![]()
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]
[We are a Christadelphian team dedicated to providing outstanding, scriptural content to encourage and build up your faith. If you found this presentation insightful, please share it with others.]
A @Christadelphians Video:
In this Unscripted! conversation, two Bible Students discuss current events related to Israel, the Middle East peace process, and the implications of rising anti-Semitism. They reflect on historical lessons from the Holocaust, the prophecies regarding the Jewish return to Israel, and the role of the Bible in shaping current events. The discussion also touches on the Pope’s first international travel taking him to Turkey to celebrate 1700 Years since the Nicene Creed. Further they focus on Britain’s shifting religious landscape and the broader implications of these developments in the context of biblical prophecy. Most importantly they discuss the implications of these developments on believers as the return of Christ draws ever closer.
Join us for this thought-provoking and insightful discussion as we explore the dramatic rise of both the kingdoms of men and the Kingdom of God in our current events. In this expositional conversation, John and Pete from the Bible Magazine provide an outstanding analysis of unfolding prophecies, from Middle East peace initiatives and rising global antisemitism to the profound shift in religious alliances. This revealing dialogue connects today's headlines with biblical prophecy, offering wonderful clarity and powerful encouragement for your faith.
**Chapters:**
00:00 - Introduction: The Unfolding Purpose of God
01:28 - Middle East Peace Initiatives & The Photo Op at Charm el-Cheikh
09:33 - Israel's Relationship with America: A Shifting Alliance
14:03 - Rising Anti-Semitism and Jewish Safety in the Diaspora
24:07 - Prophecies of Jewish Return: Isaiah's Prophetic Lens
35:18 - A Call to Spiritual Vigilance: Getting Off the "Leather Couch"
40:12 - The Bible's Role in Current Events: 500 Years of the English Bible
48:31 - Britain's Shift and the Fading of Protestant Influence
54:40 - The Rise of the Kingdoms: East-West Unity & The Vatican's Move
1:04:28 - Preparing for the Clash: Conscription and Our Ultimate Allegiance
1:09:05 - Conclusion: Are We Ready?
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLTaMlqQrI8[/embedyt]
**Bible Verse Category:** 📖
- Psalm 121:4 | 📖 Ezekiel 38-39 | 📖 Jeremiah 30:7 | 📖 Isaiah 60 | 📖 Zechariah 12:10 | 📖 Amos 6 | 📖 Isaiah 62 | 📖 Isaiah 55:11 | 📖 Revelation 17
**Tags:**
Bible prophecy, end times, current events, Israel news, Jewish return, Isaiah 60, Middle East peace, Donald Trump, antisemitism, Vatican, Eastern Orthodox, Rome, King of the North, European army, conscription, faith, Christadelphian, Bible Magazine, Bible study, Christian worldview
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!
A Bible Magazine production. © The Bible Magazine | www.biblemagazine.com
Thanks for listening to this weeks Bible in the News, Please come back next week to www.bibleinthenews.com
This video was re-produced Courtesy of The Bible Magazine YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@TheBibleMagazine, their main website www.biblemagazine.com, and if it's the Bible in the News www.bibleinthenews.com.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation="none"]***************************************************************************************
This video was produced by the ChristadelphianVideo.org project, arranged and supported by Christadelphians worldwide. You can follow us online at..
#1 Our Main site...
#2 Our podcast on Spotify..
#3 Our podcast on Apple.
#4 Our podcast on Podbean
#5 Our facebook...
#6 Our Whats App..
#7 Our Instagram...
#8 Our X...
#9 Our YouTube Channel...
#10 Our Audio site ...
Watch/read/Listen/ subscribe to thoughts for the day
CHRISTADELPHIANVIDEO.ORG, a worldwide collaboration by Christadelphians to help promote the understanding of God's Word to those who are seeking the Truth about the Human condition and God's plan and Purpose with the Earth and Mankind upon it.
