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A @Christadelphians Video: [Actual, provable Bible Truth] awaits in this thought-provoking and deeply expositional study, "The Appointed Time #5: From Desolation to Restoration." This outstanding presentation takes us on a remarkable journey through the prophecies of Daniel, revealing the powerful timeline of God's plan for His people and His Holy City. We delve into the mysterious phrase "the abomination of desolation," uncovering its historical fulfilments and its profound connection to our future hope. This is a wonderful and inspiring exploration of Scripture that will strengthen your faith and deepen your understanding of God’s unfolding purpose.We begin by examining the abomination of desolation, a pattern of false worship and desecration that appears not once, but four times in Daniel's prophecy. From Antiochus Epiphanes’ defilement of the temple in 167 BC, to the Roman armies surrounding Jerusalem in AD 70, we see the tragic consequences of rejecting God’s Son. But the prophecy doesn't end there; it points forward to a third and final abomination, the Dome of the Rock, a structure that has stood on the Temple Mount for centuries.This brings us to the heart of the study: the incredible time periods of the 1290 and 1335 days. By applying the day-for-a-year principle, we trace the 1290 years from the Babylonian invasions (599-598 BC) to the completion of the Dome of the Rock (691-692 AD). This revelation provides a solid anchor for understanding the final 1335-year period, which points to a future date of immense significance—a time of blessing and resurrection.Join us as we work through the 2300-day prophecy of Daniel 8, exploring the vision of the Ram and the Goat and the rise of the Roman horn. This is a challenging but rewarding study that builds to an incredible climax: the hope of the resurrection, the cleansing of the sanctuary, and the ultimate restoration of all things under the Kingdom of God. We pray this study encourages you to watch and pray, longing for that appointed day.**Chapters:**00:00 - Introduction: From Desolation to Restoration01:36 - Four Key Questions02:29 - The Four Occurrences of the Abomination03:33 - Defining the Abomination of Desolation04:27 - The First Abomination: Antiochus Epiphanes06:05 - The Second Abomination: Rome in AD 7016:47 - The Roman Power Given by God18:56 - Daniel 9: The Ongoing Desolation20:44 - The 2300 Days: A Time of Trampling24:36 - 1967 and the Cleansing of the Sanctuary29:20 - The Three Abominations Summarised30:04 - The 1290 Days: A Start and a Finish33:33 - The Third Abomination: The Dome of the Rock38:27 - The 1335 Days: The Final Blessing41:09 - The Sequential Timeline: A New Understanding44:19 - 2026/2027 and the Hope of the Resurrection45:42 - One Day... The Restoration of All Things49:19 - Conclusion: Watching and Praying**Bible Verse Category:**📖 Daniel 12:11, 📖 Daniel 8:13-14, 📖 Daniel 9:26-27, 📖 Daniel 11:31, 📖 Daniel 8:3-7, 📖 2 Chronicles 36:7, 📖 2 Kings 24:13**Tags:**Bible Study, Prophecy, Book of Daniel, Abomination of Desolation, End Times, Bible Prophecy, Christadelphian, Bible Standard, 1290 Days, 1335 Days, 2300 Days, Dome of the Rock, Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Second Coming, Resurrection, Bible Truth, ExpositionalWe 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!

We have 3 quite dramatic, but also quite diverse readings today.  First the confrontation of Elijah with Ahab.  It is clear God is in control and directing the course of events in the wayward northern kingdom, but there are still a few worthy left, at least 100, which Obadiah had hidden in a cave.  God’s punishment on Ahab’s kingdom for its godlessness is a terrible drought.

In Jeremiah we read that he and the remnant of the people are still in Egypt, where the people had been determined to go, also being determined to continue worshipping idols, especially “the queen of heaven”.  Most of them perish in their godlessness, but again there is a remnant, “a few in number,” who, says the LORD through Jeremiah, “shall return from the land of Egypt” [ch.44 v.28]  Paul’s letter to the Corinthians has parallels to this, he makes some extraordinary but wonderful statements about the privileged position true believers have before God, but many in Corinth, at this stage, failed to appreciate this.  “You are God’s field, God’s building” [3 v.9], he tells them.  “The wisdom of the this world is folly with God” [v.19] We saw this with Ahab and with those who insisted in going down to Egypt. 

“Do you not know.”  Paul asks them, “that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?  If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him.  For God’s Temple is holy and you are that temple.” [v.16,17]  The awesome reality in our lives is to genuinely sense the presence of God with us – IN us – as a spiritual temple in which God dwells. It is evident that Elijah and Jeremiah sensed this. Tomorrow, we will read of how Elijah tried to escape from this realization.

