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BIBLE FUN

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Thank you I know it was You, Lord!

Don’t wait until tomorrow

WHO’S in the NEWS? • Bear Grylls gets baptised in the Jordan River

JOY! NEWS • KEEPING CHRISTIANS INFORMED

NETANYAHU MADE HISTORY AT THE UNITED NATIONS! • “When the Palestinians see that most of the Arab world has reconciled itself to the Jewish state, they too will be more likely to abandon the fantasy of destroying Israel and finally embrace a path of genuine peace with it.”

A NEW MIDDLE EAST • This is an extract from the address, spoken by Netanyahu:

The Anglican Church’s controversial political stance on Israel

10 facts about PALESTINE • In the last month, we have witnessed a horrific and brutal war between Palestine and Israel. Many lives have been lost and much blood has been shed. As the world watches from afar, and many people are divided on their opinions, we thought it best to provide our readers with a little more information about Palestine.

ANOTHER HOLOCAUST • Murdered because you are Jewish

THE RIGHTEOUS REMNANT Stand boldly for South Africa! • It is a time for deep reflection, prayer, and strategic action as we meditate on the future of the beautiful nation of South Africa and its prophetic and redemptive purpose.

CONTINUING A LEGACY OF FAITH Interview with Franklin Graham

DID YOU KNOW?

CHARACTERS OF THE BIBLE King Saul

THE PARABLES OF JESUS • The lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son Luke 15:1-32

The 10 PLAGUES in Egypt • EXODUS 7-12

Let Him RESTORE your soul

TWO GOSPEL CAMPAIGNS in Angola’s capital city

‘I can dream big with Jesus on my side!’

FAITH UNDER FIRE • FEBA’s broadcasts are sparking a revolution in China!

The significance of a father's influence

Why the nuclear family has to go!

Early childhood development A BIBLICAL APPROACH

Helping Gen Z

Becoming the hands and feet of blessing in Israel

A new day of Pentecost The importance of prayer

God’s love is to be shared

Salvation Prayer

A devoted citizen leaves a legacy

3 points to ponder on compromise

SPORT Gift to enjoy or idol to be worshipped?

DONNA CAROL GRAY • Shifting towards what matters

The joy of being a Christian

Dealing with different perspectives

CROSSWORD

From tragedy to purpose: a life spared

Living with the right PURPOSE

From despair to hope • Testimonies of faith & healing

CLONING & the sanctity of human life