Exodus 7 verses1-13 describe Moses' and Aaron's next encounter with Pharaoh, who was the embodiment of supremacy over all Egypt's gods. The Almighty had told his representatives that Pharaoh would mightily resist until God's signs and wonders had been multiplied in Egypt and Yahweh shown to be superior and incomparable in all the earth. The demand …

Exodus 5 tells of Moses and Aaron standing before Pharaoh and issuing their demand and ultimatum. Pharaoh arrogantly responds, “Who is Yahweh?” Proud man you will learn when He abases you. He tells his slaves – no more straw for bricks – it will become worse for Israel should you try to resist me. Back to rigorous work you idle slaves, Pharaoh says…

The Life Of Christ #69 'Seeking the lost sheep of the House of Israel' (Mat 9: 27-38) by John Martin由ChristadelphianVideo.org

Thoughts on the readings for January 31st (Exodus 3, 4; Psalms 56, 57; Romans 9) In Exodus 3 Moses had brought his flock to the edge of the desert, Mount Sinai - known as Jebul Miss (the Mt of Moses to the Arabs. Here he saw in the distance an amazing sight - an acacia bush burning brightly, but remaining unconsumed (a symbol of God's providential …

Israel’s family had multiplied greatly with time. And the Egyptians were fearful that if a war happened the Israelites might side with Egypt’s foes. For they were the friends of a former, but now despised dynasty – most probably that of the Hyksos shepherd-kings from Chaldea, who had conquered Egypt before the arrival of Israel’s family. Although t…

Genesis 48 tells of the nearing of Israel’s death and his blessing both sons of Joseph in faith. The writer to the Hebrews comments on this in chapter 11 verse 21. Israel recounted God’s faithfulness to Joseph and his grandsons – Ephraim and Manasseh – before giving his blessings. He relates that his Egyptian-born grandsons are as acceptable to him…

Genesis 46 tells of the arrival Jacob’s family’s in Egypt and gives their names and number – 66 persons who came from Israel’s procreation. Together with Israel and his 3 of his 4 wives 70 people in all came into Egypt. The chapter concludes with Israel and Joseph being joyfully reunited. Chapter 47 tells of their presentation to Pharaoh – in parti…

In Genesis 44 Joseph sets up yet another test for his brothers. As they journey from the Governor’s house homeward they are overtaken by a group dispatched by Joseph. They are accused of stealing the Governor’s silver cup. Naturally, the accusation is denied and the brothers’ sacks searched. The cup is found in Benjamin’s sack and they are escorted…

Thoughts on the readings for January 26th (Genesis 42, 43 Psalms 46, 47, 48, Matthew 28) In Genesis 42 we read of Joseph’s 10 brothers being forced by the severe regional famine to go to Egypt to buy grain. Joseph, who was now the Governor in Egypt, spoke roughly to them in order to test them. Joseph did not yet know how events would unfold. The 10…

In Genesis 41 we have Joseph’s elevation from prison to be the highest ruler in Egypt after Pharaoh. The butler had been restored to Pharaoh’s service so that he might be there at the time of Pharaoh’s double dream. Joseph, however, had to be patient for 3 more years before God would bring him out of the prison house – just as our Lord spent 3 days…

The Life Of Christ # 68 'Healing of Jairus Daughter' (Mark: 5-21-41) by John Martin由ChristadelphianVideo.org

Our Matthew reading (ch. 26) recounts the agonies of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and his prayers. “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless not as I will, but as you will.” [v.39]. Jesus made his “will” conform to his Father’s will. And what of our “will”? Peter was to later write of how Christ, in his commitment …

Thoughts on the readings for January 23rd (Genesis 38; Psalms 41, 42, 43; Matthew 25 Genesis 38 speaks of a very unsavoury set of circumstances surrounding Judah and his daughter-in-law, Tamar. The chapter commenced with a visit from Judah to a prostitute, who bore him a son, Er. The prostitute bare Judah two further sons Onan and Shelah. As the tw…

