
J. M. (Jim) Flanigan was born into a Christian family in Northern Ireland and was saved as a young man, being received into fellowship at Parkgate Assembly, East Belfast, in 1946. In 1972, he left secular employment to devote himself fully to the work of the Lord, becoming a widely respected Bible teacher, preacher and author.
His ministry took him throughout the British Isles, the USA, Canada, Australia and Israel, a country in which he maintained a special interest. Known for his clear, orderly and Christ-centred exposition of Scripture, he devoted much of his service to encouraging believers and unfolding the glories of the Person of Christ. A prolific writer, he authored numerous biblical expositions, including commentaries on Hosea, Jonah and Micah in the What the Bible Teaches series, and contributed regularly to well-known assembly magazines. His ministry and writings have been a lasting blessing to the Lord's people.
John Riddle was born into a Christian family in North London and was saved at the age of thirteen. He was received into assembly fellowship at New Barnet, Hertfordshire, aged fifteen. Alongside his Christian service, he enjoyed a career in the shipping industry, latterly working as a pension fund manager, before taking early retirement in 1989.
A gifted Bible teacher and author, he has travelled widely throughout the British Isles, conducting Bible Readings and ministering the Word of God. Known for his clear, systematic and practical exposition of Scripture, he has contributed regularly to assembly periodicals and authored commentaries in the What the Bible Teaches series. He is also the author of the Riddle Commentary series, developed from his extensive Bible Class teaching. His writings seek to make the Scriptures accessible to believers and encourage careful study, spiritual growth and faithful Christian living.
The What the Bible Teaches series from Ritchie Christian Media provides clear, concise, and reliable Bible commentary for students of Scripture.
Written by respected Bible teachers with proven experience in public teaching and exposition, each volume is carefully crafted to explain the meaning of the biblical text in a way that is both accessible and faithful. Combining solid expository teaching with practical application, each commentary has been written specifically for the series.
Ideal for personal study, teaching, or group use, these commentaries offer helpful insight, spiritual challenge, and practical encouragement for believers who want to deepen their understanding of the Bible and God’s ways.