Published May 25, 2022

Politics and Skepticism

There is a strong mistrust in society today, a spirit of suspicion and skepticism that is almost pathological. ...continue

Published June 15, 2022

Famine

Is it possible we’re living under a self-inflicted famine? ...continue

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Politics and Skepticism
Bill Link

Freedom from Fear of Death
Dave Jennings

Witchcraft
Tychicus Mbuve

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“The golden calf incident is typical of human nature…”

~ Richard Morgan
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Exposition

Six Women Who Saved Moses’ Life

In our continuing series of courageous women in the Bible, Sis. Melinda Flatley looks at six women who played significant roles in the life of Moses.

Exposition

Go and Do Thou Likewise

Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. (Prov 19:17 ESV).

Life Application

“Oh God, Thou Art My God”

Basic Truths of God Applied in Our Lives

Exhortation and Consolation

Never Return to Our Old “Gods”

Sometimes when we’re in the middle of troubles, God will seem distant. We’ll be left looking for assurance and comfort, and we will sometimes wonder where God is because He won’t be as obvious as we’d like.

Music & Praise

I Will Remember the Deeds of the Lord

To deal with the inner demons that can plague us, often we turn to the Psalms. They’re a source of comfort for all kinds of situations we find ourselves in.

Exposition

Serpent Theory

Adam and Eve’s first mistake was to go near the tree. They shouldn't have been anywhere near it. If they completely avoided it, they wouldn't have been influenced to go against God’s will.

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Announcing Strong Tower Series Part 2: Preparing Kids in an Online World: Building Better Relationships with Our Kids, Technology, and Others.”

This webinar series is designed to equip ecclesias to protect children and families from online harm. This webinar will feature Dawn Hawkins, Executive Director of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation and take place on Tuesday, July 12, at 8:00 PM EDT/7:00 CDT/6:00 MDT/5:00 PDT. Dawn’s presentation will share additional practical ideas for preventing and minimizing online harm to children.

To learn more and to register for this event please visit our website: shinelightin.com/strong-tower. Attendees will be eligible to win a copy of the book, “Noah’s New Phone. A Story about Using Technology for Good.”

"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." (Proverbs 18:10)

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Jun 21

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The longest public speeches of Jesus that we have on record have nicknames: The “Sermon on the Mount” is recorded in Matthew chapters 5 to 7. The “Sermon on the Plain” is in Luke 6:17-49. They are similar enough that on the surface they might seem to be different accounts of the same event. However the nicknames are accurate and show us they are separate events.

Matthew 5:1 plainly says Jesus went up onto the slope of a mountain to give the talk, and Luke 6:17 just as clearly says Jesus came down to a “level place”. One on a mount, the other on a plain.

We might, in fact I think we ought to, ask why. Why two accounts that are quite similar, and even more, why the differences between them?

Why do we have two accounts for the “Sermon on the Mount”? Jump over to our website to read the full reflection. Search "Teacher" by Paul Zilmer

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Jun 19

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While it is a small ecclesia, thanks to the past work of a brother, they have a substantial hall which provides a good place to meet. Also present each Sunday were the extended families of the sisters of various ages, who brought a family atmosphere. Seeing that a number of teenagers were regular attendees, we also ran a Young People’s Class on three of the Sundays. This lasted twenty minutes and covered present day events, and some specific questions that they asked.

There are three sisters: Iris, Marisa and Simone, who meet each Sunday when they can rely on remote material or visitors from elsewhere, such as ourselves. Sis. Iris is a retired midwife from Antigua, who worked in Canada for many years, and retired back to Antigua. Sis. Simone works shifts, but was able to come with her three children for the four Sundays we were there. Sis. Marisa brings her children, her mother, and extended family of nephews and nieces. It was the case that the children and youths outnumbered the baptized numbers and represent the potential future audience.