#Christadelphianvideo #christadelphianstalk #Christadelphians #bibletruthfeed #openbible #Gospeltruth #gospel #Christadelphian #bibletruthfeed #podcast[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id="BASF"][vc_column][vc_text_separator title="The Birmingham Amended Statement of Faith"][vc_column_text css=""][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id="BASF"][vc_column][vc_text_separator title="The Birmingham Amended Statement of Faith"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
https://christadelphianvideo.org/studyvideo/the-rise-of-the-kingdoms-of-men-and-god-unscripted/?feed_id=106895&_unique_id=6933d62b02b32
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Job makes his plea before God in chapter 10. He loathed his life and requests his death. He says, since You, God, have made me You are responsible for my sufferings. It is true that Job's sufferings were allowed by his Maker (42verses11), and it was for a purpose - James 5verses10-11 - but it was wrong for the patriarch (Job) to challenge the Almighty in this regard. Nonetheless Job acknowledged the chasm between mortal man and his Maker. He protests his innocence and says he ought not therefore suffer. Here is the crux of the book - suffering is not only for sin (it is the rightful human condition, as we are inevitable and constant sinners, who need God's mercy, grace and forgiveness). Through sufferings we may learn patience and develop character. With poetic words Job tells of the LORD's creative hand. Sovereign Lord you seem, he says, to be relentless in Your pursuit of me. "Why?", he asks. Please end my life and suffering he asks.
In his 6th chapter the prophet Micah, speaking on the LORD's behalf, condemns the nation. God asks, is there a reason My people have turned from Me. What have I done to cause this. The reality was the very reverse. He had so often pardoned them though they spurned Him in response. Think how great was His love and forgiveness why they grievously transgressed at Baal Peor in Numbers 24-25. God's righteousness is inextricably associated with His mercy, grace and forgiveness. From verses 6-8 is the crux of what God asks of us in response to His pardon. The Law of Moses similarly summarised what God requires from His people in Deuteronomy 10verses12-13. It is not the sacrifice of offering that establishes a relationship with our Maker, but rather a humble recognition of what He has done for us. A humbling of ourselves to walk with the One whose condescension to be our God is beyond our capacity to comprehend (Isaiah 57verses15). Read verse 8 aloud - pause and ponder. Verses 9-16 tell of God's determination to destroy the wicked. This is the character and ways of our God (see Exodus 34verses5-7; and Romans 11verses22-23).
James 2 was a hotly debated chapter at the time of the Reformation. Martin Luther totally misunderstood the message of James 2 and declared the letter of James to be, "A straw letter". The atonement is not based on faith alone; but upon a faith that actively works, being energised by love to purify our hearts (Galatians 5verses1-6). Paul and James do not present conflicting arguments, but they are in fact complementary - John Thomas, a Christadelphian writer wrote in 'Elpis Israel' (published in 1850), "Abraham the sinner was justified by faith, but Abraham the saint was justified by his works".
Ephesians 2verses4-10 express the truth that works are the response in gratitude to God's grace of His children. Verses 1-13 of James 2 deal with the sin of partiality. This is a sin to which we are all prone. We are all equal in God's eyes. James says the prominent, the posers, the powerful are shown preference. How evil is this. The Bible stresses the need to look after the poor and the vulnerable. Chapter 1 ended on this note. How magnificent and majestic are the words of verse 5 - read slowly, pause and ponder. We must modify our attitudes and behaviours to be the children of our Father. James declared that the very ones to whom you are partial are your persecutors and oppressors. God's royal law is the law of Love. It is Royal as it reigns supreme above all other laws. It cannot be measured, nor legislated. And yet it will be the basis of our being judged by our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming - compare Romans 13verses8-10. Mercy is received when mercy is the basis of our dealings with others. From verses 14-26 the writer establishes from the Scripture the uselessness of a faith without works. He gave the example of sensitivity to spiritual needs, yet totally insensitivity to life's essentials - how incongruous, and yet this often happens. Faith cannot be demonstrated in a vacuum. Even demented people can show a fearful, but pointless faith (belief). The evidence of faith is seen in action (the writer to the Hebrews showed this in the 11th chapter). Abraham and Rahab are the evidence of James' argument. Faith without works is as useful as a corpse without breath.