Over the years there has been times of spiritually unhealthy discussion as to whether we possess the Holy Spirit today.   We do not, it is the other way round, the Spirit of God possesses true believers,  as Paul told the men of Athens, “he is actually not far from each one of us, for ‘In him we live and move and have our being.’” [Acts 17 v.27,28] “Do you not know” this?

Today we started reading Paul’s letters to the Corinthians.  He tells the believers there that they have been “sanctified (i.e. declared to be holy) in Christ Jesus” and “called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus” [v.2]   So all genuine believers are “saints” – that is, as in Paul’s definition of what makes a person a saint.  

A saint is any and every person who is separated from the ways of the world and aims to make their character more and more like that of Jesus – Paul is the outstanding example of someone who achieved this.  Paul is most concerned that the believers in Corinth are not making much progress in developing this although they had benefited from the wonderful “grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge” [v.5]

They had initially put to one side as of no value the things the world counted as being of value.  They began a new life, the things they talked about – and sought more knowledge about these most important things  – at least they did this at first!  But as we read Paul’s two letters to them we see he has many concerns, coming to understand that many of them were not continuing in the same way as they started.  He encourages them to “wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. “ [v.7,8]  This is equally a message for you and me.  They must grow, says Paul, and become mature, he tells them, “among the mature we do impart wisdom, also it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age who are doomed to pass away.  But we import a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory.” [ch. 2 v.6-8]  God’s word is the source of that wisdom for us, let us make sure we feed our minds on it every day.  

A @Christadelphians Video: [Actual, provable Bible Truth] We are confronted with the profound reality that the family unit is not an accident of human evolution. It is a divinely orchestrated design, established by God to be the primary environment for salvation. Within this sacred structure, the role of the mother is uniquely critical. As we explore this subject, we uncover the wisdom of a Creator who uses the natural maternal instincts to teach the spiritual, elevating the role of a godly mother to one of immense eternal significance.This thought-provoking and insightful presentation, "God's Wisdom in the Family Design #4: A Mother’s Unique Role and Responsibilities," delivered by brother Ken Styles, is a wonderful and expositional study. It masterfully reveals the special spiritual sensitivity and influence God has placed upon mothers, challenging the world's devaluation of this sacred role. It is an outstanding call to recognise that the home is a kingdom-heading environment, and the mother is its primary architect. This revealing study demonstrates how a mother's daily life is the living Bible for her children, showing them the commandments of Christ put into practice.**Chapters:**00:00 - Introduction & Review: The Purpose of the Family03:54 - The Danger of Spiritual Abuse04:30 - A Moral Implication: Raising God's Children05:28 - The Metaphor of the Arrow05:50 - An Appeal to the Ecclesial Family10:42 - The Blessing of Conception13:48 - The Wisdom Behind God's Hatred of Sexual Sin17:40 - Introduction: The Mother’s Special Role18:52 - Unique Qualities & The Godly Environment20:33 - Living the Word: More Than Just Reading21:53 - The Mother's Spiritual Influence25:55 - Who is Saving Whom? A Beautiful Paradox28:34 - The Spiritual Basis for a Mother's Role (Titus, Timothy, Proverbs)30:32 - Humorous Moments & The Power of Apology35:52 - Teaching God's Supremacy in Practical Terms44:03 - Personal Insight: The Family Rule Board50:13 - A Story of Correction & God's Saving Purpose52:46 - Conclusion: The Big Picture**Bible Verse Category:**📖 Psalm 127:3 - "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."📖 Jeremiah 1:5 - "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee..."📖 Titus 2:4 - "...teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children..."📖 1 Timothy 5:14 - "...marry, bear children, guide the house..."📖 1 Timothy 2:15 - "...she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith..."📖 Proverbs 31:27 - "She looketh well to the ways of her household..."📖 Romans 15:3 - "For even Christ pleased not himself..."**Tags:**God's wisdom, family design, mother's role, parenting, Christadelphian, Bible study, godly mother, raising children, family unit, spiritual influence, parenting tips, Bible principles, salvation, kingdom family, godly parenting, mother's influence, spiritual development, family rules, biblical parenting, motherhoodWe 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 @Christadelphians Video: [Actual, provable Bible Truth] We are delving into one of the most thought-provoking and insightful prophetic threads in all of Scripture. This expositional study on the 1260-year dominion of the Little Horn is outstanding in its clarity, revealing how Bible prophecy maps perfectly onto the timeline of history. Join us for a wonderful journey through the books of Daniel and Revelation as we uncover the identity of this power and witness God's sovereign hand at work.In this powerful session, we trace the prophetic timeline from the height of the Roman Empire, through its fragmentation, and the subsequent rise of a unique religious-political power. We analyse the principle of prophecy by repetition and expansion, showing how God highlights what truly matters. Witness the historical shift from persecution to imperial favour under Constantine, the church's embrace of political power, and the incredible fulfilment of Daniel's vision. From the breaking up of Rome to the rise of the Papacy and its remarkable domination, we prove that history is simply prophecy unveiled.**Chapters:**00:00 - Introduction & The Principle of Repetition in Prophecy04:45 - The Foundation: Nebuchadnezzar's Image (Daniel 2)06:00 - The Fourth Beast of Daniel 7: The Roman Empire10:00 - The Historical Fly-Through: From Pagan Rome to Constantine13:30 - Constantine's Influence and the Politicisation of the Church19:30 - The Splitting of the Empire & The Rise of the Ten Horns22:00 - Identifying the Little Horn: The Papal Power25:30 - The Pompous Words & Historical Claims of the Papacy28:00 - The Handover of Authority (AD 538) & The Key Historical Anchors31:30 - The Rise of the Holy Roman Empire & The Two Beasts37:00 - The Humiliation of Kings (The Road to Canossa)39:30 - The Persecution of the Saints & The Inquisition42:00 - The Turning Point: The French Revolution & The Rise of Napoleon44:30 - The End of Temporal Power (1798 & 1870) & Conclusion46:50 - Looking Ahead to Part Two & Call to Action**Bible Verse Category:**📖 Daniel 2:44 - The Kingdom of God📖 Daniel 7:7-8 - The Fourth Beast & The Little Horn📖 Daniel 7:19-22 - The War Against the Saints📖 Daniel 7:25 - The Time, Times, and Dividing of a Time📖 Revelation 12:10 - The Kingdom as They Saw It📖 Revelation 13:2 - The Dragon Gives Power📖 Revelation 13:11-12 - The Beast of the Earth**Tags:**Bible Prophecy, Book of Daniel, Revelation, 1260 days, Little Horn, Roman Empire, Constantine, Papacy, History, Bible Study, Christadelphian, End Times, Prophecy Fulfilled, Apocalyptic, Biblical Exposition, Daniel 7, Prophetic Timeline, Truth**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!**

