Our chapter (32) in Isaiah starts, “Behold a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice.”  This surely visualises God’s king, the Lord Jesus, at last reigning over the earth.   There will also be “princes” reigning  who ”will rule with justice.” At last the world will experience true justice.  The words of the prophecy imply the “reign” will initially be against a scene in which the world has become “a dry place” and “a weary land” [v.2]

The “princes” who “will rule” will provide “a shelter from the storm” that occurs as the world is transformed and comes to accept the fact that there is an all-righteous king reigning. True justice will at last happen, “the fool will no more be called noble, nor the scoundrel said to be honourable.” [v.5]   Human hearts will no longer be “busy with iniquity to practice ungodliness, to utter error concerning the LORD.” [v.6] May we, by the grace of God, be there among the “noble (who) plan noble things…” [v.8]  The time will  then develop “when the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness quietness and trust forever” [v.17]    

Jesus told his disciples, “when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” [Matt. 19 v.28]   In Revelation he said, “The one who conquers and who keeps my works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations” [Rev 2 v.26], surely these are the “princes” mentioned in our Isaiah chapter who “will rule with justice” as we read in v. 2..

We must make sure we are God’s people now who “hold the faith in Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory” [James 2 v.1, also today’s reading].  And then in that day, looking at v.18 in our Isaiah chapter, we will be among those of whom God says, “My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.”  

The letter of James, after words of greeting in the first verse, then gives some blunt but valuable advice, “Count it all joy, my brothers (and sisters), when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.  And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete …”

Count it all joy!!  James, we conclude, means ‘spiritual joy’ in the heart.  Can we not experience this, especially when we look back on a difficult series of events in our lives; should not at least some of the Israelites have felt this as they came to Mt. Sinai – and the disciples as they realized their Lord was alive again?  How the hearts of some burned within them.  What kind of joy is experienced in these situations?

Then we note what James next states!  “and let steadfastness have its full effect that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing” [v.4]   Perfection!?  That is, perfect faith – that sees their life from the Lord’s perspective – and in that way – lacks nothing that matters – especially in an eternal sense.  Even the events in the world are seen from this perspective – we know more and more surely that the Lord is in control. especially when we sense the divinely ordained end is near.  James then says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”[v.5]  But there is a vital qualification to this asking!  We must “ask in faith with no doubting” [v.6]  A person who doubts, in his approach to God, “must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord.” [v.7]   Our lives, our minds must have a constant ingredient of genuine faith in them.  James stresses that those who do not have this – increasingly have minds that are “driven and tossed” like the sea waves, he (or she) says James “is a double minded man, unstable in all his ways.”[v.8]

Our world tempts us, tests us, toward double-mindedness.  Let us fix in our minds the outstanding message of James that when we “meet trials of various kinds” we “count it all joy” because we see our lives from God’s perspective.  We take comfort from the lessons of the past, the trials of faith that should have strengthened us.  In a few days we will read Peter’s first epistle, let us note his words, that we must live “as good stewards of God’s varied grace … as one who serves by the strength that God supplies.”[4 v.10,11]

Once again God’s words through Isaiah attracted our thoughts.  There are so many parallels today with the attitudes the LORD was seeking to counteract in Israel in the time of Isaiah.  The message the prophet was to convey was, “For thus said the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, ‘In returning (or repentance, mg) and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.’ But you were unwilling …” [30 v.15]

In v. 18 this is repeated with added emphasis, “… the LORD waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you.  For the LORD is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.”  

We see that the LORD’s words to the people through Isaiah have remarkable parallels in the words of Jesus – remember the invitations to the wedding banquet – and the poor response – see Matt 22 v.3 and John’s record of Jesus saying, “the Scriptures … bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me … you do not have the love of God within you.” [John 5 v.39-41]  What would he say to you?

