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Thought for the Day (May 29th.) “I REMEMBER YOU IN MY PRAYERS” May 29, 2026

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Today’s readings.. (Joshua 15), (Isaiah 20,21), (Philemon)

The short letter of Paul to Philemon has some valuable lessons for us in the area of spiritual relationships of believers with one another. Paul is writing as “a prisoner of Christ Jesus” [v.1] and Timothy is with him – and other visitors support him, “Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke” [v.24]. He tells Philemon, “I remember you in my prayers.” (v.4)

We meditate on what filled Paul’s hours and days in his imprisonment, his mind was very much occupied with thoughts about the believers he knew and the news he hears about them. We remember the dramatic night when he and Silas sang hymns while in prison, and we surely imagine him singing hymns with “Epaphras my fellow prisoner” [v.23].

How do we compare, we who are free to do as we please – does how we spend our time help or hinder our spiritual life? We have to admit that, unless we are at some spiritual gathering, the events of our daily lives rarely help us spiritually; it is vital that we ask ourselves – do they hinder, do they undermine?

Paul is pleased with Philemon “because I hear of your love and the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and all the saints (fellow believers), and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective …” [v.5,6]

Would others hear the same sort of thing about us? If not, what would they hear? Would it have any effect on them in the sense of a good (or bad) example we set them? Paul is able to say to Philemon, “I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you.”

[v.7]

Do we shed abroad a spirit that refreshes the hearts of other believers – so that we are a light that really shines in the increasing spiritual darkness of this world – the effect of that light being so good that even some unbelievers will notice? Let us live so that we do this, it maybe that we do it unconsciously, only realizing the effect we have had as we look back on events. And in communicating with fellow believers – and those who do not yet believe, which may include some of our children, we can state, “I remember you in my prayers.”

Thought for the Day (May 28th.) “YET I WHOLLY FOLLOWED THE LORD” May 28, 2026

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Today’s readings.. (Joshua 14), (Isaiah 19), (Titus 1,2,3)

In Joshua ch. 14 today we read of the blessings received by a man who “wholly followed the LORD.” Caleb was the other man, who with Joshua, spied out the land and brought back an optimistic report; this was after the people had miraculously escaped from Egypt, been fed in the wilderness, built the tabernacle and received the law. Surely the whole nation had evidence on which to base their faith – and today, God’s book is available for all to read and provides much evidence to build up our faith.

Caleb is now aged 85 and seeks his promised reward. We read his testimony to Joshua of the time “when Moses … sent me … to spy out the land, and I brought him word again as it was in my heart” [v.7] His was a good positive report, spoken in faith. Sadly, he adds, “my brothers who went up with me made the heart of the people melt; yet I wholly followed the LORD” [v.8]

A prophecy about Egypt features in our Isaiah chapter 19 – and today the Coptic Christians in their midst are an unhappy and somewhat persecuted minority. Verse 17 came remarkably true after Israel was re-established in 1947/48. We read, “In that day the Egyptians will be like women and tremble with fear before the hand that the LORD of hosts shakes over them. The land of Judah will become a terror to the Egyptians …” [v.16,17] This never happened in history – until then!

But then Isaiah is caused to look further into the future to the time when “the LORD will make himself known to the Egyptians, and the Egyptians will know the LORD in that day and worship …” [v.21] In that day all the world will become dramatically aware there is a Creator – and a divine law to be obeyed (see Isaiah 2 v.2,3)

Let us “wholly follow the LORD” now, for, said Jesus, “blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” [John 20 v.29]. Caleb saw – yet in seeing he was aware of all the difficulties, but he “wholly followed the LORD”. We see the unfolding fulfilment of prophecy, especially with Israel, as an aid to strengthening our faith; may we be able to say in that day, “yet I wholly followed the LORD”

Thought for the Day (May 27th.) “… BUT DENYING ITS POWER” May 27, 2026

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Today’s readings.. (Joshua 13), (Isaiah 17,18), (2 Timothy 3,4)

Today we completed Paul’s 2nd letter to his “son in the faith” Timothy. He deplores what he sees the future is going to hold for believers; a serious decline of faith and a Christ-like way of living. As Paul looks into the future “the Spirit” gives him a ‘picture’ of what is going to develop in “the last days.” [3 v.1] Paul of course has no idea as to how far off this future time is. But the description of this ‘time’ that is revealed to him has a specific focus on the condition of believers: they “will be lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness but denying its power” [v.4,5].