It is worth mentioning that Sis. Iris is very active, given her age, and publicizes the truth whenever she can. The local taxi driver knew all about the Christadelphians and had visited on occasion. The lady who lives opposite the meeting room is also well known, having keys to the room and looking after the meeting’s resident dog! Despite being a small community, they are serious about their faith and gladly welcome and cherish the support when offered.

Chris Morse,
Bracknell Ecclesia, UK

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Jun 15

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All my life, there have been famines I’ve heard about. But never experienced. Food insecurity is something that can and does exist anywhere—and when we’re willing, we can and (sometimes) do find ways to help.

But famine is something else, something beyond, hunger on a massive scale. So horrifying it staggers the imagination.

We need to bear this in mind when the Lord declares, “I will send a famine on the land— not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord.” (Amos 8:11) A metaphor, clearly. Intended to make us think about how devastating, how lethal famine is—and have some appreciation for the extension of the idea to starving for words of the Lord.

The metaphorical famine cuts across social and economic lines. Sometimes it’s those who have plenty in the literal sense, who are starving in the spiritual sense. And here’s where the pinch comes. How easy is it to tacitly assume, “That’s them—not me, not us. We’re fine.” But is it possible we’re living under a self-inflicted famine?

Visit our website to dive deeper into this topic.
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Article title: Famine

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Jun 13

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"The account of the golden calf in Exodus 32 wasn’t an isolated incident in history." Jump over to our website and read as Richard Morgan discusses how something like the golden calf incident is typical of human nature.

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Jun 11

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A Hymn Based on the Song of Songs:

The following Song of Christ and the Bride captures something of the New Testament theme, couched in the language of the Song of Songs. (The second column gives some of the Bible passages which are echoed in the Song.)

This may be sung with arrangements for male (Christ) and female (Bride) voices, to the tune of William Walker’s “New Britain” (common meter, 8.6.8.6). This tune was first associated with the words for John Newton’s “Amazing Grace” in 1835, and has since become the traditional music for that most popular hymn.

Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless (Eph 5:25-27).

Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God (Rev 19:7-9).

Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned (Song 8:6, 7).

George Booker,
Austin Leander Ecclesia, TX

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⭐Deadline to Contribute Extended!⭐

Over the past year, the Tidings has featured several articles in the Music and Praise section written by multiple contributors reflecting on a theme. In an upcoming 2022 Tidings issue, we will feature reflections on Psalms. We want to hear about the Psalms that have most personally strengthened you or been meaningful in your life, and why.

Perhaps a certain Psalm brought you through a time of trial, or maybe there is a Psalm that you routinely pray to praise our Heavenly Father. Tiding’s readers of all ages are encouraged to contribute!

Please email your contribution (1-2 paragraphs maximum, please!) to jessica.r.gelineau@gmail.com by July 9th.

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While the film “The Ten Commandments” may have been good entertainment, it was, nevertheless, very poor history.

This article, by Brother Gerald Eising from the Ann Arbor Ecclesia, MI, takes a look at what actually did happen.

#pharaoh #pharaohsofegypt #thetencommandments #egyptianhistory #theexodus #christadelphian #biblehistorycomestolife

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"When a meal is supposed to be hot, it’s not nearly as appetizing if it’s allowed to get cold.

Our Lord gave some serious warnings about the time right before his return—some of them concerning his own followers. Persecution will cause many to fall away and betray one another (Matthew 24:9-10). False prophets will lead many astray (verse 11). And, I suggest every bit as serious: “And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold” (verse 12).

What does it mean in practice, that love grows cold? What does it look like? It must be important! As a start, we might consider, what love is he talking about?"

Read the full article on our website, tidings.org.
Search "Letting it Get Cold".

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There is a strong mistrust in society today, a spirit of suspicion and skepticism that is almost pathological. In this article, we will consider Psalm 146, John 17 and Jeremiah 17, seeking a Biblical perspective on trust and our attitude toward the world.

Find this article, and many more, on our website: tidings.org.

