Britain

"...but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his descendants shall become a multitude of nations" (Genesis 48:19).

Britain's greatness was prophesied in the Bible, thousands of years before it came into existence as a nation. The resources below explore this prophecy and its implication for the past, present and future of this declining superpower.

Queen Elizabeth II when she was younger.
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The Faith of Queen Elizabeth II

She lived her life in service to God and country. Her death brought a solemn moment to reflect on the sacred. Elizabeth II was a monarch for the ages. What lessons can we learn from her faith?
Queen Elizabeth II
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Britain’s Coronation Symbols

Embedded in the pageantry of the coronation of Britain’s monarchs is a remarkable story—one that ties the British crown and throne to the kings and patriarchs of the Bible.
Four generations of Britain’s royal family watch a military flyover at Buckingham Palace.
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The Biblical Identity of Britain’s Royal Family

As we saw in part 1, God promised to Israel’s King David an enduring dynasty that would still exist in our time. Putting together biblical prophecies and history, we can see what happened to that dynasty—discovering the remarkable connection to...
Prince Charles III
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The Biblical Identity of Britain’s Royal Family

The origins of Britain’s monarchy are far more ancient than most realize. For surprising as it may seem, it is directly linked to promises God made in the Bible regarding the dynasty of Israel’s King David, which was to persist...
An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the January/February 2023 issue of Beyond Today.
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Current Events & Trends

An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the January/February 2023 issue of Beyond Today.
Beyond Today Magazine - January/February 2023
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Beyond Today Magazine: January–February 2023

People all over the world have long been fascinated with Britain’s royal family. The recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, focused attention on her example of faith in God and service to her country. Soon her son...
Queen Elizabeth visiting NASA.
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Death of Queen Elizabeth II:

Duty is completing tasks that are necessary regardless of our desire to do them. The motivation to do our duty comes from a depth of character. Do we have the character to perform the Christian duties that God has given...
Elizabeth II and Philip after Coronation
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Death of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth spent seven decades serving as the monarch of her country. She made a pledge to spend her life in service. When we commit our lives to Jesus Christ through baptism, we make a lifelong commitment.
A photo of a young Queen Elizabeth standing in front of an army ambulance,
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Death of Queen Elizabeth II

On her twenty-first birthday, Queen Elizabeth (then a princess) pledged to spend her life in service to the crown and to her people. Like her, as followers of Jesus Christ, we have pledged ourselves to a life of service.
An electronic billboard stating "Her Majesty The Crown - Elizabeth II - 1926-2022
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Death of Queen Elizabeth II

Historically, the London Bridge was the foundation of London as a city, and England as a country. Much like this bridge that brought a country together, the monarchy has served as the glue of a nation. Queen Elizabeth II has...
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