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'The Disciple and the World' Sep 18, 2026

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'The Disciple and the World'

“LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUYR HEART" Sep 18, 2026

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How depressed Ezekiel must have been! The LORD caused him to be aware of the totally godless attitude that existed in Jerusalem. He writes, “certain of the elders of Israel came to see me.” [14 v.1] The “word of the LORD” comes to him, “… these men have taken their idols into their hearts and set the stumbling block of their iniquity before their faces. Should I indeed let myself be consulted by them?” [v.3] The lesson is plain, it is folly to come to seek God and yet retain fleshly thoughts in our minds. Ezekiel is further told, “any one of the house of Israel … who separates himself from me, taking his idols into his heart … and yet comes to a prophet to consult me through him, I, the LORD will answer him myself. And I will set my face against that man (or woman)…” [v.7,8] Surely the same applies today to those who “consult” God through reading his word – but have a wrong motive in their hearts. Peter’s words come to mind about Paul’s writings,, “There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures.” [2 Peter 3 v.16]

In our chapter [10] in Luke there is some comparison with the attitude of the lawyer who asked Jesus, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbour as yourself.” [v.25-27]

Jesus says to him, “You have answered correctly: do this and you will live.” But he asks, “and, who is my neighbour?” In response Jesus tells him the well-known account of the ‘Good Samaritan’ and asks the man, “Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbour to the man who fell among robbers?” [v.36] He answers, “The one who showed mercy” and is told, “You go and do likewise.” Let us all love our Lord, with all our heart, our soul, our strength and our mind showing our love by our actions day after day: of course, we will sense at times, something similar to what the LORD caused Ezekiel to sense. But surely, in at least some cases, it will cause others to “do likewise” and – for at least one or two to take serious notice of the message and meaning of what we talk about – the wonder and real meaning of the word of God – as the only ‘light’ in the darkness that covers the world today.

“Let these words sink into your ears: Sep 17, 2026

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What effect do the words of the Bible have on you as you read them? They vary greatly as we have seen today: but this causes us to exercise our minds in many different ways – and this is good for us. God has overseen the recording of many different events and messages so that what he has caused to be written is a lifelong study – indeed, more than a study, often a cause of prayerful meditation. So often it is about human failure and the causes of that failure.

Our Old Testament readings today were both about the dismal end of God’s nation. The final 2 chapters in 2nd Kings detailed the dreadful destruction of Jerusalem and the distress of the people – and Ezekiel 13 is about the ungodliness at the time and how the Lord GOD said, “I will make stormy winds break out in my wrath … and great hailstones in wrath to make a full end.” [v.13] And today? The Psalms of David had long been written so would one here and there, who knew them, have mediated on them? Maybe Psalm 12, to take one example; it ends with the words, “on every side the wicked prowl, as vileness is exalted …”! Those trying to be righteous would surely have meditated on the two previous verses which start, “The words of the LORD are pure words …” !

We compare the forecasts of the destruction of Jerusalem with the forecasts Jesus made of his death and the reaction of his hearers to these forecasts. . We read today in Luke Ch. 9, “… while they were all marvelling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let these words sink into your ears: the Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.’ But they did not understand this saying … “ [v.43-45] Their minds were focussed on “which of them was the greatest” [v.46]! With that state of mind his words would not sink into their minds!

We see a telling comparison with what we will read later in Luke in Ch.24. After his resurrection, 2 disciples who had walked with an unrecognized Messiah later confessed, “Did not our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” [v.32] They were in a mood to “let these words sink” into their minds! He had chided them, that they “were slow of heart to believe all that the prophets had spoken” [v.25]. It seems to be our nature to believe only what we want to believe – but in looking at all that the prophets have spoken and seeing alarming comparisons with our world today to the forecasts then of the destruction of Jerusalem and the reasons for it, let us cause the words of Christ and the prophets to sink more fully into our minds, so we can walk with greater and greater faith in the increasing darkness of today’s world.