Thanks for joining us - we pray you found these comments helpful in your appreciation of God's words, join again tomorrow
Penned by Warwick Rosser and his team, produced by Christadelphianvideo.org
See more Thoughts from the Christadelphian Dialy Bible Reading Planner (By R.Roberts) here...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Job contends as an answer to Bildad (particularly, and the three friends generally) in chapter 9 verses 1- 35 that there is none to arbitrate or Job's behalf. The Almighty's greatness and understanding make arguments with the Lord futile. Job uses examples from their understanding of nature - the sun and the stars obey His voice; Ursa (the bear) and Orion (the giant) act at His command. It is impossible, says Job, for a human to comprehend God's ways; and to discern how He has acted. Any contest between the Almighty and humanity can only have one winner - our Sovereign's power renders the contest unequal and useless. Even were I to be innocent it could not be contested with God. An individual whose life is so short is of no consequence to the Sovereign Lord, says Job. How can the finite being, which I am, come to terms with my infinite Maker.
Micah 5 is a magnificent prophecy of the birth and roots (origin) of our Lord Jesus Christ. It was the reference point of the Jewish elders at the time of Jesus' birth to his town of birth (Matthew 2verses1-6). Note in verse 1 that the judge of Israel was to be struck on the cheek (this happened to our Lord, contrary to the Law of Moses, during his trial before the high priest - Matthew 26verses68). Verse 2 tells us that the ruler (the judge) of Israel would be born in Bethlehem (the house of bread - and like his illustrious ancestor, David, Jesus would be the "bread of life" John 6). Jesus' birth was in Judah, meaning "praise", and our Lord's life was an endless outpouring of praise to his God. The prophet Micah tells us that Jesus's ancestral roots were before David's, in so far that our Lord was the Son of God (and thus David's Lord - Psalm 110verses1; Revelation 22verses16). Jesus was to be the great shepherd who will return the flock of the "lost sheep of Israel to his God and Father. His greatness would extend to earth's remotest boundaries (Psalm 72; Romans 4verses13). And at the end time when the Assyrian of the last days (Gog and his host) invades Israel Jesus Christ will be their saviour (deliverer). Seven shepherds would be more than enough to defeat the enemy - but the Lord's might far exceeds that (8 principal men will be at his command); and they will waste the enemy. In verses 7-15 the prophet declares that the remnant of God's people, Israel, will be saved. The
lion of Judah, who together with natural Israel, will rend their adversaries. No army and no religious persuasion can withstand that divinely aided army. And the vengeance of the Almighty will be poured upon the disobedient nations.
In the epistle of James, we have the first of the New Testament writings - written sometime between 42- 44 AD. Of the many James’s in the New Testament the author is most likely the half-brother of Jesus Christ. The use of the word "synagogue" tells us that believers had not yet formed ecclesias. The style of teaching in the letter is more like that of our Lord than any of the other letters. There are frequent references to nature and the use of parables is profuse. The early believers were already suffering persecution at the hands of the Jewish leaders. Verse 1 tells us that the letter was for the diaspora (those Jews living outside the Holy Land). Verses 2-18, of chapter 1, outline the purpose of trials (testing) in our life. The expression in verse 4, "perfect and complete, lacking nothing" was used to describe the athlete who had finished first in each of the disciplines of the pentathlon. The trials are to develop trust, character and perseverance. No believer will be exempted from testing. If we fail to understand why the test has befallen us, then ask God with Whom wisdom and understanding lays. But let the asking come from a mind that is assured God knows why, and He knows what He is doing. Both rich and poor will experience the withering winds of trial and in the fact that their Father treats them equally, they ought to rejoice. James echoes the message of Isaiah 40 as to our transient and weak state. He contrasts that with the power of the Word of the Almighty, which is eternal and when it has become the stabilising force in the believer's life it can bring eternal life to that person (compare 1 Peter 1verses22-25). From verse 13 to 15 James tells us of the source and site of the conflict (our mind). He explains that the mind of God, unlike ours, is incapable of being prompted by evil thoughts. This is why our Lord Jesus Christ shared in the trials common to humanity - but unlike us was victorious in the realm of his thinking. The process of sin, the writer tells us, is like baiting and luring a fish into a trap. Our Lord, although tempted (as he was man and not God), never succumbed to the temptation. Verses 17-18 tell us that God is a Father who gives only good gifts (see Matthew 7verses7-11). God is not subject to being eclipsed, nor to parallax error, as the moon is with respect to our sun. The natural world sometimes appears to look different than it really is.