The word “power” is the Gk word dunamis, it does not necessarily refer to something miraculous, earlier this month we saw Paul use it twice in his first chapter in writing to the Colossians, ”may you be strengthened with all power” [v.11] “… I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me” [v.29]

Believers need real energy of mind – and the real pursuit of godliness generates such power – spiritual strength of mind. Paul told the Corinthians that the Lord said to him as he struggled with a divinely given “thorn in the flesh”, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” [2 Cor. 12 v.9]

Paul then adds, “Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me” This is not power in the sense of miracle working, but inner strength developed through the reality of our relationship with our Lord and the Father. We read 2 days ago how Paul told Timothy, “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control” [ch. 1 v.7]

Back to chapter 3; we are aware how true Paul’s prediction has been throughout history that “all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil people and imposters will go from bad to worse. But as for you (and us!) continue in what you have learned and firmly believed … how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred scriptures … breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness” [v.12-14,16] May we increase our zeal for the Holy Scriptures and develop a greater “spirit .. of power and love and self-control” as we complete our “training in righteousness”.

Watchman Report:#38 Europe Without America...A Prophetic Realignment? May 26, 2026

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A @Christadelphians Video: [Inspiring]In this outstanding and thought-provoking episode of the Watchman Report, we delve into a major geopolitical shift that is quietly reshaping the world order: Europe's move towards strategic independence from America. As headlines from February 2026 report that European leaders are preparing for a future without the US as its ultimate security guarantor, we ask the question—what does this mean for the student of Bible prophecy?This is an insightful and revealing exposition of Ezekiel 38 and Revelation 17, exploring how current events are aligning with the prophetic stage. We examine the ancient nations of Magog, Meshech, Tubal, and Gomer, using the historical writings of Josephus to identify them with modern-day Russia and Europe. The video lays out a wonderful, scriptural framework showing how a Russian-led European confederacy is set to emerge in the latter days, standing apart from the Anglo-Saxon maritime powers of Tarshish (Britain) and her young lions (the United States).Join us for this inspirational study as we connect the dots between today's headlines and the sure word of prophecy, pointing towards the ultimate intervention of God and the establishment of His Kingdom.*Chapters:*00:00 - Introduction: The Shifting Alliances in Europe01:52 - News Headlines: Europe Prepares for Life Without US Backing03:26 - The Prophetic Significance: Ezekiel 38 and the Latter Days04:55 - Identifying the Nations: Josephus and the Scythians07:00 - The Prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal: The Russian Connection08:39 - Gomer and his Bands: Identifying Western Europe09:52 - Revelation 17: The Ten Kings and European Unity11:25 - The Merchants of Tarshish: Britain, America, and the Young Lions13:28 - The Direction of Travel: Setting the Stage for Prophecy15:05 - Conclusion: Moving Towards God's Kingdom*Bible Verses Referenced:*📖 Ezekiel 38📖 Revelation 17📖 Ezekiel 38:23*Tags:*Watchman Report, Bible prophecy, Ezekiel 38, Gog and Magog, Russia, Europe, European Union, NATO, United States, Britain, Tarshish, latter days, last days, Bible study, Christadelphian, prophetic news, current events, biblical perspective, Israel, end times, Book of Revelation, Josephus, geopolitical newsWe 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!

So many versions of the Bible...Why? #6A 'Things we still don't Know' May 26, 2026

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A @Christadelphians Video: [Inspiring] We, as Christadelphians, find this **thought-provoking** and **insightful** exploration of Bible translation wonderfully humbling. In this **outstanding** sixth instalment (Part A), we tackle the **revealing** reality that translators often work with incomplete knowledge. Join us as we examine the **expositional** journey through textual criticism, from Erasmus’s bold solutions to the enduring mystery of Genesis 12:3—where we still don’t know if “all families shall be blessed” or “shall bless themselves.” This is a **wonderful** reminder that humility sits at the heart of faithfully handling God’s Word.

The Christadelphians - #12 The Word was made flesh - Harry Tennant May 26, 2026

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**The Word Became Flesh – A Revealing Exploration of John 1:14**

In this outstanding and thought-provoking presentation, we continue our expositional series on what Christadelphians believe. Harry Tennant delivers a wonderful, scripture-centred examination of one of the most profound truths in the Bible: that the Word was made flesh. This is not a dry theological exercise but an inspiring journey into the heart of God's purpose, revealing how Jesus Christ—truly and uniquely the Son of God—embodies the very mind of God. From creation to the virgin birth, from the Old Testament prophecies to the perfect life of our Lord, this talk illuminates the beautiful consistency of God's plan. Join us as we honour the Son who shared our nature, overcame temptation, died for our sins, and now sits exalted at the Father's right hand.