The people of Judah who remain in the land, are confused and bewildered, after the Babylonians take the king and the important people to Babylon as captives.  They are leaderless after Gedaliah, the leading official whom the Babylonians appointed, is murdered. They approach Jeremiah for guidance, after all he had for years brought messages from God warning of the disaster that had now come on Jerusalem. We read today how they said to him, “pray to the LORD your God for us … because we are left but few … that the LORD your God may show us the way we should go and the thing we should do” [ch. 42 v,2,3]  The people see God as Jeremiah’s God, not theirs.  

Jeremiah corrects them as he replies, “I have heard you.  Behold, I will pray to the LORD your God according to your request, and whatever the LORD answers you I will tell you.  I will keep nothing back …” [v.4] They respond appropriately and end up saying, “ … may it be well with us when we obey the voice of the LORD our God.” [v.6]

Ten days later (v.7) Jeremiah is able to tell them that the LORD says there will be blessings “If you remain in the land” [v.9,10]  But they had already fixed in their hearts an intention to go to the presumed security of Egypt.  This illustrates the waywardness of human nature, the lack of most of a real consciousness of God’s will and guidance. 

In the centuries since the advent of Christ, how many go to the Bible looking for evidence of what to believe? Rather, they go looking for evidence to support what they want to believe,  such as believing that faithful followers of Christ go to heaven when they die.  In this effort they distort the meaning of one or two texts, ignoring their context, so as to believe as they desire. John clearly states in his gospel that ”No one has ascended to heaven” [ch.3 v.13] except Jesus.  What did Paul expect?  In his last letter we read, “ … there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me but to all …” [2 Tim 4 v.8]  

A parallel tragedy is that many are told and believe that all they need to do is to publicly confess that Jesus is their LORD and they will be saved, but we read today in Mark ch, 16 that “whoever believes and is baptised will be saved” [v.16].  Baptism is going down and being buried into the water and coming up again as a symbol of believing Christ died and then rose – and you need to belong to him.   Jesus insisted that John the Baptist should baptise him, telling John, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness” [Matt. 3 v.15], setting us the example.   So it is then, as we carefully read God’s word, it will “show us the way we should go.”