As we read each day – let us make sure we see the “witness” of the Scriptures.  There are also some thought parallels in today’s final chapter in Hebrews, “Keep your life free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, ‘I will never leave you or forsake you.’ So that we can confidently say, the Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?’” [v.5,6]  Paul writes of the sacrifices we should make, to be content, to have no love of money.  He reminds and stresses, our Lord sacrificed himself “in order to sanctify the people through his own blood” [v.12] 

 And then v.15 should jump out to attract our thoughts, “Through him then let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name … for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” [v.16] Let us make sure they are pleasing to us – and come genuinely from our hearts – a contrast to the noise and show in the Temple in the days of Isaiah, Jesus and Paul; learning that “in quietness and in trust shall be (y)our strength.”

How many can read the Bible – as a whole – and really make sense of it, so that it speaks to them in their heart, and stirs them to live their lives really conscious of God and of his Son?  This question came to mind as we pondered the message in Isaiah today – parts of it evidently a commentary on the attitudes of many in the prophets’ day, many had failed to develop a real ‘living’ relationship with God.

After recording a vision of what will happen to people at the time when “the multitude of all the nations be that fight against Mount Zion …”  This vision “shall be like a dream, a vision in the night” [29 v.8] In v.11 the condemnation is  made, “the vision of all this has become to you like the words of a book that is sealed” [v.11].  The people are like those who refuse to read “when men give it to one who can read, saying ‘Read this,’ he says, ‘I cannot, for it is sealed.’”

But it is clear that this is an excuse – for a remarkable statement is made in v.13 &14  “And the Lord said, ‘Because this people draw near to me with their mouth and honour me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men …. the wisdom of their wise men shall perish …”  It is human wisdom that perishes, they are told they “turn things upside down!  Shall the potter be regarded as the clay,   that the thing made should say of its maker, ‘He did  not make me’” [v.16] – today many would add – ‘I just evolved.’

How well these words apply to the human ‘wisdom’ of today – God’s word is “a book that is sealed” . We must remember that there is no middle path – if we do not apply our minds to the true meaning of God’s words then it “is sealed” for us.  The day is coming, God’s word says, as we read on in v.19 & 20, when “the meek shall obtain fresh joy in the LORD and the poor among mankind shall exult in the Holy One of Israel. For the ruthless shall come to nothing and the scoffer cease.”   There is no point in being aware of the vision of God’s ultimate action against the nations of the earth if we only “honour” God “with our lips” refusing to apply our minds to unseal his book. 

Today we read the well known 11th chapter of Hebrews, it starts, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”  This is the vital lesson we must take to heart in reading this chapter – that having faith is having a state of mind that must cause us to lead different lives, different priorities – to have different aims. We live our lives in service to our Saviour – accomplishing things in his service.  Read the chapter, noticing how often the words “By faith” occur.  “By faith Noah …by faith Abraham …  by faith Sarah …”

Our faith is not just something we talk about – or listen to others talking about.  We read today of many examples of men and women of faith, highlighting in many cases some particular deed that proved the nature of their faith.  It is most valuable to look on into the first 2 verses of tomorrow’s chapter., it starts “Therefore” – therefore we should put the chapter break after verse 2.

  “Therefore since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses (all those examples of men and women of faith in ch. 11), let us also lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith …”  

We must each search our hearts as to how effectively we are living our lives so that he sees that our faith has developed real strength, that we have acquired a real sense of teamwork with our Saviour and our God. That our lives demonstrate that we are “working together with him” [2 Cor. 6 v.1] 

May we all be able to look back on our lives, on our journey in developing greater and greater faith to see how we have been “made strong out of weakness” [v.34] because we have developed a real “conviction of things not seen” and “we are not of those who shrink back … but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.” [10 v.39] 

Our Isaiah and Hebrews readings provide an abundance of thoughts today.  Some verses encourage peace of mind, others a sense of awe at what is coming on the world – the judgements our godless world deserves.  Ch. 26 in Isaiah is a grouping of quite contrasting revelations from God – verses 3 and 4 are worthy of being memorised. 

