternal transformation.Welcome, beloved Brothers and Sisters. In this outstanding and thought-provoking first session, Brother Ken Styles delivers a wonderfully insightful and expositional study on *The Wisdom of the Marriage Relationship*. We are reminded that to build a marriage that withstands life’s storms, we must forget the world’s fleeting definitions and anchor ourselves in the solid rock of God’s principles.Brother Ken reveals how God, in His infinite wisdom, designed marriage as a refining process—a divinely ordained environment to expose our natural selfishness so it can be forsaken and replaced with Christ-like character. This is not just a human relationship; it is a godly one, where the primary objective is the salvation and spiritual development of both spouses. The message is clear: to be a good spouse, we must first be a good disciple.This wonderful presentation explores the beautiful concept of “oneness,” the divine purpose in creating Eve as a helper meet for Adam, and the profound truth that our spouse is God’s specific gift to us for our transformation. It is a revealing and powerful reminder that our marriages are not by chance but are orchestrated by God to help save us.**Chapters:**00:00 – Introduction: The Divine Model Under Pressure01:17 – Defining God's Purpose: Salvation Over Happiness03:31 – Marriage as a Refining Process08:02 – Building on the Solid Rock12:38 – The Real Enemy: Our Human Nature14:36 – God’s Wisdom in Exposing Sin19:06 – The Creation of Eve: The Helper and Companion22:25 – Understanding "Oneness"28:18 – God Has Joined Together30:18 – Our Spouse: God's Spiritual Gift36:21 – Ten Proofs of a Special Relationship46:57 – The Lifelong Covenant50:53 – Conclusion**Bible Verse Category:**📖 Genesis 2:18-24📖 Matthew 7:24-27📖 Matthew 19:6📖 Ephesians 5:23-33📖 Malachi 2:15📖 John 17:21📖 Psalm 127📖 Proverbs 19:14**Tags:**Bible study, marriage, family, God's wisdom, Christian marriage, Christadelphian, Ken Styles, biblical principles, husband and wife, oneness, salvation, discipleship, spiritual growthWe are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

    God's Wisdom in the Family Design #1The Wisdom of the Marriage Relationship with Ken Styles
  5. 1 day ago

    The Christadelphians: #18 Angels

    [Actual, provable Bible Truth] Angels are God’s faithful messengers and servants, woven throughout Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. They are not the winged, immortal beings of popular fancy but are wholly subservient to the Almighty, executing His will and ministering on behalf of those who shall be heirs of salvation. Their work is profound, their purpose is precise, and their role in the divine plan is both revealing and wonderfully comforting. In this thought-provoking and expositional presentation, we explore the true nature of angels, stripping away conjecture to focus solely on what Scripture itself reveals. From their first mention in Genesis to their pivotal role in the coming kingdom, we discover that these powerful beings are God’s derived power in action—used in creation, in deliverance, and in judgment. We examine the challenging concept of "evil angels" and uncover their true purpose as agents of God's justice, not as fallen creatures. We also look at the extraordinary future that awaits the faithful, who, being made equal unto the angels in the resurrection, will share in the glorious work of the Kingdom to come. This is an outstanding and insightful study that will transform how you understand God's heavenly host and their place in our lives today. Join us as we search the Scriptures and find comfort in the care and protection of these ministering spirits. **Chapters:** 00:00 - Introduction to the Angelic Realm 00:11 - The Frequency and Purpose of Angels in Scripture 01:02 - What God Has Revealed About Angels 01:23 - Key Old Testament Passages on Angels (Genesis, Exodus, Psalms) 03:22 - Angels in the New Testament (Matthew, Luke, Hebrews) 05:26 - Helpful Conclusions: Angels as God’s Ministering Spirits 06:28 - The Role of Angels in Salvation and Repentance 07:33 - Angels at the Return of Christ and the Resurrection 08:27 - The Saints Take Dominion: Angels and the World to Come 09:17 - The Knowledge and Limits of Angels 10:25 - Understanding "Evil Angels" in Psalm 78:49 12:06 - Decoding "The Devil and His Angels" in Matthew 25 14:32 - The Title 'Elohim' and the Derived Power of Angels 15:52 - The Work of Angels in Creation, the Law, and Protection 16:34 - The Promise: The Faithful Made Equal Unto Angels 17:06 - Conclusion & Final Encouragement **📖 Bible Verse Category:** 📖 Genesis 16:7-10, 📖 Exodus 14:9, 📖 Exodus 23:20-21, 📖 2 Samuel 14:17, 📖 Psalm 34:7, 📖 Psalm 78:49, 📖 Daniel 6:22, 📖 Matthew 1:20, 📖 Matthew 13:41, 📖 Matthew 25:41, 📖 Luke 20:35-36, 📖 Hebrews 1:6-7, 📖 1 Peter 3:21-22, 📖 Hebrews 1:14, 📖 Luke 15:10, 📖 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 📖 Matthew 24:31, 📖 Daniel 7:27, 📖 Hebrews 2:5, 📖 1 Peter 1:10-12, 📖 1 Chronicles 21:15, 📖 Revelation 20:10-14, 📖 Job 38:7, 📖 Genesis 19, 📖 Acts 7:53 **Tags:** Bible study, Bible truth, angels, God's messengers, Christadelphian, Bible teaching, end times, salvation, what are angels, Bible prophecy, Scripture, Kingdom of God, resurrection, faith, truth We are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

