Episodes

Friday Jun 12, 2020
Friday Jun 12, 2020
In this next episode of the Bible’s story, John Benton (Pastors' Academy) explains that the idea of God’s kingdom becomes central for the hopes of Israel and God’s unfolding plan of salvation.
2 Samuel | 1-2 Kings | 1-2 Chronicles

Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
As the story of God's Salvation plan continues in Joshua, Judges, Ruth and 1 Samuel, the major issues which emerge as Israel enters and possesses the land are those of leadership and the people’s natural waywardness.

Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
John Benton (Pastors' Academy) surveys the Salvation Plan in the books of Exodus = God’s redemption of Israel | Leviticus = protocol for relationship between God and his people | Numbers = journey through the desert |Deuteronomy = God’s instructions as Israel enters the Promised Land

Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
In the next episode of the Salvation Plan, John Benton (Pastors' Academy) tells us how the God's purposes move forward during the period of the Patriarchs. He says:
"To this man, Abram, God makes the most fantastic promise (an unconditional covenant) which becomes one of the major keys for understanding the whole of Scripture and God’s salvation plan."
"Choosing Jacob shows that God’s grace is not a reward for being good. Salvation is by grace not merits."

Tuesday May 19, 2020
Prayer Waves May 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Our May Prayer Waves for 2020 contains an interview with Paul Brunning on becoming GBM's new Head of Communications.

Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
In the second episode of the Salvation Plan, John Benton (Pastors' Academy) gives an overview of the spread of sin and its consequences for creation based on Genesis 3 to 11.
Yet, there is the promise of grace and a Saviour!
And there's more from Malcolm Ryan on the purpose of creation.

Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
BRAND NEW SERIES !!
The Bible’s story is the history of the world, but with a particular focus - God’s salvation plan. In this episode John Benton (The Pastors’ Academy) looks at the creation of the world and mankind in Genesis 1 and 2.
In A Pastor Talks, Malcolm Ryan reflects on mankind's created purpose.

Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
Last in the Serving Today series from the archives on Dealing with Disasters.
Dr John Hall urges church leaders to “be sensitive … [with those who] are traumatised by their ordeals … don’t push them too hard … the first thing to do is to listen to them”
His advice is to preach Christ and the love of God; use biblical illustrations; love and encourage God’s people; praying that they will trust and submit to God’s will and hope in the coming glory.

Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
More from the archives in the Serving Today series Dealing with Disasters.
Dr John Hall says that to care pastorally for those in distress involves praying, visiting, reminding people of Bible truths, and practical aid as you are able to give it.
“Be willing to listen to them, allow them time to reach their own conclusions as they are dealing with their troubles.”

Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
More from the archives in the Serving Today series Dealing with Disasters.
Doing good to all is a principle that applies to every believer when it comes to helping others affected by disaster. Pastors and elders have the specific task of bringing God’s word but this doesn’t mean having no involvement in practical matters, far from it, says Dr John Hall.