Dive Deeper: January–February 2026
Here you'll find links to all the additional resources listed in the pages of the magazine in the "Dive Deeper" boxes near the end of each article in the January-February 2026 issue as well as other referenced material throughout the text.
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Cover story: Understanding the Times: A Time for Choosing (page 6)
Even though there is still time before the final calamities that will usher in the return of Jesus Christ, that does not mean His return is far away. There are many indications that we are living in the last days. Request or download our helpful study guide Are We Living in the Time of the End? And to understand how America and other nations of British heritage fit into this, also obtain our study guide The United States and Britain in Bible Prophecy.
Coping in a Rapidly Changing World (page 10)
One overarching key to coping with difficult times—whether tumultuous and uncertain or monotonous and wearisome—is learning to trust in God and the promises of His Word. Request or download a free copy of our study guide You Can Have Living Faith. Through that faith will also come strength and patience to endure.
Could the End Come Tomorrow? (page 14)
Again, what Scripture says about the signs of Christ’s coming is a big subject, with many interwoven elements. Besides all of the resources mentioned in the article, for some overall guidance we encourage you to request or download our study guide You Can Understand Bible Prophecy. All are available free—and you can read them immediately online at our website.
Current Events & Trends (page 17)
41% of U.S. voters under 40 favor rule by AI
The real answer to the problems of human government is the coming Kingdom of God. To understand more about what’s happening in the AI field and how to navigate, see the previous issue of Beyond Today (November-December 2025, available online).
Catholic Church pursues ecumenism; will not officially designate Mary co-redeemer
We should keep our eyes on such overtures to help draw mainstream Christianity together under the same umbrella. This is a wayward system foretold in the Bible. (See our free study guide Who Is the Antichrist? to learn more.)
Isn't It About Time? (page 18)
The Bible is full of practical advice and principles about how to live and accomplish all that we need to. To see more of the direction it gives us, request or download your copy of our free study guide Making Life Work.
How to Put Down Your Phone and Pick Up the Bible (page 21)
(Discover more about prayer, Bible study, meditation and other vital means to building our relationship with God in our free study guide Tools for Spiritual Growth.)
Every Second Counts (page 22)
For help in maintaining the right focus and building a relationship with God through prayer, Bible study and meditation, be sure to request or download our free study guide Tools for Spiritual Growth.
Our Wondrous Cosmic-Web Universe (page 24)
The more we discover about our amazing universe, the more evidence we have that it was the product of an all-powerful and all-wise Creator. Prove this for yourself. Be sure to request or download a copy of our free study guide Life’s Ultimate Question: Does God Exist?
Follow Me… No Shadow of Turning (page 26)
Is your life far from God and His ways? It’s not too late to change—and to keep changing. Repentance is not a one-time event but is ongoing. To learn more, request or download our free study guides Forgiveness Is Possible and Transforming Your Life: The Process of Conversion.
Compass Check: Are You Alone? Making Friends (page 28)
Making friends and choosing the right friends are important factors in a fulfilling and successful life—along with navigating many other avenues of human existence that are part of the mix. For some guidance from God’s Word in all these areas, request or download our helpful study guide Making Life Work, available free.
Is a one-time choice to accept Jesus Christ as Savior enough for salvation? (page 30)
It’s vital that we understand what Scripture actually says about salvation, God’s grace and what is required of us. To learn more, be sure to request or download our free study guide What Does the Bible Teach About Grace?
