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“DO YOU NOW BELIEVE?” John 16:31 Oct 21, 2026

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We follow on from yesterday’s thoughts and the final climax of the conversation Jesus had with his disciples in the hours before his arrest – and his encouragement to them to “believe in God.” Today we have 2 of the most challenging chapters (15 & 16) in John’s Gospel. Jesus teaches them, in increasingly straight forward language, but even then, they only grasp part of what he is saying; even when they say, “Ah, now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech! Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; this is why we believe that you came from God.” [ch.16 v.29,30]

They are feeling positive now – after being perplexed by his words “saying, ‘What does he mean by ‘a little while’? We do not know what he is talking about.” [v.18] He tells them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.” [v.20]

Can we see some parallels with our world today? Many in our world seek a ‘froth and bubble’ kind of joy, passing pleasures that need constant ‘chasing.’ It should be of real concern to us if we feel attracted to this to any degree at all – for we are in danger of going out into the night as Judas did.

However, in response to their claim to “believe” – Jesus asks, “Do you now believe?” The disciples then, in a physical sense went out into the night, but Jesus was with them – but he tells them, “also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.’ [v.22]

The “night” is coming on our world – and it maybe soon – even very soon – how essential that we possess and develop to the full that ‘inner joy’ that, as Paul told the Corinthians, we are able to “let light shine out of darkness,” and, as a result, it “has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” [2nd. Ch 4 v.6] This is not normal “knowledge” at all!

So our thoughts today is for each of us to most seriously ask ourselves, “Do I now believe?” Do I have a genuine conviction of mind that is ‘alive’ in my thinking? Our minds go back to the words of Jesus just before he told his disciples, ‘Lazarus is dead” – when he said, “if anyone walks in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him.” [11 v.10] We only really believe, in the sense Jesus is talking about, when the light is in us. In these last days, we are going to need that “light” more than ever.

Where Did Antisemitism Come From? | Q&A with Dr Jason Hensley Oct 20, 2026

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A @Christadelphians Video: Provable Bible Truth One of our in-house interviewers, Bro Gary, speaks with Jason Hensley, Jason Hensley, PhD (Holocaust and genocide studies), DMin (biblical studies), who teaches the history of religion within the California State University system. He has been a fellow of the Michael LaPrade Holocaust Education Institute of the Anti-Defamation League, a higher-education ambassador for the Council on Foreign Relations and the award-winning author of 14 books and a lecturer in Biblical Greek and Hebrew. You can watch Jason's material on this and other subjects here..https://christadelphianvideo.org/speaker/hensley-jason/- Why watch it?Why does antisemitism exist, and what has doctrine to do with it? We, as Christadelphians, explore this with Dr Jason Hensley—Holocaust and genocide scholar—as he explains why false doctrine, especially the deity of Jesus and replacement theology, helped create a foundation for centuries of persecution. We also trace the 2005 Gaza withdrawal, media bias, the meaning of “Judeans” in 1 Thessalonians, and why right doctrine reshapes our view of Israel and the Jewish people.What question does this video answer? The answer is sobering but hopeful: beliefs shape behaviour. False doctrine did not cause the Holocaust by itself, but without it the Holocaust would not have been possible, by painting Jews as God-killers and demons. Yet Scripture calls us back to the Word, to see Israel as God’s people, and to remain separate from worldly polarisation. Watch to be informed, challenged, and inspired to love the Bible more.

“I DID NOT COME TO JUDGE” Oct 19, 2026

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John’s Gospel begins [1 v.4-9] by saying Jesus is “the true light which enlightens everyone” and John the Baptist was “bearing witness to that light” It is not too difficult to understand that.

Now, in today’s reading [Ch.12] as our Lord’s ministry is reaching its climax, he speaks some more about light and darkness; “I have come into the world as light” he says, “so that whoever believes in me may not walk in darkness” [v.46]. The light had been shining with increasing brilliance through his words and works, climaxing in yesterday’s account of the resurrection of Lazarus.

