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09/11/2026

Our Friday email this week features an excerpt from ‘The St Andrews Seven: The Finest Flowering of Missionary Zeal in Scottish History’.

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09/07/2026

Why should I fear in times of trouble? . . . God will ransom my soul from the power of Sheol, for he will receive me.

Daily reading from the Robert Murray M‘Cheyne Bible reading schedule:
Family: 2 Samuel 1; 1 Corinthians 12
Private: Ezekiel 10; Psalm 49

09/04/2026

In this Friday Extra, we discuss our forthcoming title, ‘God Is Our Refuge and Strength: 150 Devotionals Through the Psalms’ with its authors, William Boekestein and Rob Ventura.

Through brief, practical expositions of all 150 psalms, this volume proclaims, explains, and applies each one in light of the New Testament and the finished work of Jesus Christ the Lord. These reflections are designed to enlighten the mind, warm the heart, strengthen the hands, point to the Saviour, and encourage the soul.

Among other things we ask the following:
— Why write another book on the Psalms?
— Why should we seek greater familiarity with this biblical book?
— What do we do with the 'imprecatory Psalms'?
— How can we read a Psalm with profit when we don't feel like we are connecting with it on an emotional level?

Full Episode: https://bit.ly/4xFWjDq
Book Waitlist: https://bit.ly/3SJrAGk

09/04/2026

‘Can there ever be any substitute for the proclamation of that word as the God-appointed means for the salvation of men and women and the edification of the church?’
—John Cheeseman, ‘The Priority of Preaching’
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09/03/2026

New: Thoughts on Preaching by J. W. Alexander

Few things are more helpful to preachers than the thoughts of a great preacher. In this volume we have such ‘Thoughts on Preaching’ from the illustrious pen of Dr James W. Alexander. First published posthumously in 1864, it contains sections from his private writings with their illuminating comments on the work of the ministry. Here too are his ‘Letters to Young Ministers’ on such themes as ‘Devotion to the Work of the Ministry’, ‘The Happiness of Christ’s Ministry’, ‘Extempore Preaching’, as well as papers on ‘Expository Preaching’, ‘Discipline and Study’, and related themes.

In an area of Christian literature already well endowed, Alexander’s work makes a particular contribution in a number of ways:
• Firstly, it stimulates thought as well as informs, and thus meets an important need in the preacher’s life.
• Secondly, it contains a variety of material and is therefore helpful to the novice and the experienced preacher alike.
• Thirdly, it instructs the mind and heart to see the preaching of the gospel as the most important and heroic task in the world, and one which demands the consecration of the whole man to God.

All who have a concern and responsibility for the preaching of the word of God should find something to help and encourage them in these pages.

Available here: https://banneroftruth.org/store/church-ministry/thoughts-on-preaching/

09/02/2026

A sincere desire to keep the Lord's Day holy can easily lead to a tick-box legalism, or guilty paralysis: 'Can I do X, Y, or Z on the Sabbath?'
Walter J. Chantry helps believers towards a maturity of judgement as they seek to honour God on the Sabbath

Walter J. Chantry helps Christians steer away from a legalistic approach to the Sabbath as they seek sincerely and joyfully to keep it holy.

09/01/2026

Prayer is indispensable—it is the key ingredient in truly fruitful life and ministry. It is a confession that we are utterly dependent upon the Holy Spirit of God to accomplish anything for his glory and the furtherance of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This week’s magazine episode looks at a group of nineteenth-century Scottish ministers who knew this to be the case to an extraordinary degree.

Listen online at banneroftruth.org/podcast

08/31/2026

Every other Monday, we update the $10 Books page which features a selection of quality resources that continue to be helpful in promoting biblical Christianity. This week, we’re featuring:

1️⃣ One Lord, One Plan, One People
2️⃣ The History of Providence
3️⃣ Let’s Study Luke
4️⃣ Let’s Study Mark

Shop here: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/product-tag/10-dollar-books/

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08/29/2026

Do you call the Sabbath a delight?
A notable transformation has taken place in the way Christians approach the Lord’s Day. The effects of this have been disastrous — morally, socially, and spiritually.
Walt Chantry’s concern is show how and why the Lord’s Day is meant to be one of joy and blessing for God’s people. ‘Call the Sabbath a Delight’ is written with a deep pastoral concern, and its message is an important one for all Christians to carefully consider.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/lHBq50ZGSpI

08/28/2026

Brother Pastor,

Ministry is demanding work, and it can be easy to go months – or even years – without taking some time to ‘come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a little while’ (Mark 6:31 NASB).

The Banner of Truth West Coast Ministers’ Conference exists for that reason. We invite you to spend a few days with us at Mount Hermon to be taught, refreshed, and reminded that you are not labouring in vain, and you are not labouring alone.

We hope you will make plans to join us. Tag a friend in the comments who should know about this conference!

Prices increase after September 22. Learn more: https://ow.ly/R0z650ZGn2h