Genesis 37 tells us about Joseph, Israel’s (Jacob’s) favourite son of his old age. Joseph’s mother was Rachel, Israel’s favoured wife. Joseph’s half brothers were envious of their brother, who was deeply loved. The other brothers were ill disciplined and wicked in their behaviour. Joseph reported this to Israel. To show the love Israel had for Jose…

Thoughts on the readings for January 21st (Genesis 36; Psalm 38; Matthew 23) Genesis 36 contains yet another genealogy – this time Esau’s who settled in the mountains around Petra. This territory is sometimes called Mount Seir (meaning “hairy”. So named because of Esau’s hairy appearance). Esau through his 4 wives produced 12 sons just as his twin …

Genesis 34 records an incident which is extremely instructive for us. Dinah, Jacob’s daughter, went out to see the daughters of the land; the result of which is she is defiled by a Hivite, named Shechem. She is trapped into a marriage out of covenant with the LORD. Her brothers deceive the Hivites and insist that every male Hivite in the town be ci…

Thoughts on the readings for January 19th (Genesis 32, 33; Psalm 36; Matthew 21). Jacob in Genesis 32 journeyed to Bethel. As he did so he noticed that journeying alongside Jacob’s was a troop of angels. Jacob named the place Mahanaim (meaning “two companies”). It was a reassurance to Jacob that the God of Bethel was always with him, as He promised…

Thoughts on the readings for January 18th (Genesis 31, Psalm 35, Matthew 20). In Genesis 31 Jacob feels the antagonism towards him from Laban’s sons. So he determines to return home. Jacob plans to do so secretly so that he might protect his family from Laban’s hostility. Jacob tells his wives that their father is a dishonest man, who has shown no …

The Life Of Christ #67 'The Healing of Legion' (Mark 5: 1-20) by John Martin由ChristadelphianVideo.org

Thoughts on the readings for January 17th (Genesis 30; Psalm 34; Matthew 19) Genesis 30 tells of Rachel’s exasperation in seeking children; demands from Jacob that he give her children. Rachel gives Bilhah her maid to Jacob. A son is born and named Dan (meaning “vindication”, or “judgment”) claiming that she (Rachel) has God on her side. We notice …

In Genesis 28 we are told that Isaac in response to Rebekah’s entreaty sends Jacob to Haran to seek for a wife who is of the Abrahamic faith. The Abrahamic promises are given to Jacob in verses 3-4. Jacob took his journey in haste still worrying over Esau’s intention of killing his twin. Verses 6 to 9 tell us that Esau has not the faintest idea of …

Thoughts on the readings for January 15th (Genesis 27, Psalm 32, Matthew 17) Genesis 27 is a pivotal chapter, which explains much about the 4 principal characters of this record – Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob and Esau. All of them show defects when compared against the divine standard. Isaac knew his Sovereign’s revealed will that Jacob would be the bless…

Thoughts on the readings for January 14th (Genesis 25 and 26 Psalm 31 and Matthew 16) Genesis 25 tells that Abraham took another wife, called Keturah. We are not sure at what time Keturah became Abraham’s wife; but, she bare him 6 sons. These sons became the progenitors of many of the Arab nations – already we see Abraham has becoming the “father o…

In Genesis 24 an old and faithful Abraham sends his faithful steward Eliezer to Haran in search of a lifelong covenant wife for his son, Isaac. Eliezer is bound by a covenant Abraham makes with him to diligently fulfill the obligation of finding a true believer, who will be a help meet for Isaac on the journey to God’s kingdom. So Eliezer left Abra…

Genesis 22 is one of the most monumental in the life of the father of the “father bof the faithful”, Abraham. We are amazed by the number of high points in this great man’s journey in faith; but there is none greater than in this 22nd chapter (cited by Paul in Hebrews 11:17-19; which tells us that the incident speaks of resurrection – and typically…

The Life Of Christ # 66 .The Stilling of the storm. (Matt 8: 11-27) by John Martin由ChristadelphianVideo.org