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## Chapters

00:00 - Introduction: John 1:1-14 and the uniqueness of Christ

03:00 - The nature of God’s Word: creation and consistency

07:30 - Christ: the pre-eminent purpose in God’s mind

10:00 - “Before Abraham was, I am” – understanding Christ in the Old Testament

14:30 - The working of God’s Word through prophecy

17:30 - The virgin birth: Mary’s faith and the Word made flesh

22:30 - Jesus as a child: growing in wisdom and obedience

27:30 - The image of the invisible God: Father and Son distinguished

32:30 - Christ’s true death, resurrection, and exaltation

36:30 - Explaining “pre-existence” passages: God’s foreknowledge

42:00 - The Word radiated in Jesus’ life and teaching

45:10 - Conclusion: What a word is this!

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## Bible Verse Categories

📖 John 1:1-14 – The Word made flesh

📖 Hebrews 1:1-2 – God spoke by His Son

📖 Genesis 1:3 – Let there be light

📖 Isaiah 55:10-11 – God’s Word accomplishes His purpose

📖 Luke 1:38 – Mary’s submission

📖 Luke 2:52 – Jesus increased in wisdom

📖 Philippians 2:8-9 – Obedience unto death and exaltation

📖 John 10:30 – I and my Father are one

📖 Romans 8:28-29 – Conformed to His image

📖 Revelation 1:18 – He that liveth and was dead

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## Tags

Christadelphians, Bible teaching, Word made flesh, John 1 14, Harry Tennant, Christadelphian beliefs, who is Jesus, Sonship of Christ, virgin birth, Bible exposition, theological study, scripture truth, God’s purpose, Jesus fully human, Jesus fully Son of God, biblical christology, faith inspiring, religious education, Christian discipleship

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!

Conversations: Christadelphian Geoff Dawe talks about his Faith. May 26, 2026

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Here is the YouTube Summary and Description for the video, written in British English from the perspective of Christadelphians.

**Video Title:** Conversations: Geoff Dawe Talks About His Faith (A Christadelphian Perspective)

**Description:**

Join us for a **thought-provoking** and **insightful** conversation with brother Geoff Dawe as he shares the reasons for his faith. This is an **expositional** discussion that goes beneath the surface, revealing why the Holy Scriptures are a dependable, divinely inspired roadmap for our lives.

Geoff openly discusses his spiritual journey, from being raised in a Christadelphian family to making the faith his own through personal conviction. He shares a **wonderful** and relatable encounter with atheist friends, challenging the assumptions of modern secularism and revealing why belief in God is not a blind leap, but a reasoned response to evidence.

What makes this discussion truly **outstanding** is its focus on Bible prophecy as the ultimate proof of God’s existence and plan. Geoff demonstrates how the **revealing** of God’s purpose—particularly the regathering of the nation of Israel—stands as a powerful, verifiable witness in today’s world. We explore the consequences of obedience and disobedience as laid out in Deuteronomy, the sure hope of the Messiah’s return, and the coming Kingdom of God on Earth.

If you have ever questioned the validity of the Old Testament or wondered how prophecy confirms Scripture, this video is for you.

**Chapters:**

00:00 - Introduction & Geoff’s Family Background

02:23 - Making the Faith Your Own: Personal Conviction

05:20 - A Conversation with Atheists: Evolution vs. Design

10:38 - Why Prophecy is the Key to Faith

13:45 - Deuteronomy 28: The Blessings and the Curses

27:40 - The Regathering of Israel: Prophecy Fulfilled

37:31 - The Old Testament: Did Jesus Believe It?

52:05 - The Days of Noah & Lot: Signs of Christ’s Return

1:08:06 - The Hope of the Kingdom: Righteousness & Peace

1:10:19 - Conclusion: An Informed Decision

**Bible Verse Categories:**

📖 Deuteronomy 28:15-68 (The scattering of Israel for disobedience)

📖 Jeremiah 16:15 & 23:3 (The regathering of God’s people)

📖 Isaiah 43:9-10 (Israel as God’s witnesses)

📖 Luke 24:25-27 (Jesus expounding the Old Testament)

📖 2 Samuel 7:12-16 (The promise of an eternal throne to David)

📖 Isaiah 11:1-9 (The righteous reign of the Branch of Jesse)

📖 Luke 21:24-28 (The times of the Gentiles and the return of Christ)

**Tags:** Christadelphian, Bible Prophecy, Faith, Geoff Dawe, Israel, Old Testament, Bible Study, Second Coming, Kingdom of God, Christian Apologetics, Evolution vs Creation, Bible Truth, Hope of Israel, End Times, Book of Deuteronomy, Jeremiah, Isaiah

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Thought for the Day (May 26th.) “IF WE ENDURE…” May 26, 2026

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Today’s readings.. (Joshua 12), (Isaiah 16), (2 Timothy 2)

We continue with our reading and reflections on the final epistle that Paul wrote: our chapter (2) begins with his encouragement to Timothy, “my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ …” He encourages him to “share in the suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” [v.3]

Paul is “bound with chains as a criminal”, but says, “the word of God is not bound.” [v.9] Today, with widespread translation and printing and websites, the word of God is more unbound than ever before, but how few are taking notice of it, especially in western countries which are overflowing with fleshly distractions and “the love of money.”

