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Welcome

This web site is a venue for biblical studies based on a common understanding of God the Father and Jesus Christ that is not restricted by the culture and environment of being a church. There is only one Ekklesia but there are many corporations. The historical environment of the Churches of God is generally that you could believe whatever you wanted as long as you kept it to yourself, but open differences were not going to be considered. If we are growing in biblical knowledge and understanding, then what we teach now, and in the future, will be somewhat different from what we taught in the past. Also, what one teacher offers may be different from another one. We are imperfect beings with imperfect understanding so a range of perspectives will be shared. In the end though, all teachings must be weighed against the consistency of the record of scripture.

Recent Study Topics

The Biblical Topics found on this site present studies into the Word of God. Each study may offer a pdf study paper, a video, an audio track, a YouTubeTM video, or optional support material. Three recent studies including the Why of AShortWork, our weekly Sabbath Study, and a featured Study Topic are listed below. Visit our Topics Page for additional material.

Introduction to a.s.w.
Why AShortWork.org

2020-12-31

Mark Mickelson

Most of us who plan to contribute to this venue are near the end of our service as members of the Ekklesia simply because of age and strength. As a result, considering the present distress in society and the ongoing deception and distress in the churches of God, we don't consider this is the time or place to stand aside. True unity is not with each other, it is with YHVH and Jesus Christ. If numbers were a consideration then most of us could have just stayed in the organization we were in when we were called.

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Weekly Study Video
Passover is Not a Mass

2025-04-05  

Presenter: David Surridge

The Christian Churches teach that the symbols of the Passover were changed by Jesus, from a lamb to bread and wine, and that the time of the observance of Passover sacrifice was changed from the end of the 14th day of the first month of the new year, to the end of the 13th day. Yeshua was the Passover sacrifice and He was sacrificed at exactly the right time Yehovah chose. He did not change the symbols the day before He was sacrificed. He honoured His Father's day and gave His sacrifice as the Passover Lamb at exactly the right time specified by His Father, and agreed to by Himself.

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For those of you who cannot watch the video we have a call-in phone number so you can listen-in. The numbers are:

Local U.S.: 1 206-858-8066
Local Canada: 1 647-478-7145
Conference Code: 294734

Studies start at 12:00 noon on Sabbaths and High Days. The rest of the days studies start at 10:00 am Pacific Time.

We would love to have you join us every Sabbath (Saturday) at 12:00 noon Pacific Time.

Featured Study
The Holy City of New Jerusalem

2025-02-07  

Presenter: Wil Berg

Ezekiel 40-48 describes a changed physical Temple area in Jerusalem as well as major changes in the priesthood, to be made after the events of the 70 weeks prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 are fulfilled.

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Inspiration

Romans 15:4-6 NKJV

For whatever was written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience (perseverance) and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.

Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Jesus Christ,

that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2025 Calendar

  • Thursday, March 20th - Equinox
  • Monday, April 14th - Passover/Unleavened Bread
  • Sunday, April 20th - Last Day of Unleavened Bread
  • Sunday, June 8th - Feast of Pentecost
  • Wednesday, September 24th - Day of Trumpets
  • Friday, October 3rd - Day of Coverings
  • October 8th to 15th - Feast of Tabernacles/8th Day

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