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"...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.

The Faith of Queen Elizabeth II

  • by Darris McNeely
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?
Four generations of Britain’s royal family watch a military flyover at Buckingham Palace.

The Biblical Identity of Britain’s Royal Family: Part 2

  • by Tom Robinson
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 the throne of Great Britain and its amazing future.
Prince Charles III

The Biblical Identity of Britain’s Royal Family: Part 1

  • by Tom Robinson
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 until our day and beyond.
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A photo of a young Queen Elizabeth standing in front of an army ambulance,

70 Years of Elizabeth II, The Servant Queen

  • by Melvin Rhodes
In the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, we reflect on a beloved figure exemplifying dignity and devotion yet sadly not preserving her realms from moral plummet and decline.
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With the Normandy beachhead secured, vast numbers of Allied troops and military vehicles flood ashore.

D-Day and Divine Intervention

  • by Tom Robinson
On this 75th anniversary of D-Day, a crucial event in the push to Allied victory in World War II, we look back on the remarkable miracle of its success—an answer to prayer and the fulfillment of destiny.
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A United States and Great Britain flag.

America: The Diminishing Empire

  • by Tom Robinson
For nearly a decade the United States has been withdrawing from world leadership. What’s actually happening? And what does the future hold for the country’s role in the world?
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

  • by George Carter
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 to many, including even the British government under then-Prime Minister David Cameron. But the roots of this decision actually go back centuries.
On the towers of the Tower Bridge in London.

Why Brexit Matters for Europe and for You

  • by Dan Taylor
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 Britain and Europe as a whole?
London with Big Ben tower in the background.

Current Events & Trends: Britain's EU Exit Expected to Proceed, but It May Be a Long Slog

  • by Beyond Today Editor
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 Prime Minister David Cameron, an advocate of Britain staying in the EU. Incoming Prime Minister Theresa May wanted to move ahead with triggering Article 50 of the EU’s Lisbon Treaty to begin a two-year negotiated departure, but Britain’s supreme court...
Big Ben clock tower in London, England.

Brexit: What Does It Mean for Your World?

  • by Darris McNeely
The European Union (EU) was formed to promote peace, prosperity and economic and political union throughout Europe. But the recent British exit vote (Brexit) has thrown those assumptions into doubt. What does the future hold for Europe?
Queen Elizabeth visiting NASA.

Death of Queen Elizabeth II:: Duty

  • by Darris McNeely
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 us?
Elizabeth II and Philip after Coronation

Death of Queen Elizabeth II: A Lifelong Commitment

  • by Darris McNeely
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,

Death of Queen Elizabeth II: The One Who Served

  • by Darris McNeely
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

Death of Queen Elizabeth II: London Bridge is Down

  • by Darris McNeely
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 represented that monarchy for over 70 years; her death represents a change in the monarchy.