2002 December
Editorial
Divorce is generally the end of a relationship that was originally intended to continue. Although Lucifer could have chosen to remain as a covering cherub, the highest of all the angelic host, he left his position.
Bible, Church
The Jewish Rejection of Christ
The subject is the rejection by the Jews of Jesus when He came to this earth as a babe. I want to be sure that we understand its application to the last days.
Bible
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn." Luke 2:4–7.
Doctrine
Remember The Sabbath Day . . . Part IV
If we continue in our irreverence, we are just as surely breaking God’s Law as we are breaking the fourth commandment when we are working, cooking, and doing other things on the Sabbath about which we have been studying.
Evangelism
As you review your gift list this holiday season, consider sharing the Perfect Gift. Ellen White advises that "We should make our gifts such as will prove a real benefit to the receiver.
Doctrine
The Race to Contact the Dead, Part III
The race to contact the dead is well under progress today, but it will grow and increase. Do not be surprised to see miraculous appearances and signs from those who claim to be deceased...
Inspiration
From the Pen of Inspiration – The First Advent of Christ
The advent of Christ was the greatest event which had taken place since the creation of the world. The birth of Christ, which gave joy to the angels of Heaven, was not welcome to the kingly powers of the world.
Health
Restoring the Temple – The Endocrine System
So, what’s the endocrine system? You may have heard of adrenal glands and of people who are hypoglycemic or diabetic. The endocrine system is the collection of the body’s glands along with their hormones, and other hormone-producing organs.
Children's Story
Children’s Story – He Will Soon Be Here
The impression left upon my mind by her earnest looking for her expected bridegroom has never been erased. When the things of this life threaten to assume an undue importance, I recall Ruth’s oft-repeated words, "It is not worthwhile, when he will soon be here;"...
Nature
Mimicry is "the superficial resemblance of one organism to another that secures it a selective advantage." Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary, 1981.
Food, Recipe
Food for Life – Noodles Romanoff
" ‘The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof’ (Psalm 24:1). This world is the Lord’s storehouse, from which we are ever drawing. He has provided fruits and grains and vegetables for our sustenance. For us He makes the sun to shine and the rain to fall. The whole human family, good and evil, ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Hebrews 1
December 29- January 4, 2003 - By whom did God speak in times past? Hebrews 1:1. NOTE: "Patriarchs, prophets, and apostles spoke as they were moved upon by the Holy Ghost, and they plainly stated that they spoke not by their own power, nor in their own name.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Hebrews 1:8-14
January 5- 11, 2003 - Who speaks to the Son of God, and what is He called? Hebrews 1:8. NOTE: "If Christ made all things, He existed before all things. The words spoken in regard to this are so decisive that no one need be left in doubt.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Hebrews 2:9-18
January 19-25, 2003 - For whom did Christ die? Hebrews 2:9, last part; Romans 5:8. NOTE: "Christ died for all; and we are assured in His word that He is more willing to give His Holy Spirit to them that ask Him than are earthly parents to give good gifts to their children.
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.