#bibleandpolitics #whatthebiblesays #skepticism #christadelphian #decideforyourself

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Editor’s Note: The Tidings is commited to sharing information with our readers about our global community. This article, from Bro. Mbuve of Kenya, describes a very real challenge to some ecclesias in Africa. It is clear that each region of the world has its unique complications from the local culture. We certainly have our own in Western society, such as nationalism, patriotism, and materialism.

Find this article on our website.

#witchcraft #christadelphiansinafrica #christadelphian #africanculture #believegodsword

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Welcome to the June edition! In this issue we:
✔ Travel to Costa Rica, Antigua and Guyana;
✔ Discuss a very real challenge to some ecclesias in Africa;
✔ Examine the influence of politics;
✔ Consider our perspective of life and death;
✔ Learn about Christadelphian-authored musical compositions;
✔ Dive deep into the identity of pharaoh;
And more!

Jump over to our website to get started!

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Tidings editor, Dave Jennings, is currently crossing off an item on his bucket list, a trip to ISRAEL!! He recaps some highlights of his first day:

First day here in Jerusalem. Began with a short walk to Skunk Hill (Golgotha) and the Garden Tomb. Skunk Hill was a bit disappointing as it was inseparable from the busy and noisy bus depot below. Not quite the contemplative site I had expected. The Garden Tomb was located in a well-kept park area, owned and administered by a UK-based charitable trust. Whether this is or isn’t the actual tomb, it gives one an idea of the type of tomb Jesus may have laid in for three days.

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Moses was a fortunate man. He was called the “friend of God,” and the LORD spoke to him face to face. But without God placing six uncommon women in his life, he might not have survived to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, or through the wilderness.

The Law of “Moses” might be the Law of “someone else.” However, without these ladies, God’s plan would most likely still have been worked through some other means, because all things are possible with God. All this history, and much more, was written in The Pentateuch by Moses. His personal history starts in Egypt in the Book of Exodus. Here’s a look at the role of those six courageous women who God chose because of their faithfulness to be instrumental in saving Moses’s life.

Can you guess who these 6 woman are? Jump over to the website to see if you're right.

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Find this article and so many others on our website, www.tidings.org.

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Take a walk with us through the Holy Land!

Starting THIS Tuesday, and over the following two weeks, we will be posting photos and short videos from important Biblical spots across Israel. Stand with us in the Judean wilderness where David faced Goliath, walk along the seaside near Capernaum, and marvel at the streets of Jerusalem.

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Announcing the Christadelphian Worldwide Praise and Worship Special Event. This event will be held Friday evenings starting May 13 onward.

Time is 5:30pm Indian Standard Time which is also:
Friday 8am EST
Friday 5am PT
Friday 1pm UK
Friday 10pm ACT

This event is organized by Brother Simon Tarypally in Hyderabad Ecclesia India and joined by those from 20-30 countries.

Join via Zoom each week with the same link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84633643448?pwd=eXdSdG9INWI0TUVGclpPOXB2U0pyQT09
Meeting ID: 846 3364 3448
Passcode: 7803621

If you’d like to see the recordings or be added to the mailing list please email Brother Simon at tarypally.simon@gmail.com

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Looking at the subject of charity and the giving of our funds or other resources, such as our time as a volunteer, is considerably different now from what it was some years ago.

We are flooded today with requests for funds, some from inside our community and some from outside. Some are even addressed to the ecclesia looking for a communal response.

Today, we are blessed with far more disposable income to respond to these requests than ever before. We are also faced with an ever-increasing number of homeless people, where even necessities are hardly met.

To distribute our funds or allocate our time wisely becomes a challenge both to individual brothers and sisters in their personal finances and to those who are involved in administering the funds collected.

This article attempts to provide some guidance on these issues.

#prov19 #goanddothoulikewise #generosity #christadelphian #christadelphianmagazine #graceandmercy #whoismyneighbour #bemerciful

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