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2023 Volume 78 Issue 1
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Alien
All quotations are taken from the New King James Version Tragically, the war in Ukraine has, like previous conflicts, created many aliens. As a class of people there is one thing that characterizes them…
David Brauch
Devotional
Editorial – February 2023
‘That the scripture might be fulfilled’, John 19. 28 As publishers of a Christian magazine that focuses upon the exposition of scripture, this is an important text. Its context is the crucifixion of the…
John Bennett
Editorial
Eve – The First Bride
Pictures of the church universally Throughout scripture there are several brides who are typical of the bride of Christ, the church. In this series, as we examine each bride and her character it will im…
Jonathan Black
The Brides of Scripture
Devotional
Frederick W. Baedeker 1823-1906
While Russia was still being governed by the elite czars, a choice servant of the Lord of German birth, Dr. F. W. Baedeker, heard God’s call to take the gospel to its largely forgotten millions. He reac…
Bert Cargill
History
The Godhead As Inviters
All quotations are taken from the New King James Version ‘Give me your tired, your poor,Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,The wretched refuse of your teeming shore,Send these, the homeless, …
David Brauch
Study
Hebrews – Introduction
In this introductory article we consider the historical context of this New Testament letter and its sustained argument. Put in another way, how does God reveal Himself in this letter as it focuses on t…
Brian Clatworthy
The Teaching in the Letter to the Hebrews
Study
Joel – February 2023
The penman We know very little about the background of the prophet Joel, apart from the fact that his father’s name was Pethuel, Joel 1. 1, and it seems clear from his book that he lived and ministered …
Stephen Fellowes
Studies in the Twelve (Minor) Prophets
Study
The Life and Times of Elijah the Prophet Part 1 – Introduction
In considering something of the life of Elijah the prophet, it is remarkable how he appeared on the pages of scripture without any preamble or record of his life, and he disappeared from the scriptures …
John Bennett
The Life and Times of Elijah the Prophet
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‘Make thee an ark of gopher wood’, Gen. 6. 14
‘Make thee an ark of gopher wood’, Gen. 6. 14 The opening verses of Genesis chapter 6 are incredibly sad. After the creation of the world in perfection and beauty, what havoc had been caused by the entr…
John Bennett
Front Cover
Malawi – Reaching the Warm Heart With the Gospel
Introduction It is twenty years since I arrived in Malawi, the beautiful ‘warm heart’ of Central Africa. Although Gail and I were exploring what we believed to be the Lord’s calling, we had no idea how …
Stephen Harper
Report
Paul’s Third Missionary Journey – Part 2
Summary In Part 1, we considered Paul’s extended visit to Ephesus, where a remarkable work of God took place, Acts 19. Satanic opposition ensued, culminating in a city-wide uprising with Paul narrowly …
Frank Proudlock
Paul’s Missionary Journeys
Study
Pauline Metaphors – Part 5: Warfare and Soldiering
Background In New Testament times the Roman Empire held sway, sustained by the ruthless efficiency of its armies. On occasions, Paul the apostle benefited from his Roman citizenship,1 and in the later c…
Ken Totton
Studies in Pauline Metaphors
Study
The Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18. 9–14
What or whom we trust is a question of immense importance, for the answer to it will determine our current actions and future destiny. In this chapter, Luke brings together teaching and incidents that c…
Michael Buckeridge
Economic Parables
Study
Question Time – Are Head Coverings for Sisters a Relevant Practice for Today?
QUESTION Are head coverings for sisters a relevant practice for today? ANSWER Head coverings for sisters using a head scarf or hat when a local church meets together, and perhaps on other occasions of s…
Frank Proudlock
Question Time
Son of David
This article briefly surveys scripture’s presentation of Christ as Son of David. This glorious title encompasses both the deity and humanity of our Lord. It denotes His royal character and assured sover…
Ken Totton
Son of…
Devotional
Three Revelations
Introduction In Matthew chapter 16, the Lord Jesus makes three revelations or announcements to His twelve disciples concerning His person, His imminent sufferings (passion) and something of His coming p…
Jeff Brown
Study
The Voice of God
1. In the darkness There is no better chapter to commence our study on the voice of God than Genesis chapter 1. Nine times in thirty-one verses we read, ‘And God said’. The first spoken words in creatio…
Mervyn Wishart
Anthropomorphisms
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The Widow of Nain
Only Luke mentions the place known as Nain, located a day’s journey southwest of Capernaum. Nain means beauty. Though insignificant as a relatively small village, it is recorded in scripture for that gl…
Rex Trogdon
The Widows of Luke’s Gospel
Devotional
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