Yet, such is the tragedy of blindness of this nature and the extremes this can provoke in their actions, we now read of some who are even more determined to get rid of Jesus. He is a threat to their prestige and authority. [11 v.47-48] In today’s chapter those with this spirit of mind even “made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, because on account of him many of the Jews were believing …” [v.11] Their blindness, despite the brilliance of the “light” had become extreme.

There is no half way position in God’s eyes, either you believe or you don’t! Those who genuinely believe live and act in ways which make this obvious. God expects this. Some of those choosing darkness certainly did something to show this – and persuaded others to support them and to cry, “Crucify him.”

What did Jesus mean when he said,, “I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world” [v.47] Because Jesus did not come as a condemning judge, those persuaded to support those in darkness and cry ‘Crucify him’ – were later able to repent [Acts 2 v.37-38], it is the outstanding example of Divine grace!

Notice the very significant words with which this chapter finishes; “the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day” The basis of the judgement “on the last day” will be the reaction each has made to “the word that I have spoken” and “which enlightens everyone.” We ignore “the word” to our own destruction, as those who stay “blind” will discover to their utter dismay “on the last day.”

“666 TALENTS OF GOLD” Oct 19, 2026

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We read 3 remarkable chapters today, all had different but meaningful lessons. Ezekiel has a vision of the future Temple in action and the holiness of those who enter and minister there. John records the heart-warming but challenging account of the raising of Lazarus after being dead for 4 days – and such is the stubbornness and blindness of human nature that the news of this makes the religious leaders even more determined to put him to death. And in 2nd Chronicles (ch.9) we read of the visit of the Queen of Sheba to see the glory surrounding Solomon and to hear his wisdom.

The Queen brings him many presents. She sees him surrounded by golden objects and gives him even more! The record says that “the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was 666 talents of gold” [v.13. It has always intrigued us that this is the only place the number 666 occurs apart from in Revelation where it is “the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666.” [13 v18] and “that no one can buy or sell unless he has … the number of his name.” [v.17]

This has caused many speculative interpretations over the years but the simple fact from the divine perspective is, as Jesus bluntly put it, “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” [Matt 6:24] There are just two options in life, there is no middle path, money gives power; the Pharisees were “lovers of money” [Luke 16 v.14] The great majority in our world love money and the ‘blessings’ (?) in can bring to their lives. Solomon was, in the end [1 Kings 11], destroyed by the blessings it brought after beginning so well.

Jesus taught the principle “Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.” [Luke 12 v.48] Whether we have been given or acquired much or little, let us make sure we effectively serve our Lord with the talents we have.

#7 David & Absalom: Foreshadowing Messiah's Betrayal with Bible Scholar Luke Whitehouse Oct 17, 2026

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A @Christadelphians Video: In one of the darkest chapters of his life, a rejected David flees Jerusalem, crosses the Kidron Brook, and weeps in the ascent of the Mount of Olives. This final talk reveals the haunting similarities between Absalom’s rebellion and the final hours of Jesus. From the treason of Ahithophel (mirroring Judas) to a rebellious son dying on a tree, we witness David walking the exact physical and emotional path Jesus would tread 1,000 years later in His submission to the Father's will.**YouTube Summary/Description**In this thought-provoking and wonderfully revealing exposition, we continue our journey through the life of David—now as a king bearing the consequences of his sin. As Christadelphians, we see David as the prototype of Messiah, and in 2 Samuel 15 we witness a stunning foreshadowing of Christ’s betrayal. David’s exile, the treachery of Ahithophel, the loyalty of Ittai, and his agonised prayer on the Mount of Olives all point directly to Gethsemane and the crucifixion. This is outstanding, insightful teaching that will deepen your understanding of how the Old Testament shadows the New.**Chapters**00:00 – Introduction: David’s consequences and the shadow of Isaiah 53 04:03 – Absalom’s pride and betrayal (parallel to Jewish elders) 07:26 – Psalm 3: the words of Christ in the crisis of betrayal 11:04 – David flees Jerusalem: the exiled King 13:47 – Ittai’s loyalty and Peter’s confession 15:48 – David leads his followers to the Mount of Olives 17:46 – Crossing the brook Kidron: the path to Gethsemane 20:43 – David in Gethsemane: “Not my will, but thine” 24:46 – The King’s submission, barefoot and weeping 27:23 – Cursed of God: David’s fear of hanging on a tree 31:22 – Worship on Olivet: David’s sanctuary and Christ’s resort 34:22 – Ahithophel’s treachery and Judas the betrayer 40:52 – Every character foreshadows Christ’s final night 45:44 – The death of Absalom (crown of thorns, pierced, on a tree) 48:46 – Conclusion: the obedient Son triumphs, forming spiritual Israel

