Jeroboam was a revolutionary who styled himself as one who “sticks up” for his fellows. (1 Kgs 12). Recall that King Solomon, during his many building projects, progressively oppressed the people of Israel through taxation and forced labor.

In the previous article, we suggested that the Tower of Babel is being rebuilt before our eyes. Nebuchadnezzar’s image is standing tall, with Babylon as its golden head.  Our world resembles the Babylon of Revelation 18 more with each passing day. 

When our Lord returns, we’re going to stand before his judgment-seat.

Sis. Kate Russell (Verdugo Hills) shares with us this touching story that reminds us of one of the foundational aspects of our religion – the care of those most in need.

It’s probably a good thing we don’t know the precise time when Jesus will return. Understanding human nature, we would delay as long as we could before getting ourselves ready.

To be “gods among men” requires a “pyramid” scheme with servants cooperating below. Picture the feudal system: serfs at the bottom, landowners under knights under the lords, with clergy then Pope and King at the top. Egypt and Rome were similar, with “god” rulers at the top, and slaves below. We might think that no ruler would believe in such fantasy nowadays, but consider French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron, who...

Matthew 23 contains a brutal attack from Jesus against the Pharisees. He doesn’t hold back saying, “Woe to you” six times with damning evidence of their hypocrisy each time.

If you received an invitation in the mail to enter the Kingdom of God, would you throw the invitation away?

In today’s reading from Matthew 21, Jesus triumphantly enters the gates of Jerusalem. The people cried, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” (v9). They recognized him as...

I grew up in the 1930’s in Southern California, in a Christadelphian family and in a Christadelphian Sunday School. I am going to draw from my personal memory, which may not be totally accurate, but it is what I remember. 

What are your accomplishments in life? This world measures us based on things like our education, career, status, and the stuff we have. Not only that, but society pressures us into measuring success based on those sorts of accomplishments.

The question the rich man asked Jesus is one perhaps we’ve had from time to time – “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” (Matt. 19:16).