The Sheep and the Goats: Judgment of the Saints or the Nations with Bible scholar Roger Lewis Sep 16, 2026

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A @Christadelphians Video: Description: This video compares scripture with scripture to suggest an interpretation of the prophecy in Matthew 25:31-46, which relates to the judgement of the nations when Christ returns.[Actual, provable Bible Truth] We present an in-depth, expositional study on one of the most thought-provoking prophecies in Scripture: The Sheep and the Goats. Is this a judgment of the saints or the nations? In this outstanding and wonderful analysis, we uncover the profound, scripture-based evidence that proves this pivotal moment is primarily a judgment of the nations, setting the stage for the Kingdom of God on Earth.This video is not a surface-level reading. We delve into the Olivet Prophecy, examining the specific Greek words used—distinguishing between the *Bema* (judgment seat) and the *Thronos* (throne of royal authority)—to reveal the divine order of judgment. This insightful presentation demonstrates how the Old Testament lays the foundation for understanding the final judgment of all nations, and how their destiny is intrinsically linked to their treatment of the Jewish people. It is a revealing study that connects the dots between the "least of these My brethren" and the ongoing struggles of Israel, providing a powerful lens through which to view world events.We consider Brother Thomas’s expositions in *Eureka* to show how the Midheaven proclamation of Revelation 14 acts as the dividing line. The nations are not judged on personal piety but on their national response to God's King and His people. This is a true, Biblical truth that clarifies the hope for the "sheep nations" and the solemn warning for the "goat nations," all leading to the glorious establishment of the Kingdom Age.**Chapters:**00:00 - Introduction00:30 - Parable or Prophecy?01:53 - Saints or Nations: Which Interpretation is Primary?02:43 - The Three Sections of the Olivet Prophecy05:15 - Old Testament Basis for National Judgment10:01 - The Throne of Glory vs. The Judgment Seat13:47 - National Delegates & The "Righteous Nation"15:42 - The Midheaven Proclamation: The Moment of Division21:35 - The King Speaks to the Sheep Nations26:29 - "Inherit the Kingdom" for the Nations30:15 - The Test: Feeding the Hungry & Clothing the Naked33:57 - The Suffering of the Jewish Diaspora & The Second Exodus41:12 - The Goat Nations & The False Shepherd45:20 - The Reality of "Everlasting Fire" (Not Eternal Torment)50:29 - The Life of the Aion: National Inheritance53:40 - Conclusion: Our Responsibility to Tell the Next Generation**Bible Verse Category:**📖 Matthew 25:31-46📖 Jeremiah 25:31📖 Psalm 67:4📖 Isaiah 2:2-4📖 Revelation 14:6-7📖 Genesis 12:3📖 Deuteronomy 32:8📖 Zechariah 10:3**Tags:**Bible Study, Matthew 25, Sheep and Goats, Last Judgment, Prophecy, Eureka, John Thomas, Olivet Prophecy, Israel, Nations, Christadelphian, End Times, Kingdom of God, Bible Truth, Second Coming, Jesus Christ, Bible Prophecy, Midheaven, Gospel, British EnglishWe 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!