#6 David to Solomon: Foreshadowing the Messiah's Path to Glory with Luke Whitehouse Oct 17, 2026

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A @Christadelphians Video: To understand the full scope of Christ's work, we must look at both David and his son Solomon. This session illustrates how David’s life of suffering, military campaigns, and exile represents Christ’s first coming and His ongoing battle to conquer the flesh. In contrast, the rise of Solomon—the beloved Prince of Peace building the glorious temple—gives us a breathtaking glimpse of the resurrected Christ reigning over His future Kingdom.**YouTube Video Title Suggestion:** King David in the Shadow of the Messiah: David to Solomon – Foreshadowing Messiah’s Path to Glory**Description:**In this **thought-provoking** and **revealing** exposition, we trace the life of David – from his anointing in Bethlehem to the birth of Solomon – and uncover an **outstanding** prophetic blueprint of the Lord Jesus Christ. Every chapter of David’s journey foreshadows the Messiah’s suffering, death, resurrection, ascension, gathering of the bride, and final glorious reign. This is truly an **insightful** and **wonderful** study that will transform how you read the Old Testament.Join us (Christadelphians) as we walk through 1 & 2 Samuel, seeing Christ in:- The beloved son anointed among his brethren- The giant of sin defeated- The bread of life and the winepress of terror- The cave of the tomb and the resurrection without transgression- The calling of the bride (Abigail) and the grafting of Gentiles- The seven campaigns and the coming of Solomon – the prince of peace

#5 David & Bathsheba: Foreshadowing The Sure Mercies of Messiah with Bible scholar Luke Whitehouse Oct 17, 2026

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A @Christadelphians Video: Even at the height of his power, David fell into a spiral of devastating sin with Bathsheba, leading to the tragic death of the innocent Uriah. This talk does not shy away from David's greatest failure, but rather shows how his desperate need for grace points directly to the cross. We will explore how God's remarkable forgiveness of a broken king required the future sacrifice of the true, perfect Lamb of God.**YouTube Summary/Description**In this fifth instalment of our *King David in the Shadow of the Messiah* series, we witness one of Scripture’s most sobering and wonderful narratives – David’s fall with Bathsheba. This is not merely a scandalous episode; it is a thought-provoking and revealing exposé of human weakness, divine justice, and the breathtaking scope of God’s mercy. As Christadelphians, we see how David’s treachery, the loyal Uriah (whose name means “light of God”), and the prophet Nathan’s confrontation all point forward to the ultimate sacrifice – the Messiah himself. This outstanding exposition uncovers the two battles raging simultaneously: Joab fighting external Ammon, and David losing to the internal “Ammon” of lust and pride. Yet in the darkness, we discover the **sure mercies of David** – the promise that Christ’s death and resurrection, guaranteed a thousand years before Calvary, could acquit even the worst sinner through faith. Prepare to be moved by the depth of grace woven through this ancient text.