Paul and Timothy are examples to us; Paul declares, “I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.” [v.10]

Before his conversion Paul served himself, developing his ego as a Pharisee, blind to “the way” – the way of Christ; the human ambitions he then had, in a sense, “died” outside Damascus. Among the early believers inspirational sayings began to circulate and Paul includes one in this letter, “The saying is trustworthy, for: ‘If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him.” [v.11.12]

This saying remains totally true today, have we “died with” him? Our thoughts immediately go to Paul’s words to the Colossians, “Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness … for on account of these the wrath of God is coming” [ch. 3 v.5,6]

As the moral restraints on our world totally disintegrate, even more endurance will be required – and our endurance will need to include the confession of our faith in Christ for v.12 in today’s chapter concludes Paul’s quotation of the ‘saying’ – “if we deny him, he also will deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful …” to his promise that “if we endure, we will also reign with him.”

Thought for the day (May 25th.) “YOUR SINCERE FAITH, A FAITH THAT DWELT … “ May 25, 2026

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Today’s readings.. (Joshua 11), (Isaiah 15), (2 Timothy 1)

The final letter of the Apostle Paul was his second letter to Timothy. His opening verses after his usual greeting is to write of Timothy’s faith. Note how he expresses it, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.” [Ch.1 v.5] We know nothing of his father, except he was a Greek, although his mother was a Jewess (Acts 16 v.1).

What a lesson this is of the valuable role of women in their commitment to Christ and the inspiration they can give to children and grandchildren, we know well the commitment that was obviously in the women who went to the tomb on the morning of the resurrection. In the next verse Paul writes, “For this reason (your faith) I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands” [v.6].

A “sincere faith” is an essential ingredient in any natural abilities and talents we have. In those days abilities or gifts were given by Apostles such as Paul. His first letter to the Corinthians illustrates the range of such abilities, many of which we would see as “natural” – such as wisdom and knowledge (1 Cor. 12 v.8] Paul desires “especially that you may prophesy.” [14 v.1] which means, to reveal God’s attitude and purpose, not necessarily to predict the future – this is evident in the Old Testament prophets such as Jeremiah. Today God’s word should “fan into flame” our desire to use our various abilities to do as much work as we can for our Lord.

Back in the letter to Timothy we noted the next 2 verses (7 & 8) “for God gave us a spirit not of fear, but of power and love and self control. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord …” In so many countries in the world the message of Christ is now held in low regard, so it is now more necessary than ever to develop this spirit of strength of mind to enhance our “sincere faith” and follow in the footsteps of Timothy.

How would someone who knows you well write about your faith?

Thought for the Day (May 24th.) “IF ANYONE TEACHES A DIFFERENT DOCTRINE” May 24, 2026

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Today’s readings.. (Joshua 10, (Isaiah 14), (1 Timothy 6)

It is evident that when Paul wrote his first letter to Timothy whom he had left “at Ephesus that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine …” [ch.1 v.3,] that already there were those who were trying, using their own ‘wisdom’, to ‘improve’ on the true teaching they had received. In today’s ch. 6, Paul tells Timothy, “if anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy … “ [v.3,4]

Each generation since then has needed to heed Paul’s warning, the failure to do this is the reason why we have so many different churches. It results, all too often, in the basic instincts of human nature being displayed. Paul says such people are “deprived of the truth” and, even worse they see “godliness as a means of gain” [v.5], and so we have seen wealthy churches emerge with leaders who display an affluent lifestyle.

We saw in ch. 5 that Paul is not saying it is wrong for “those who labour in preaching and teaching” to receive support for “the labourer deserves his wages” [v.17,18]

But Paul himself, as we read 4 days ago, in writing his 2nd letter to the Thessalonians said, “nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but … worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you” [3 v.7,8]. Paul was a tentmaker [Acts 18 v.3] and set a worthy example.

His aim in life should be, Paul tells Timothy, to “Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called …” [6 v.11,12]

Timothy is to encourage them “to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves …” [v.18,19] for the kingdom. Let us all do this, trying at the same time to correct “anyone who teaches a different doctrine” and develop our understanding of “the words of our Lord Jesus Christ” and the other writings God has caused to be written and preserved – as much as we can – and then make greater efforts to put them into practice.

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