Fearing God in Times of Suffering with Bible student Dan Blackburn Sep 16, 2026

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A @Christadelphians Video:Description: This is a deep-dive study delivered to encourage Christadelphians in their faith, - may not be suitable for 'all' esp those with little knowledge of the Bible. A detailed comparison of the First Letter of Peter in the New Testament and the life of King Hezekiah in the Old Testament reminds us that trusting completely in the God of Israel will bring us eternal salvation. This is how the Lord Jesus Christ was able to endure his sufferings. And it will help us too. [Actual, provable Bible Truth]: The Apostle Peter, writing to believers facing intense persecution, does not promise an escape from suffering. Instead, he offers a profound, counter-intuitive strategy for enduring it: we must learn to fear God more than we fear man. This is not a fear of terror, but a deep, reverential awe that reorients our entire perspective, allowing us to see our trials through the lens of God’s eternal purpose.This expositional study of 1 Peter chapter 2 is a truly outstanding and thought-provoking journey into the heart of what it means to be a disciple under pressure. We go beyond the surface to uncover the hidden treasures of the Old Testament that Peter masterfully weaves into his message of hope. Prepare to be amazed as we reveal how Peter uses the lives of Old Testament heroes—David, Hezekiah, and Daniel—as the ultimate pattern for our conduct in a hostile world.This isn't just a history lesson; it's a powerful, revealing blueprint for our own lives today. Whether you are facing subtle pressures or profound suffering, this analysis will strengthen your resolve and deepen your trust in the God of all grace. We break down the key themes of the chapter, from our identity as "living stones" and a "royal priesthood" to the ultimate example of Christ’s patient suffering. Discover how the call to "sanctify God in your hearts" is the single most important principle for navigating the fiery trials of our age.**Chapters:**00:00 - Introduction to Suffering in 1 Peter01:55 - The Key Theme of Persecution03:30 - Context: The Calling of the Saints05:03 - Nero's Persecution & The Fiery Trial06:45 - Newborn Babes: The Call to Grow11:05 - Psalm 34: Fearing God Over Man14:52 - Living Stones: The Hezekiah Connection17:43 - Isaiah 28: Trusting the Cornerstone22:44 - The Stone of Stumbling & The Fear of God27:54 - A Royal Priesthood & Our High Calling36:04 - Strangers and Pilgrims in Gentile Lands38:40 - The Suffering Servant of Isaiah 5344:39 - Conclusion: The Daniel Connection & Resisting Babylon**Bible Verse Category:**📖 1 Peter 2:1-3📖 1 Peter 2:4-8📖 1 Peter 2:9-10📖 Psalm 34:8📖 Isaiah 28:16📖 Isaiah 8:13-14📖 Isaiah 53 (as quoted in 1 Peter 2)📖 Daniel 3 (The Fiery Furnace)📖 Daniel 6 (The Lion's Den)**Tags:**Christadelphian, Bible Study, 1 Peter, Suffering, Persecution, Fearing God, Book of Peter, Hezekiah, Daniel, Psalm 34, Bible Standard, Faith, Trials, Expository Teaching, Trusting God, Royal Priesthood, Living Stones, End Times, Hope of IsraelWe 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!

'They asked him to depart' Luke 8:37 Sep 16, 2026

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We read of a remarkable miracle today in Luke ch. 8., the healing of a man who had become totally deranged in mind. He was well known, owned a house and lived in the city before he became insane. Jesus did many miracles in many different ways but this healing was particularly challenging to those who knew the man and lived in his city.

Jesus came to “the country of the Gerasenes and this man, in his insane state, now lived among the tombs, “When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him and said with a loud voice, ‘What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?” [v.28] His insane mind led him to perceive who Jesus really was! There was nothing to be gained by Jesus explaining that such a state of mind was not caused by an ‘evil spirit’ taking over control of the mind; this belief had arisen as a result of the Greek conquest; this was what the Greeks superstitiously believed: the Old Testament shows that no such beliefs were held in earlier years.

A dramatic healing occurs! The supposed ‘demons’ are ‘seen’ to be in the pigs because they madly rush down the slope and drown in the waters of Galilee. Now eating pork, even touching their carcases was ‘unclean’ under the law God gave to Moses [Lev. 11 v.7,8]; obviously those keeping the pigs had no regard for the law! The event was a challenge to the “people (who) went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus and found the man from whom the demons had gone, clothed and in his right mind, and they were afraid.” [v.35]

Every other healing Jesus did resulted in many more to come for healings but not here! “All the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes asked him to depart from them for they were seized with great fear. [v.37] We suspect they were afraid of other things that might happen that would cause a further loss of livelihood.

The reasons are not entirely different today for those who believe in evolution rather than a Creator who will hold them responsible for how they live their lives. Those who believe in a Creator have at least some responsibility! Recall what we read last week in Ezekiel in chapter 3. “If I say to the wicked, ’You shall sure die,” God says to Ezekiel, “and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn … he shall die for his iniquity but his blood I will require at your hand. But if you warn the wicked … you will have delivered your soul” [ch. 3 v.18,19] Any words we attempt to speak or write must be done in love. Jesus told his hearers to “love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.” [Matt 5 v.44]. We do not want Jesus “to depart” from us.

“BLESSED IS THE ONE WHO is not offended in me …” Luke 27:23 Sep 15, 2026

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As usual, all our chapters are full of meaningful lessons: first, Hezekiah after his life is extended 15 years is succeeded by a 12 yr old son, Manasseh who turns out to be a very bad king. We wonder about the role of Hephzibah, his mother in this. The spirituality of whom we marry is very important. Her name is apparently of Phoenician origin, meaning, ‘delight of Baal.’