#4 David's Covenant: Foreshadowing Messiah’s Dynasty with bible scholar Luke Whitehouse Oct 17, 2026

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A @Christadelphians Video: When God promised David an eternal dynasty in 2 Samuel 7, He established the "sure mercies of David"—a covenant that demanded a resurrection. This session unpacks David’s role as a prophet who deeply understood that his future descendant would bear the iniquities of humanity, die, and rise again. We will see how David’s own psalms became the very script of Christ’s suffering and vindication.[Inspiring] What if the entire Old Testament was secretly pointing to one man? In this outstanding and thought-provoking exposition, we dive deep into 2 Samuel 7 to uncover the breathtaking scope of the Davidic Covenant. This isn’t just about a king or a kingdom—it’s about God building an eternal house, a spiritual dynasty, culminating in the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Join us as we reveal how David, a restless king in a cedar palace, was shown a far greater reality: that God’s presence would dwell not in a tent, but in a family. Through this wonderfully insightful and revealing study, we trace how David’s flesh and blood would give rise to the Son of God, how the Psalms become the very heartbeat of Christ, and how the “sure mercies of David” guarantee the resurrection for us all. Prepare for an expositional journey that will transform how you read the Old Testament and deepen your love for the One who fulfils it all.

“… AND FIND PASTURE” John 10:9 Oct 17, 2026

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Today John carefully details for us the teaching of Jesus about the shepherd and the sheep. How rewarding it is to meditate on his words. Jesus is both “the good shepherd” and “the door” by which the sheep enter. He says, “I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and go in and out and find pasture.” [10 v.9] His teaching is simple, yet profound at the same time; “I know my own and my own know me.” [v.14]

How does this happen? Do our minds properly grasp what he next says? “Just as the Father knows me and I know the Father …” For us to know in this sense is to be aware of the need to develop a relationship that leads to an increasingly intimate understanding of divine thoughts and ways.

Jesus says the sheep “follow him, because they know his voice.” [v.4] John and others were inspired [see ch 14 v.25,26] to remember and write down what they heard and their writings have been preserved for us, it is the place where we can “find pasture” today in a world that surrounds us with virulent harmful weeds that corrupt our minds if we give these weeds opportunity to take root and grow. We must make sure we “find pasture” every day that will nourish our thinking and build up our spiritual wisdom.

In finding pasture let us also find “rest.” We live in days like Jeremiah who lamented, “I am weary … and I find no rest” and the LORD says, “I am bringing disaster upon all flesh …. But I will give you your life …” [45 v. 3,5] We may feel like Jeremiah, if not now, then soon – so we need to treasure in our minds the words of our Lord, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” [Matt 11 v.29] Let us make sure we do that today – and every day – “and find pasture” of the very best kind.

#3 David & Saul: Foreshadowing Messiah's Persecutors with Bible Scholar Luke Whitehouse Oct 17, 2026

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A @Christadelphians Video: As David’s favour with God and the people grew, so did the murderous jealousy of King Saul. In this talk, we examine Saul's relentless persecution of David as a shadow of the Jewish religious elite's rejection of Jesus. Through David’s trials as a hunted fugitive, we see a stunning preview of the hostility, plots, and miraculous escapes that would later define the earthly ministry of the Son of David.In this **outstanding** and **thought‑provoking** exposition, we continue our journey through the life of David – a man whose Spirit‑filled experiences **wonderfully** prefigure the Lord Jesus Christ. From Saul’s jealous rage to the Jewish elite’s plots against Jesus, we uncover **revealing** parallels: the javelin thrown at David becomes the venomous words hurled at the Messiah; David’s three escapes mirror Christ’s three divine evasions; and the cry “Why do you persecute me?” echoes from 1 Samuel straight to the Damascus road. **Insightful** connections like Nicodemus searching the scrolls, the “branch” of Nazareth (Isaiah 11:1), and the marriage‑plot that foreshadows Christ’s bride purchase make this a truly **expositional** masterpiece. We also trace the **prophetic blueprint** of David’s fugitive years, the midnight escape (Psalm 59), and the final week of King Saul – where Israel’s defeat and David’s victory occur simultaneously, pointing directly to **Daniel’s 70th week** and the moment sacrifice ceased.

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