From verses 19-27 we are instructed in "hearing and doing the word". Matthew 7 concluded with the parable of the two builders (Vv24-27). We have learned to talk the talk, but have we learned to walk the walk. James' advice to his hearers is that they be swift to hear, but slow to speak. There is an old Jewish proverb that God gave us two ears and one mouth as he wants us to listen twice as much as we talk. He follows this with the need to be calm - be slow to anger (Greek "macrotheumia", literally long before boiling). When we look closely at the mirror of the Word of God we see a mirror of what we are as natural men and women - humans are comfortable with the picture which they see. We are repulsed by what God's Word shows us to truly be. But we must delve deeply into its transforming power to produce a metamorphosis (the changing of an ugly grub into a beautiful butterfly) in us (Romans 12verses1-2). This process liberates our minds from their normal condition of serving self (sin). Our actions will be blessed and a blessing to others. We will learn to practice pure religion in the eyes of our Father. This consists in internal motivations and external actions. Firstly, we must learn to control our tongue (elaborated in chapter 3). The objective of our acts will be to benefit and support the afflicted (here the widows are mentioned). But we also have a personal responsibility to be holy - this involves the rejection of worldly ways and thoughts.
Thanks for joining us - we pray you found these comments helpful in your appreciation of God's words, join again tomorrow
Penned by Warwick Rosser and his team, produced by Christadelphianvideo.org
See more Thoughts from the Christadelphian Dialy Bible Reading Planner (By R.Roberts) here...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]📖 **Dive DEEP into the Book of Daniel!** This 6-part Bible study series with Pete Owen uncovers the dramatic story of Daniel and his friends during the 70-year Babylonian exile. Discover how to remain faithful to God in a world that opposes Him.
This series isn't just ancient history; it's a powerful guide for living with courage, integrity, and hope today. We explore Daniel's incredible prophecies, his unshakable faith, and what it means to trust God's sovereignty in every circumstance.
🔔 **Subscribe and turn on notifications** so you don't miss any part of this life-changing series!
**⭐ In This Series, You Will Learn:**
* How to stand firm in your faith under pressure.
* The meaning behind Daniel's wild visions and dreams.
* The real-world application of stories like the Fiery Furnace and the Lion's Den.
* How God's kingdom triumphs over all earthly empires.
* The significance of Daniel's 70-week prophecy.
### **📜 Bible Verses Discussed in this Series (Chapter by Chapter)**
Follow along and study at home! Here are the key Scriptures explored in this playlist:
**🦁 Daniel 1** - The Diet of Faith
**🔥 Daniel 3** - The Fiery Furnace of Faith
**👑 Daniel 4 & 5** - The Humbled Kings
**🕳️ Daniel 6** - Daniel in the Lion's Den
**🐐 Daniel 7 & 8** - Visions of Beasts & The Ram/Goat
**✝️ Daniel 9** - The 70 Weeks Prophecy & A Prayer for a Nation
**☀️ Daniel 10-12** - The Final Vision & The End Times
**👨🏫 Teacher:** Pete Owen
**🎥 Series:** Daniel - 70 Years in Babylon
**#BookOfDaniel #BibleStudy #Prophecy #Daniel #Christianity #Faith #EndTimes #BibleProphecy #OldTestament #Sermon #Exile #Babylon #Jesus #GodsPlan #ChristianLiving**
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]If you would like to help us offset some of our substantial costs of providing this service and expedite the development of new features you can do so by clicking this link.