Again the spirit takes Ezekiel to Jerusalem and gives him insight into God’s reaction because of his full awareness of the minds of those living there. God always has such knowledge! Awesome! Ezekiel learns, “But as for those whose heart goes after their detestable things and their abominations, I will bring their deeds upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.” [Ch. 11 v.21] And today?

In Luke (Ch. 7) we read how messengers come to Jesus from John the Baptist. Our Lord has been doing many remarkable miracles, but when he brings to life again a young man who is being carried out to his burial, “fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, ‘A great prophet has arisen among us!’ and ‘God has visited his people!’ And this report about him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country. The disciples of John reported all these things to him. And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” [v.16-19]

The way Jesus answers him is instructive – and challenging! John evidently had certain expectations of the Messiah’s work – and what was happening did not fit these. We look back at ch. 4 and see how Jesus quoted from a scroll of Isaiah when in the Synagogue, v.17-19. It is now instructive to note how Jesus responds to these messengers, “”Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them. And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” [v.22-23]

He is telling John to check out and “believe all that the prophets have spoken”! These are the words of Jesus we will read in ch. 24 v.25, when, after his resurrection he speaks to 2 disciples on the road to Emmaus. This is a lesson for us as we anticipate the return of our Lord and our expectations are increasing! We must take a lesson from the quandary of John the Baptist and look to “all that the prophets” have written! Are they not like pieces of a jigsaw! We have more and more pieces that seem to fit, but there are still others we are not sure about: events yet to come, maybe very soon, will make the picture clearer and clearer.

“I HAVE SEEN YOUR TEARS” (2 Kings 20:5) Sep 14, 2026

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We read and thought yesterday about the anxieties of King Hezekiah over the Assyrian invasion and the potential fall of Jerusalem. The king appealed to Isaiah to seek the help of the LORD. Later he went into the Temple and “prayed before the LORD” [2 Kings 19 v.15] himself. There is a progression in his approach to God – do we have the same experience as we seek to get closer to our Creator and His Son our Saviour? It is natural that we should if we are truly spiritually minded..

Today in ch. 20 we read of Hezekiah’s illness, one that he is told, will be fatal; Isaiah comes with this message, “Set your house in order for you shall not recover” [v.1] He makes an impassioned prayer to the LORD, “I have walked before you in faithfulness and with a whole heart, and have done what is good in your sight.” [v.3]

His prayer is heard and answered – “I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will heal you” [v.5] God hears and sees all things in the lives of those who truly seek to serve him.

We should each meditate on whether we could utter such an impassioned prayer if we found ourselves in a life threatening situation – when we feel we still have work we can do in serving our Lord. It may not be a health situation as with Hezekiah. Our world, especially in some parts, increasingly threatens us; potentially there could be extreme difficulties. In our prayers could we say we have serve him with “our whole heart.”?

This week we will read in Ezekiel how the prophet is told of God’s impending judgements, “Thus says the Lord GOD: None of my words will be delayed any longer…” [12 v.28] The time is coming, we do not know how soon, when God will be saying the same about our godless world.

In Luke today we read the challenging words of Jesus, “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord’ and do not do what I tell you” [6 v.46] Let us not be guilty of reading God’s word but then failing to put into practice what we read. We can talk and preach about it – and exhort each other – but this must not be only an outward show. We are all building the “house” of our life: Jesus said, “the one who hears (reads) my words … I will show you what he is like: he is like a man building a house who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock …” [v.48] A lot of sweat and tears are involved in such earnest building: so in our building, can our Lord say to you, and me, “I have seen your tears.”

“THE SURVIVING REMNANT” Sep 13, 2026

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Today’s chapter 19 of 2nd Kings brings Isaiah onto the scene. King Hezekiah in his great distress at the conquests of the Assyrians and now their presence outside the walls of Jerusalem sends his secretary and senior priests to the prophet, with a message saying, “It may be that the LORD your God heard all the words of the Rabshakeh,” adding, “therefore lift up your prayer for the remnant that is left” [v.4]

Isaiah’s response is very positive; “Say to your Master, ‘Thus says the LORD: Do not be afraid because of the words that you have heard with which the servants of the king of Assyria have reviled me. Behold, I will put a spirit in him, so that he shall hear a rumour and return to his own land, and I will make him fall by the sword in his own land.'” [v.6,7] This happens, but as the Assyrians depart they say, “Thus shall you speak to Hezekiah king of Judah: ‘Do not let your God in whom you trust deceive you by promising that Jerusalem will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria. ‘Behold, you have heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands, devoting them to destruction. And shall you be delivered?” [v.10,11] History is full of human boasting like this, but “The word of the LORD” comes to Isaiah over this (v.21-28) that the LORD is “aware of their raging against me”[v.27] Within a generation or two the Assyrians fade into history and Nineveh is a heap of ruins to this day – the Babylonians then become the main enemy, but in time Babylon too becomes a heap of ruins, as it is today.

