2020 April
Editorial
One of the saddest texts in all the Bible is Jeremiah 8:20: “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.”
Church
The church, endowed with the righteousness of Christ, is His depositary, in which the riches of His mercy, His grace, and His love, are to appear in full and final display.
Salvation
Those dying words of Christ, “It is finished” was a cry of victory. The battle had been won. It was a time for rejoicing, for Christ had accomplished the task He had come to do.
Christian Life
Angelic Watchcare – Protection Under Persecution
We have that same promise that the Lord will deliver us out of all persecutions, afflictions, and trials. We who are Christ’s faithful followers have that same assurance that the Lord will deliver us out of them all!
Inspiration
We rejoice to know that through the strengthening power of God’s grace we are sure to win. God is stronger than all the powers of the fallen foe.
Children's Story
Children’s Story – Who Will be in Heaven?
“Mother, who will be in heaven?” Scott asked one bright sunny day as he watched her weed the garden. Mother looked up from her weeding.
Keys Storehouse
Keys to the Storehouse – Warning Signs
Devour means to consume destructively, demolish. Just think how many people believe all is well when in reality they are being destroyed or demolished by the devil, little by little. Watch for the warning signs in your life and in your home and make a stand—no matter what.
Nature
Pelorus Jack was a dolphin famous for meeting and escorting ships through a stretch of water in Cook Strait, New Zealand, between 1888 and 1912.
Question
Question – Least in the Kingdom of Heaven
Explain the “least in the kingdom” and if they will be in heaven? Jesus said, “Whosoever … shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:19.
Health
Growing up, if a person was in a sour mood or being difficult, they were often asked jokingly, “What did you have to eat today?”
Life Sketches
Life Sketches – Differences and Persecution
One may wonder why religious discussion and persecution provoke conflict on both a personal and often on an international level as well.
Recipe
Recipe – Cream of Asparagus Soup
Spring Spears After months of cold temperatures asparagus starts the spring season at the top of the list as a delectable fresh green vegetable delicacy. Asparagus shoots are one of the most sought-after vegetables during the spring season. Asparagus was first grown in Greece nearly 2,500 years ago. The name asparagus comes from the Greek ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Deliverance from Death
April 26 – May 2, 2020 - DELIVERANCE FROM DEATH What is the sting of death? 1 Corinthians 15:56. Note: “Let us have the spirit of Christ. He left His royal throne, clothed His divinity with humanity, and came to this earth, all marred and seared by the curse, to meet man’s adversary, and deliver ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Deliverance Through the Resurrection
May 3 – 9, 2020 - What encouragement do we have concerning those who have died? What is the assurance we have that the resurrection will take place?
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The Ministry of Deliverance
May 10 – 16, 2020 - The work of every representative of Christ, both in the ministry and among the laymen, is to tell of the great salvation brought to them as God’s free gift.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Deliverance from Disease
May 24 – 30, 2020 - How does obedience to God bring deliverance from disease? Exodus 15:26; Deuteronomy 7:12, 15. Note: “God desires us to reach the standard of perfection made possible for us by the gift of Christ.
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.