Mark’s account of the crucifixion includes the comment that “those who passed by (the cross) derided him, wagging their heads and saying, ‘Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself, and come down from the cross” [15 v.29-30]  Matthew’s account includes the added comment,” and we will believe …” 

Imagine the scene! Imagine the blindness of their minds at all he had done, wonders that climaxed with the raising of Lazarus after 4 days in the tomb.  At least one saying of Jesus had stuck in the their mind, his response to them when they asked, “What sign do you show us …” and his strange but thought challenging answer, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” [John 2 v.18,19]  Only later did the disciples understand.

There are those today who go to the Bible to misquote it, ignoring all the verses that say the opposite to what they want to believe.  They talk of the soul being immortal, but we read, “the soul who sins shall die” [Ezek 18 v.4]   They also talk of Jesus being co-equal with God and, in one sense, that is true: in John 17 v.20-23 we read how Jesus prays that believers, his genuine followers, “may all be one, just as you Father are in me, and I in you, that they also may be one in us, so that the world may believe that you sent me … that they may become perfectly one …” 

And so did the disciples became – never again did they argue as to who was to be the greatest.  May all genuine disciples of today make real progress in becoming “one” in this sense, and then, as Jesus prays, such believers “may be with me where I am, to see my glory …” [v.24] – and surely this is when he returns to earth. 

May none of us be like “those who passed by” – they “mocked him” saying if he came “down from the cross” they would “believe.” [v.32] He is now at the “door” and will very soon open the door – and then the mockers will “see and believe” – but it will be too late, he will shut the door on them – see Luke 13 v.25.  May we have the perception of “the Centurion, who stood facing him (and) saw that in this way he breathed his last (and) said, ‘Truly this man was the Son of God.’” [v.39]   We are not told what difference it made to this Centurion, but Roman historians tell us that there were hundreds of Christians in Rome in A D 64 (34 years later) and that Nero made them take the blame for the fire that destroyed much Rome; the Gospels show there were several Centurions who were not among “those who passed by.”   May we, as much as possible, be like those early believers, “who believed (and) were of one heart and soul” [Acts 4 v.32] 

Today we read the 72 verses of Mark ch. 14; it is a heart moving account, especially if read slowly and thoughtfully in a way that engages our heart and not just our mind. It is a fairly detailed record of the day before the arrest of Jesus and then of his arrest and how this shattered the faith of his disciples.  Their faith was based on sight, they were to learn that true faith is having “the eyes of your heart enlightening, that you may know …” [Eph. 2 v.18]

What is our faith based on?  Are we ready for a real test of our faith as this world falls apart? In some parts of the world real tests are taking place now. Let us make every effort to build up our faith so that when we sense his return is really imminent – and all around us is in increasing chaos – we firmly endure – until our faith is turned to sight.  Meditate on the scene when Jesus stood before the High Priest, and a mixture of witnesses made accusation against him because “the whole counsel were seeking testimony against Jesus to put him to death, but they found none …. Many bore false witness against him.” [v.55,56]  It was the middle of the night, we are in awe as we imagine the intense emotions!

The High Priest then asked Jesus, ‘Have you no answer to make?  … but he remained silent … Again the High Priest asked him, ‘Are you the Christ (the Messiah) …?’   “Then Jesus responded, “I am, and you will see the Son of man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.” [v.60-62]. From Jesus words’ in Luke 13 v.28, “there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God and you yourselves thrust out” [Luke 13 v.28] it is clear that his accusers will be raised to life to witness his return and glory.  What agony of horror, what utter dismay will fill their hearts!  Imagine it?   

A more important question will be our feelings when we are privileged to see this. Surely his coming is near, those younger in heart can surely say to each other ‘and you will see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom and ….’               And what?  We will see each other there too!  What feelings will be ours? We make sure of the answer now.

