Beyond Today Magazine - March/April 2017

Beyond Today Magazine: March–April 2017

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The Bible refers to Jesus Christ as the "lamb . . . foreordained before the foundation of the world.” But what does that mean? Why is He compared to a  lamb? And what does "foreordained before the foundation of the world” mean? Foreordained to what, and when and why? The answers are crucial to your future—discover them in this issue! Download this issue in PDF.

Table of Contents

The Biblical Chronology of Jesus Christ's Burial and Resurrection

Good Friday—Easter Sunday

7 minutes
Jesus Christ said He would be entombed for three days and three nights. Can this be reconciled with a late “Good Friday” crucifixion and burial and an...
The White Cliffs of Dover are cliffs that form part of the English coastline facing the Strait of Dover and France.

The Ancient Brits Leave Modern Europe

4 minutes
The shock waves have died down, but the effects will continue. The British people voted to leave the European Union, and it came as a great surprise...
A banner at March of Life march.

Current Events & Trends

3 minutes
Over the course of a week, two significant marches hit the streets of Washington, D.C.—the Women’s March on Jan. 21 and the annual March for Life on...
Jerusalem

What’s Ahead for Israel?

12 minutes
Even as the intractable Palestinian-Israeli conflict continues amid relentless calls for peace negotiations, the Bible reveals that a major military...
A young girl looking up.

A Little Child’s Prayers Matters to God

4 minutes
God wants a relationship with your child, so teach them to pray.
Chinese soldiers marching.

Current Events & Trends

2 minutes
While in the United States most media attention is on various domestic political skirmishes like the immigration issue, abortion and presidential...
A person washing another person's foot.

That You Love One Another

9 minutes
John 13 records some of the final lessons Jesus gave His disciples the evening before His death. What did these actions mean to them? And what should...
Photo illustration planet and galaxies.

The Greatest Sacrifice

4 minutes
Every year at this time, the biblical Passover commemoration reminds us of what Jesus Christ gave up for us.
A man typing on a laptop computer.

Current Events & Trends

2 minutes
Early last year the term “fake news” wasn’t a part of our vocabulary. Sure, there were satirical news and websites that had obvious fake news, but it...

He Got on the Boat Anyway

8 minutes
Life is all about choices. When the chips are down and the stakes are high, what choices will we make?
An image from space of sun (star) rays over a planet.

The Lamb Foreordained Before the Foundation of the World

16 minutes
Holiday traditions are popular and attractive, but they fail to deliver on the essential desires of the heart. How can these be found? Only in truth...
London with Big Ben tower in the background.

Current Events & Trends

3 minutes
In a June 2016 referendum, 52 percent of the British people voted for Brexit—Britain’s exit from the European Union—leading to the resignation of...
A photo illustration of hand coming out of the clouds.

Follow Me

8 minutes
When we draw on God’s nature placed within us, we will continue to grow in the development of His wonderful attributes.

Putin and Russia’s Push for Power

16 minutes
What’s going on in Russia under the leadership of President Vladimir Putin?
Letters from readers of the Beyond Today magazine.

Letters From Our Readers

5 minutes
Readers of Beyond Today magazine share their thoughts in the March/April 2017 issue.
Crown of thorns.

Christ the True Passover Lamb

12 minutes
The Bible often refers to Jesus Christ as “the Lamb of God” and “our Passover.” What does this mean? What are we to learn from it, and how should it...
On the towers of the Tower Bridge in London.

Why Brexit Matters for Europe and for You

11 minutes
Britain’s vote to leave the European Union shocked the nation’s and the continent’s political elites. What’s behind it? And what does it mean for...
A Bible laying on a brown table.

God’s Blueprint of Salvation Revealed

14 minutes
God designed seven distinct annual festivals that together portray a system of salvation for all humankind. This amazing knowledge can change your...
Night scene in London, England with the Big Ben Tower in the back ground.

Is a British Exit from the European Union Required to Fulfill Bible Prophecy?

3 minutes
While it appears that Brexit will proceed, we should realize that it’s not a foregone conclusion that Britain will actually exit the European Union...