Genesis chapter 20 tells us that Abraham again made the same error in failing to trust God; whilst sojourning among the Philistines. Abraham is chastened by the Almighty and severely rebuked by Abimelech, the Philistine king; who in this incident showed greater integrity than did Abraham. Similarly to the Egyptian episode Abraham leaves the Philist…

Bible readings for January January 9th (Genesis 17, 18; Psalms 19, 20, 21; Matthew 11) When Abraham was 99 years old an angel representing the Almighty visited Abram and Sarai and gave the covenant of circumcision and told them that their names were to be changed. Abram's name was changed to Abraham; and Sarai's to Sarah. Abram meant "lofty father"…

The Life Of Christ # 65 'I will open my mouth in Parables' (Matt 13: 31- 58) by John Martin由ChristadelphianVideo.org

The Life Of Christ # 64 'The parable of the wheat and tares' (Matt 13: 24- 43) by John Martin由ChristadelphianVideo.org

The Life Of Christ # 63 'The parable of the sower' (Matt 13: 1-23) by John Martin由ChristadelphianVideo.org

The Life Of Christ # 62 'I will open my mouth in a parable' (Isaiah 6) by John Martin由ChristadelphianVideo.org

A @Christadelphians Video: Description: The seventy-week prophecy referenced in Daniel chapter 9 and found in the book of Jeremiah is explained. The focus is on the last week of the 70-week prophecy. It involves the importance of Christ's ministry, His Death and Resurrection, and a few years beyond. This period of time was when the Christian Gospel…

The Life Of Christ # 61 'Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit' (Matt 12:22-37 by John Martin由ChristadelphianVideo.org

A @Christadelphians Video: Suggested edited description: We live in a very visual age with all kinds of screens. This entertainment often contain bad language, extreme violence and pornography. The Bible warns us not to indulge in these sins. We need to “set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved, therefore …

A @Christadelphians Video: Session one under the title “Prophesy smooth things” a quotation from Isaiah 30:10, looks at the attitude of the children of Israel and offers the opportunity for us to examine our own expectations of speaking brethren. The children of Israel are criticized by God for wanting to hear prophecies that suited their expectati…

A Christadelphian Video Production: 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.org is dedicated in establishing just how far rem…

A Christadelphian Video Production: 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.org is dedicated in establishing just how far rem…

A Christadelphian Video Production: 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.org is dedicated in establishing just how far rem…

A Christadelphian Video Production: 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.org is dedicated in establishing just how far rem…

A Christadelphian Video Production: 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.org is dedicated in establishing just how far rem…

A Christadelphian Video Production: 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.org is dedicated in establishing just how far rem…

A Christadelphian Video Production: 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.org is dedicated in establishing just how far rem…

A Christadelphian Video Production: 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.org is dedicated in establishing just how far rem…

A Christadelphian Video Production: 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.org is dedicated in establishing just how far rem…

The Life Of Christ - #51 'The healing at the pool of Bethesda' (John 4 vs 35 - 5vs 1) by John Martin_1 A Christadelphian Video Production: 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 wit…

A @Christadelphians Video: # Summary The presentation discusses the calling of Matthew, exploring its context and significance in the life of Jesus Christ, highlighting Matthew's transformative journey from a despised tax collector to a devoted disciple.由ChristadelphianVideo.org

A @Christadelphians Video: # Summary The presentation titled "Healing of the Paraplegic" by John Martin discusses the miracle of Jesus healing a paralysed man in Luke 5:17-26. The speaker emphasises the significance of this miracle and its profound spiritual lessons, particularly highlighting the contrast between the faith of the paralysed man's fr…

The presentation discusses the significance of Jesus healing a leper as recorded in Mark 1:40-45. It explains that Jesus' miracles were not just displays of divine power but also carried deeper spiritual lessons. The healing of the leper is portrayed as a demonstration of what the Mosaic Law could not achieve and emphasises faith in Jesus as the tr…

A @Christadelphians Video: # Summary The presentation explores the story of the miraculous haul of fish from Luke 5:1-11. It examines the context, the significance of the disciples' actions, and the deeper meanings behind the miracle. The speaker, John Martin, draws parallels between this event and other biblical references, providing a rich analys…