Red Letter Gospel

In this rich and thought-provoking series from 1989, Bro. Alastair Henderson invites us to walk closely with the Lord Jesus Christ by paying special attention to His own recorded words—the “red letters” of the Gospel record. These studies explore how the words of Christ, rooted deeply in the Old Testament and filled with divine purpose, shape not only our understanding but also our way of living. With a warm yet challenging style, the series blends close biblical reflection with practical application, urging believers to see, hear, and respond to the Lord in the same spirit as his earliest disciples.

Radical Teaching

This opening study highlights the deeply challenging and transformative nature of Jesus’ words. Far from being comfortable or conventional, his teaching calls for a reordering of priorities, a new way of measuring value, and an uncompromising commitment to God’s kingdom. We are reminded that discipleship involves not only hearing the words of Christ but allowing them to fundamentally reshape the way we live and relate to others.

Stories That Count

Focusing on Jesus’ parables, this class shows how the Lord used everyday images to reveal eternal truths. These stories are more than simple illustrations—they invite the listener to step inside and be confronted with choices, values, and the call to live faithfully. The study encourages us to approach the parables not as distant tales, but as living challenges to our hearts and actions today.

The Matter of Israel

Here, the attention turns to the place of Israel in God’s purpose and the way Jesus’ teaching engages with the hopes, failings, and calling of his own people. Through careful reflection on Scripture, we see how Christ’s words both affirm the promises made to Israel and confront the spiritual blindness that can arise when privilege is taken for granted. The lesson urges us to examine our own standing in the light of God’s covenant faithfulness.

The Matter of the Kingdom

This study draws us into Jesus’ vision of the Kingdom of God—its nature, its demands, and its promise. We learn that the Kingdom is not merely a future hope but a present reality that shapes our priorities and choices. Bro. Henderson calls us to measure our lives by Kingdom values, reminding us that allegiance to Christ involves both a change of heart and a readiness to serve in the here and now.

The Teaching That Looses

Through key encounters in John’s Gospel, such as with Nathanael, Nicodemus, and the Samaritan woman, we see Jesus as the One who knows the human heart and speaks words that set people free. This class explores the way Christ engages with personal longing, misunderstanding, and resistance—always calling his hearers into a deeper, liberating relationship with God. We are challenged to let his searching words reach us with the same freeing power.

The Context of Suffering

The series closes by reflecting on the cost of discipleship and the sustaining example of the Lord in the face of suffering. Bro. Henderson weaves together practical exhortation and biblical insight, urging us to live so transparently for Christ that His light shines through us into a darkened world. We are reminded that our lives and our words must be inseparably joined if we are to bear faithful witness to the hope we have in Him.

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