2025 September/October

Adolescence in Christ

September 1, 2025

Growing Wheat “Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn” Matthew 13:30). — Ken Allison The wisdom found in God’s creation often mirrors the profound truths of our spiritual development in Christ Jesus. As believers, our journey reflects patterns seen in nature, offering insight into the seasons of growth, the […]

News and Views

September 1, 2025

PBI News Pastoral Bible Institute (PBI) Annual Report for year ended April 30, 2025The Directors of the Pastoral Bible Institute, Inc. (PBI) and the Editors of its publication, The Herald of Christ’s Kingdom, rejoice to have served another year in the work of the vineyard (Matthew 20:7). This past year saw many changes. Events worldwide have altered the economic, political, and social aspects of our time. The rapid pace of these events has surprised and shocked many. Not only Bible students, but […]

Today in Prophecy

September 1, 2025

Flooding in Texas “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and in various places there will befamines and earthquakes” (Matthew 24:7 NASB). The July 2025 flood in Texas devastated the nation as people saw the names of young victims and witnessed the destruction caused by fierce floodwaters. Questions arose about why adequate warning was not issued to allow victims to escape in time. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, the retired Army general who coordinated relief efforts in […]

Young Adult

September 1, 2025

Summer “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe in word, manner of life, love, faith, and purity” (1 Timothy 4:12. Scriptures from ASV unless otherwise noted). — Jim Parkinson The young adult has more skill and experience than the babe, and more physical strength than the grandparent. The challenge is to use it wisely. Abel used his youth to offer an acceptable sacrifice to Yehovah God; Cain did not (Genesis 4). Abraham’s nephew Lot […]

Autumn of the New Creation

September 1, 2025

Reflection, Maturity “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 3:15). — Jerry Wesol Autumn is a season of reflection, maturity, and harvest. In the autumn of nature, the air grows crisp, the leaves turn golden, and the world seems to pause in a moment of beauty before the quiet of winter. In the spiritual journey of the Christian, there is […]