“You will keep him (her) in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he (she) trusts in you.  Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.”  How wonderful to have a mind that is “stayed on” God, the only foundation for “perfect peace” in a world which knows no peace: no peace between nations – yes – but more vital than that – no trust and peace between individuals. 

The reign of Jesus returned to the earth will see the time “when your judgements are in the earth, the inhabitants of the earth learn righteousness…” [v.9]  But at the moment, as in Isaiah’s day, “O LORD your hand is lifted up, but they do not see it.” [v.11]. 

 May we “see” the Lord’s hand so that the next verse is true for us, “O LORD, you will ordain peace for us; you have done for us all our works.” [v.12] because those works have been done in the strength that God gives to us – and then we will heed the warning given in v.20,21 “… my people, enter your chambers, and shut your doors behind you; hide yourselves for a little while until the fury has passed by.  For behold the LORD is coming out from his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth …”

There are words in our Hebrews reading which dovetail in with these;  “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works … encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” [ch. 10 v.23-25]  This is the only way to achieve and maintain “perfect peace.” 

A @Christadelphians Video: *[Inspiring] Join us in this thought-provoking episode of the Watchman Report as we explore the fascinating role of Yemen in Bible prophecy. We provide an insightful, expositional journey from its ancient biblical identity as 'Sheba' to its current place in a turbulent Middle East, and reveal its wonderful, prophesied future in the Kingdom of God.**Chapters:*00:00 - Introduction: A Biblical Standpoint on World News00:24 - Yemen's Geography and Modern Conflict00:42 - Ezekiel 38: The Great Invasion & Sheba's Objection01:26 - The Queen of Sheba and Yemen's Ancient Identity02:11 - British Influence and Yemen's Modern History02:58 - The Rise of the Houthis and Ongoing Civil War03:45 - Current Tensions and International Stance04:22 - Prophetic Alignment: Yemen's Future Voice04:45 - Psalm 72 & Isaiah 60: Yemen's Glorious Future Under Christ05:52 - Conclusion and Final Encouragement*Key Bible Verses:*📖 Ezekiel 38:13📖 1 Kings 10:1📖 Psalm 72:1-2, 10-11📖 Isaiah 60:6*Tags:* Bible prophecy, Yemen prophecy, Sheba in the Bible, Ezekiel 38, Middle East prophecy, Watchman Report, Christadelphian Bible study, End times prophecy, Biblical analysis, Queen of Sheba, Bible teaching, Scripture exposition, Bible truth, Biblical perspective on news.We are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today

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**Video Title:** The Christadelphians: #13 A Priest Forever – Harry Tennant

**Description:**

In this **outstanding** and **thought-provoking** presentation, we explore a question that lies at the very heart of God’s purpose: *Who will be the promised King?* If human sinfulness doomed Israel’s kingdom, how can anything better emerge? The answer is **revealing** and breathtaking.

Join us as we trace the golden thread of prophecy from Jacob’s blessing over Judah to God’s unbreakable covenant with David. We then examine Nebuchadnezzar’s dream—a **wonderful**, divinely given panorama of world empires—and the mysterious stone that smashes them all. This stone, we learn, is none other than Christ Himself, the Priest-King forever.

This **expositional** journey is packed with **insightful** connections between Genesis, Ezekiel, Daniel and the New Testament, demonstrating that God’s Kingdom on earth with Christ as King is the Bible’s clearest hope. If you long for a world of righteousness and peace, this video will inspire and strengthen your faith.