A @Christadelphians Video: [Actual, provable Bible Truth] We’re convinced that God’s design for the family is not just a set of ancient rules, but a profound, life-saving blueprint. In this outstanding, expositional study, we continue our journey through God's Wisdom in the Family Unit, moving from the marriage relationship into the broader family dynamic. We explore how the principles of Ephesians 5 and 1 Peter 3 are not merely for husbands and wives but provide a framework for the entire household, revealing how God uses our families to save us all.This is a thought-provoking and wonderful session that examines the family as God’s invention, designed to raise a godly seed. We discuss the critical responsibility parents have to model a godly life, the importance of a "kingdom heading" family objective, and the sobering reality of spiritual abuse. Ken Styles provides insightful, practical wisdom on handling imperfections, using family outings as teaching moments, and the powerful analogy of children being arrows aimed for the Kingdom. It’s a powerful reminder that our homes are the ideal environment for God to shape and save everyone within them.📖 **Bible Verse Categories**📖 Ephesians 5:22-33📖 1 Peter 3:1-7📖 Titus 2:3-5📖 Psalm 127:1-5📖 Psalm 51:16-17**Chapters:**00:00 - Introduction & Review of Marriage Principles01:43 - The Foundation of Spiritual Love05:52 - The Wife's Role and Spiritual Submission08:45 - Faith in God, Not in Man10:32 - Advice for Young People and Courting14:13 - The Wisdom of the Family Unit16:28 - The Family as a Tool for Salvation20:56 - Exposing Flaws and Teaching Righteousness25:11 - Dealing with Failures (Parents and Children)31:23 - The "Kingdom Heading" Family Strategy37:32 - Living a Godly Life: The Overarching Principle43:55 - The Warning Against Spiritual Abuse47:09 - Psalm 127: Children as God's Heritage54:51 - Children as Arrows: Aims for the Kingdom56:36 - Conclusion and Call to Action**Tags:**Christadelphian, Bible Truth, Family Unit, God's Wisdom, Marriage, Parenting, Raising Godly Children, Ephesians 5, Psalm 127, Spiritual Growth, Bible Study, Ken Styles, Kingdom of God, Christian Family, Practical DiscipleshipWe 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 @Christadelphians Video: [Actual, provable Bible Truth] We are delving into one of the most thought-provoking and insightful prophetic threads in all of Scripture. This expositional study on the 1260-year dominion of the Little Horn is outstanding in its clarity, revealing how Bible prophecy maps perfectly onto the timeline of history. Join us for a wonderful journey through the books of Daniel and Revelation as we uncover the identity of this power and witness God's sovereign hand at work.In this powerful session, we trace the prophetic timeline from the height of the Roman Empire, through its fragmentation, and the subsequent rise of a unique religious-political power. We analyse the principle of prophecy by repetition and expansion, showing how God highlights what truly matters. Witness the historical shift from persecution to imperial favour under Constantine, the church's embrace of political power, and the incredible fulfilment of Daniel's vision. From the breaking up of Rome to the rise of the Papacy and its remarkable domination, we prove that history is simply prophecy unveiled.*Chapters:*00:00 - Introduction & The Principle of Repetition in Prophecy04:45 - The Foundation: Nebuchadnezzar's Image (Daniel 2)06:00 - The Fourth Beast of Daniel 7: The Roman Empire10:00 - The Historical Fly-Through: From Pagan Rome to Constantine13:30 - Constantine's Influence and the Politicisation of the Church19:30 - The Splitting of the Empire & The Rise of the Ten Horns22:00 - Identifying the Little Horn: The Papal Power25:30 - The Pompous Words & Historical Claims of the Papacy28:00 - The Handover of Authority (AD 538) & The Key Historical Anchors31:30 - The Rise of the Holy Roman Empire & The Two Beasts37:00 - The Humiliation of Kings (The Road to Canossa)39:30 - The Persecution of the Saints & The Inquisition42:00 - The Turning Point: The French Revolution & The Rise of Napoleon44:30 - The End of Temporal Power (1798 & 1870) & Conclusion46:50 - Looking Ahead to Part Two & Call to Action*Bible Verse Category:*📖 Daniel 2:44 - The Kingdom of God📖 Daniel 7:7-8 - The Fourth Beast & The Little Horn📖 Daniel 7:19-22 - The War Against the Saints📖 Daniel 7:25 - The Time, Times, and Dividing of a Time📖 Revelation 12:10 - The Kingdom as They Saw It📖 Revelation 13:2 - The Dragon Gives Power📖 Revelation 13:11-12 - The Beast of the Earth*Tags:*Bible Prophecy, Book of Daniel, Revelation, 1260 days, Little Horn, Roman Empire, Constantine, Papacy, History, Bible Study, Christadelphian, End Times, Prophecy Fulfilled, Apocalyptic, Biblical Exposition, Daniel 7, Prophetic Timeline, Truth*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!*