Today we start reading the Gospel of Mark. It is generally accepted that Mark’s Gospel was the first to be written. It is probable that he is the Mark referred to four times in Acts, called John Mark in Acts 12:12. He starts his Gospel by telling us of John the Baptist and how he… Read More Today’s thought Mark 1 “A new teaching with authority” (August 06)
The brotherhood today is faithful to the New Testament injunction to exercise hospitality without grudging. Visiting speaking brethren are entertained in a generous and thoughtful manner, frequently from Saturday evening until Monday morning when coming a long distance. There are still a few ecclesias where hospitality is little practised, and households where either husband or… Read More Today’s Thought (August 03): Hospitality without grudging
Yesterday we mentioned the difficulties that we, Christadelphians, but also the Jeshuaists and Jews may experience in Belgium and France, and how we must always respond positively to that resistance. We must, above all, avoid the negativeness towards us through our positive, loving attitude. As Christadelphians, like Jeshuaists, are real Christians, or followers of Christ… Read More Today’s thought “Darker days, presents and Love for others” (December 13)
“Let the word … dwell in you richly” Deuteronomy 33+ 34, Today we finished reading Moses’ last message to his people – the last two chapters of Deuteronomy. “And then the Lord buried him on Mount Nebo – and the people wept in mourning for him for thirty days” (34:8). They wept for Jesus for… Read More Today’s thought “Let the word … dwell in you richly” (May 16)
Today’s thought “If anyone has no love” (March 3) We read three days ago in 1 Corinthians 13 that faith, hope and love are the three things that last, that abide. These are the foundation attitudes today in the lives of genuine follows of Christ. Everything else is built on this foundation. But in the… Read More Today’s thought “If anyone has no love” (March 3)
In previous writings we have seen how Christ did not come into the world to create different religious groups but that because of man’s aim for power we can see that many churches came to bring division. When Jesus started his public life he chose some brothers like Simon Peter and Andreas, James (son of… Read More Brothers and sisters in Christ for you
For years people have been warned for very though times to come. People had to know that the oppression of the Romans the Jews had to endure around the time of Jesus would be nothing in comparison. Though our brethren in Newbury write Worth remembering that Jesus came through tougher times than we will ever… Read More Sharing your big scriptures for tough times
Today’s thought “Taking Christ as our example” (May 8) Yesterday the far right and populist party of Marine Le Pen did not reach the necessary votes to have her on the presidential seat. But her 1/3rd brought lots of French voters to give a signal to show the world that certain people are not wanted… Read More Today’s thought by the French elections and right-wing populism in the world
Philippians 4:1-9 The Scriptures 1998+ (1) So then, my brothers, beloved and longed-for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Master, beloved. (2) I appeal to Euodia and I appeal to Suntuche to be of the same mind in the Master. (3) And I also ask you, true companion, help these women who laboured… Read More Thought for September 8 Weak but standing strong in the ground swell
When we have found the Word of God and started reading the Bible with an open mind, letting the words come to us like they are written, it shall transform our inner self, if we allow it to do that. When we do come into the faith, believing in One God and believing in His… Read More When having found faith through the study of the Bible we do need to do works of faith
When people go around looking for a different church they were used to, they have to question themselves, sincerely asking their inner soul “What do I really want? What I am looking for?” You should know that rabbi Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:18-20). It is all too easy to… Read More When seeing a biblically sound church
Looking at our small community we must remember that it is God Who calls and for what we can offer in our community He takes what we have and makes it go further! Church is the place to bring empty lives for God to fill. Church is about meeting not just meetings! In our previous… Read More The Big conversation Why it matters
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Figures in history Photograph of Charles Taze Russell. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Throughout history lots of religions had troubles with certain figures wanting to have control over everything and wanting to be the main leader. The Biblestudent movement is no different than any other Christian denomination. In its…
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