    The Christadelphians: #18 Angels
  6. 1 day ago

    Thought for August 16th. “WHENEVER YOU STAND PRAYING FORGIVE”

    Today, we picked up a key point Jesus made about effective prayer; he had triumphantly entered Jerusalem with crowds of supporters around him “shouting, ‘Hosanna!’  Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!  Hosanna in the highest!” [Mark 11 v.9,10]   Were many who cried this thinking the kingdom was about to be established?  Were they disillusioned by a false expectation?  Has that happened, in smaller measure, to the older ones among us as we look back over recent decades?  How fickle human nature proved to be! A few days later “the chief priests stirred up the crowd … and they cried out again, ‘Crucify him” and “so Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released for them Barabbas” [15 v.11-15] In today’s chapter the point which particularly attracted our attention was when Jesus said, “…. Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses” [v.25] This is a vital principle to always have in mind in our relationship with Jesus our Saviour and his Father who is our Father. It must be in the forefront of our minds when we are seeking a specific answer to prayer. Our thoughts go with Jesus, going forward a few days and the circumstances in which he prayed, “Father forgive them, they know not what they do’ [Luke 23 v.34]  He was hanging there in agony on the cross, he watched them casting lots for his garments, and the scripture which predicted this would come into his mind. (Psalm 22 v.18)     How many of those watching his agony – and some must have heard his words, were among those “cut to the heart” when Peter addressed the crowd of thousands on the day of Pentecost 7 weeks later and told them, ‘Let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.’  Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart” [Acts 2 v.36,37]  Peter, together with rest of the disciples, now referred to as apostles, counselled them to “Repent and be baptised”   And “those who received his word were baptised”  And us, after we have read and “received” his word?   Do we read without receiving it?   We must receive it in both our head and our heart.

    Thought for August 16th. “WHENEVER YOU STAND PRAYING FORGIVE”
  7. 1 day ago

    Thought for August 15th. “HOW DIFFICULT IT WILL BE …”

    We read in Mark 10 today how a man ran up and knelt before Jesus asking, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” A very meaningful conversation followed.  Jesus said, “you know the commandments” and mentioned the main ones and the man responds, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth” [10 v.17-20].  Jesus reacts, “looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”  What an invitation! But what a challenge – and, sadly, the man is “disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.” [v.22] We then read that the disciples were amazed” because he said, “How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” [v.23].   And yet, as we read in today’s chapter in 1 Kings about the visit of the Queen of Sheba to Solomon to hear his wisdom and see the wonders of his kingdom where so much gold was available and used so that “silver was not counted as anything” [v.21].  The Queen said, “I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it.  Behold the half was not told me …” [v.6,7]  Yet tomorrow’s chapter is very disappointing – after all this use of wealth Solomon’s relationship with his God falters and “his heart was not wholly true to the LORD” [11 v.4] and he starts to worship other gods.  Like the young man who came to Jesus “his great possessions” undermined, and in the case of the young man, destroyed his opportunity to have the wonder of “treasure in heaven.”  We cannot know what role, if any, Solomon will have in the kingdom.  The world today is described as ‘a global village’ – and many of us have “great possessions” in a world-wide context: we should have in mind what Paul said in writing to Timothy, “For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evils.” [1 Tim 6 v.10] Yes, it puts down mind poisoning roots! In God’s eyes, this is surely the case when those who have more than the money needed for essentials, spend the surplus on abundant possessions, pleasure and leisure, attitudes that take root in our minds and lead us further and further away from God – and our “treasure in heaven” ceases to exist and there is no reward for Jesus to bring with him for us (see Rev. 22 v.12) when he returns.

    Thought for August 15th. “HOW DIFFICULT IT WILL BE …”
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