William Taylor - Were the Chancellor of the Exchequer to have a nation ‘ordered’ according to Paul’s teaching in 1 Thessalonians 4:1 – 12 all her problems would disappear! The Christian way is God’s way, and God’s way is the best way. But what produces such a radical change in conduct? The engine that drives gospel living is the gospel – and gospel proclamation, not political lobbying, is the only means to achieve God’s purposes.

William Taylor - Were the Chancellor of the Exchequer to have a nation ‘ordered’ according to Paul’s teaching in 1 Thessalonians 4:1 – 12 all her problems would disappear! The Christian way is God’s way, and God’s way is the best way. But what produces such a radical change in conduct? The engine that drives gospel living is the gospel – and gospel proclamation, not political lobbying, is the only means to achieve God’s purposes.

Tim Sheppard - So often those in power make us question whether God is really in control, and whether it is worth standing out as Christians. Daniel 7 records a vivid and unsettling dream that helps us make sense of a world marked by political upheaval and hostile powers. Yet at its centre stands a breathtaking vision of Jesus and his people—a vision that leaves us in no doubt which side we should want to be on.

Tim Sheppard - So often those in power make us question whether God is really in control, and whether it is worth standing out as Christians. Daniel 7 records a vivid and unsettling dream that helps us make sense of a world marked by political upheaval and hostile powers. Yet at its centre stands a breathtaking vision of Jesus and his people—a vision that leaves us in no doubt which side we should want to be on.

William Taylor - The first item on Paul’s list of new behaviours for a new Christian disciple is sex. The Christian gospel is nothing if not applied. The Christian community will be radically different because the Christian disciple has been called holy by the holy God.

William Taylor - The first item on Paul’s list of new behaviours for a new Christian disciple is sex. The Christian gospel is nothing if not applied. The Christian community will be radically different because the Christian disciple has been called holy by the holy God.

Phil Hudson - When the state is ‘friendly’ towards Christians, we might assume we won’t have to make a costly stand to remain faithful to the Lord. Daniel 6 shows us that even under ‘friendly’ rulers, moments will come when we need to choose between human favour or faithfulness to the Lord. And then it shows us that even ‘friendly’ rulers cannot save us, so we must stand firm with our God who alone is sovereign and saves to the uttermost.

Tim Sheppard - Life can feel like white-water rafting through dangerous rapids. As the waters churn around us, countless voices offer rescue. Daniel 6 exposes the limits of even the most powerful and well-intentioned human saviours. God alone can truly deliver. When the river of life finally throws us from the boat—as one day it must—whose arm will we be found holding?

George Diwakar - What are the real priorities of the Christian life? In 1 Thessalonians 3:11–13, Paul reveals the goals he prays for every believer and church: gospel proclamation, overflowing love for people, and perseverance until Christ returns.

Aneirin Glyn - The apostle Paul delighted in believers standing firm. This compelled him to pray continually, and from the content of his prayer we see what matters in the Christian life.