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Search Magazine #250 (October/November 2025)

A wide variety of interesting and helpful articles by different authors.

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Amos, although from the southern kingdom of Judah, was sent to the northern kingdom of Israel, and his prophecy is one of the key exponents of justice and righteousness in the whole of the Old Testament.

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The Message of the Synoptic Gospels

This book explores the Synoptic Gospels through seven chronological phases, each marking a different stage in the Lord’s earthly ministry. It will provide Christian readers with a clearer understanding of the nature of the Lord's mission to Israel and beyond.

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1 Thessalonians Study 5

This last study on 1 Thessalonians is in three parts.

First, Michael Penny considers 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 and discusses what is ‘The Day of the Lord’ and when is it to be?

Then, W M Henry takes us through 5:12-28.

And finally, W M Henry gives an excellent overview/summary of the whole letter.

This Month's Features

The I AM statements of Jesus

Ten interesting and helpful studies.

  • 1.  Ego Eimi and its meaning
  • 2. “I AM” as part of Jesus’ identity
  • 3. I am the Bread of Life (John 6:25-29)
  • 4. I am the Light of the World (John 8:12; 9:5)
  • 5. I am the Door for the sheep (John 10:1-10)
  • 6. I am the Good Shepherd (John 10:11-18)
  • 7. I am the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:17-26)
  • 8. I am the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:1-14)
  • 9. I am the True Vine (John 15:1-17)
  • 10. The Message of the Metaphors
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No. 3: I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

When Jesus said “I am the light of the world”, the temple and Jerusalem were lit up by four massive menorahs standing 75 feet high in the Court of the Women. They symbolised the pillar of fire that Israel followed in the wilderness but now … the true “light of the world” was in their midst. Would they follow Him?

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The Seven Sayings

One of the things Jesus said to her was, "“I, the one speaking to you—I am he.”

What else did He say to her?

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