**📖 Bible Verse Categories:**

- 📖 Genesis 49:10 – The sceptre of Judah

- 📖 Genesis 22:17-18 – Abraham’s seed blessing all nations

- 📖 1 Chronicles 17:11-14 – God’s covenant with David

- 📖 Ezekiel 21:27 – He whose right it is

- 📖 Daniel 2:44 – The kingdom set up by God

- 📖 Psalm 118:22-23 – The rejected cornerstone

- 📖 Isaiah 9:6-7 – The Prince of Peace

- 📖 Luke 1:32-33 – The throne of His father David

- 📖 Revelation 5:9-10 – We shall reign on the earth

**Chapters:**

00:00 – Introduction: Who Will Be the King?

01:22 – The Sceptre of Judah (Genesis 49:10)

03:03 – Abraham’s Seed: Blessing to All Nations

04:28 – God’s Unbreakable Covenant with David

06:16 – The Promised King: Right to Reign

07:07 – Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream: The Colossal Statue

10:31 – Interpreting the Dream: World Empires Revealed

13:31 – The Stone Cut Without Hands: It Is Christ

16:08 – Christ the King: A Cascade of Scriptures

24:26 – The Coming Kingdom: Resurrection and Judgment

25:24 – The Stone Smites: A New World Order Begins

35:16 – Closing Encouragement & Community Call

We are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

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A @Christadelphians Video: [Inspiring] **Ai Summary** – Thought-provoking, insightful, and wonderfully expositional, this outstanding episode of *The Bible Standard* reveals why humility is essential when wrestling with Scripture’s most puzzling passages. We, as Christadelphians, explore the strange case of King Saul’s age—does the Hebrew really say he was one year old?—and the textual twists behind Lamentations 3: “we are not consumed.” We also dive into the cutting‑edge debate over Greek verbs: do they really tell us *when* something happened, or just *how* the author saw it? This is a wonderfully revealing journey into the “things we still don’t know,” reminding us that following God is a process of continual learning, not stagnant certainty.**📖 Bible Verse Category** 📖 1 Samuel 13:1 – Saul’s age and reign (Hebrew: “one year old… two years”) 📖 2 Samuel 2:10 – Ish‑bosheth’s age formula 📖 2 Samuel 5:4 – David’s age formula 📖 Lamentations 3:22‑23 – “we are not consumed” vs. “his mercies never cease” 📖 Acts 13:21 – Paul’s reference to 40 years **Chapters** 00:00 – Introduction: Why we still don’t know 00:09 – The need for humility in translation 00:44 – The “baby king”: Saul’s age problem 01:06 – Comparing translations (KJV, ESV, NASB, NIV) 02:50 – The Hebrew says: “Saul was one year old” 04:47 – Transmission gaps and missing numbers 06:58 – Lamentations 3: “Not consumed” or “never ceases”? 09:40 – Amending the Hebrew (Septuagint, Targums, Syriac) 11:14 – Adding words vs. removing letters 12:38 – Greek verb debate: tense, time, or aspect? 14:22 – Paradigm shifts in Greek scholarship (1996–2015) 15:57 – Even scholars disagree – why we can’t be dogmatic 17:14 – Conclusion: translation as a process, not stagnation 17:56 – Next time: diversity in translation teams 18:18 – Outro and channel reminder **Tags** Bible translation, textual criticism, Hebrew verb, Greek verb, verbal aspect, Saul's age, Lamentations 3, Septuagint, King James Version, ESV, NASB, NIV, humility in Bible study, Christadelphians, Bible Standard, expositional teaching, things we don't know, Scripture transmission, biblical scholarship We are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

A Christadelphian Video:In this interview, Justin Reich talks about how he came into the Truth, having not been brought up as a Christadelphian. Having been encouraged to come along to Christadelphian events by his aunt and uncle, Justin highlights the need for good influences, and the importance of perceiving what the Word of God has to offer, in contrast to the world.Justin’s experiences demonstrate the need for everyone to engage with the comforting message of the Bible, and the fact that God is always helping us to grow in every circumstance of life. Justin has some sound advice for those wishing to share the Gospel, and also for those who are on their own journey of discovering the wonderful truth contained within Scripture and the beauty of fellowship with like-minded believers.