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a non-denominational publisher of Bible study resources

Our resources cover subjects from Genesis to Revelation, Practical Christianity to The Godhead, and everything in between!

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New releases

Search Magazine #251 (December 2025/January 2026))

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

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We start with Joshua before looking at the role and chronology of the Judges. Then we have some excellent and concise portraits of each of the judges, including their weaknesses as well as their strengths.

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Thoughts on the timeline of the movements of such people as the Wise Men.

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Featured Book

James: His life and letter

A good, easy to read book giving a portrait of James and a commentary on his writings, followed by some clear explanations of some difficult issues.

A GREAT GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS.

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OBT YouTube Bible Studies

EMMANUEL - GOD WITH US

Three very interesting and informative studies. One based on Isaiah's prophecy; one based on the birth of Jesus from Matthew and Luke; and the third on the opening chapter of John.

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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. 5: I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD

Having stated that “I AM the gate for the sheep”, Jesus then says “I AM the good shepherd” while, at the same time, accusing the Jewish leaders of being bad shepherds, behaving as hired hands who cared nothing for the sheep.

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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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