Then Isaiah conveys a remarkable long term prophecy. “ … the surviving remnant of the house of Judah shall again take root downward and bear fruit upward. For out of Jerusalem shall go a remnant, and out of Mount Zion a band of survivors. The zeal of the LORD will do this.” [v.30,31] We witness the resilience of the “surviving remnant” today. We can read in Isaiah’s book, the prophecy the LORD gives him, how “in that day the Lord will extent his hand a second time to recover the remnant that remains of his people … and gather the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth” [11 v.11,12] We are witnessing that event and are in awe of the climax when God “shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.” [v.4] Soon, in Luke’s gospel, we will come to Jesus’ awesome words predicting this. How awesome the fate of the great Assyrian army, because they reviled God! (185,000 died – v.35) How awesome the fate awaiting at least some who do so today! Let us do the opposite. And what is the opposite?.

The Christadelphians:#22 'Walking with God' Sep 13, 2026

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[Actual, provable Bible Truth] Walking with God is not a single moment of decision but a lifelong journey of faith. Salvation is a process—from being a servant of sin to becoming a son of God—and it is completed only at the return of Christ, when the faithful are granted immortality. This is the powerful, scriptural reality that transforms everyday life into a pilgrimage towards the Kingdom.

This thought-provoking and expositional video, Chapter 22 of our series on the Philadelphiaians, delves deep into the nature of discipleship. It explores what it truly means to "walk with God," using the lives of Enoch and Noah as our foundation. We unpack the profound truth that the disciple is a sojourner, a traveler following the narrow way, with the Bible as our infallible compass.

The journey is marked by both wonderful peace and purposeful testing. We explore how the "peace of God which passes all understanding" coexists with the "tribulation" that shapes our character for eternity. This outstanding presentation reveals that our trials are not punishments but the divine refining fire, preparing us for the Kingdom.

Through constant prayer, daily reading of the whole Bible, and a humble submission to God's will, we find the strength to endure. The video also highlights the inseparable link between the Old and New Testaments, showing the unity of God's plan from Genesis to Revelation. It is a reassuring and challenging call to examine our own walk and to hold fast to the hope set before us.

**Chapters:**

00:00 - Introduction: The Journey of Salvation

01:50 - The Process: From Servant to Son

02:48 - The Pilgrim Aspect: Walking with God

03:08 - Scriptural Examples: Enoch and Noah

05:45 - Guidance: The Path and the Signposts

07:43 - The Bible: Our Traveller's Compass

10:13 - The Whole Council of God

13:49 - God's Personal Care and Protection

17:05 - The Conditions for Blessing

20:20 - Peace, Joy, and Abiding Assurance

23:16 - The Refining Fire: Trials and Character

27:54 - The Divine Order of Progression

30:57 - God's Faithfulness in Temptation

32:05 - The Power of Prayer

35:41 - Conclusion: Our Anchor of Hope

**Bible Verse Category:**

📖 Romans 2:7 & 16

📖 1 Corinthians 1:18

📖 Genesis 5:22-24, 6:9, 17:1

📖 Micah 6:8

📖 Psalm 23:4, 119:105

📖 2 Timothy 3:15-17

📖 John 14:21-23, 10:27-29

📖 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, 6:16-18

📖 Hebrews 12:5-11, 13:5-6

📖 James 1:2-4, 12

📖 Romans 8:28, 35-37

📖 Hebrews 6:18-20

Tags: Christadelphian, Walking with God, Bible Study, Discipleship, Salvation, Biblical Truth, Faith Journey, Christian Living, Bible Reading, Prayer, Tribulation, Kingdom of God, Scriptural Exposition, Bible Verses, Philadelphiaians, Christian Doctrine, Hope, Faith

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!

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