2014 December
Editorial
Editorial – Uncertain Voices and Unsafe Paths
We must be careful not to listen to agents of the great adversary, who would guide our feet into forbidden paths, as our first parents were led into transgression.
Prophecy
When people are not ready and are not looking for it, the end will come. Jesus said, “Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
Salvation
“Our growth in grace, our joy, our usefulness—all depend upon our union with Christ. It is by communion with Him, daily, hourly—by abiding in Him—that we are to grow in grace."
Salvation
But when the garden of the heart is neglected, poisonous weeds of pride, self-esteem, self-sufficiency, obtain a rank growth. We individually must watch unto prayer.
Current Events
Current Events – Sermons Summoned by City
“Political and social commentary is not a crime,” Holcomb said. “It is protected by the First Amendment.” The subpoenas are just the latest twist in an ongoing saga over the Houston’s new non-discrimination ordinance.
Keys Storehouse
Keys to the Storehouse – The Connecting Link and the Fast Train
God loved the world so much that He gave a connecting link to reach Him. All who connect with this link will be given eternal life.
Inspiration
Inspiration – The Christian’s Privilege
Human weakness becomes united to divine strength, and faith exclaims, “Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Question
Question & Answer – What are these frontlets spoken of in Deuteronomy 6:8?
A frontlet is a decorative band or ornament worn on the forehead. Many Jewish people took this literally and wore these with Scripture written on them to ensure that others would count them as righteous.
Health
Health – Nutrition – Why is it Necessary?
Our bodies are built up from the food we eat. There is a constant breaking down of the tissues of the body; every movement of every organ involves waste, and this waste is repaired from our food. Each organ of the body requires its share of nutrition.
Bible
Lord’s Prayer Series – Scandalizing God’s Name
The first petition of the Lord’s Prayer, “Hallowed be Thy name,” is inseparably connected with the invocation, the address, because we cannot hallow God’s name unless we are His sons and He is our Father.
Children's Story
Children’s Story – The Foolish Rich Man
And God said to him, “You are a very foolish man. Tonight your life comes to its end. After you are gone, whose will these things be that you call yours?”
Food
Tofu is a curd made from soybeans. Although it is quite bland, it has a remarkable ability to soak up flavors and makes an excellent addition to many recipes.
Recipe
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts toasted at 200 degrees for 15 minutes 1 ½ cups soft bread crumbs 2 Tbsp. onion powder 1 16 oz. block Tofu, firm or extra firm 3 Tbsp. dried parsley 3 Tbsp. gluten flour 2 tsp. salt ¼ cup nutritional yeast flakes 1 tsp sage 1 tsp. marjoram Mix all ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The Conversion of Saul
December 28, 2014 - January 3, 2015-In persecuting the followers of Jesus, Saul had struck directly against the Lord of heaven. In falsely accusing and testifying against them,...
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Chosen and Ordained by God
January 4, 2015 - January 10, 2015-God has chosen man to do a certain work. His mental capacities may be weak, but then the evidence is more apparent that God works.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Working With Worldly-minded People
January 11, 2015 - January 17, 2015-Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia … were inhabited by a heathen, superstitious people; but among them were souls that would hear and accept the doctrine of Christ.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Souls Are Crying for Truth
January 18, 2015 - January 24, 2015-The Philippians could but acknowledge the nobility and generosity of the apostles in their course of action, especially in forbearing to appeal to a higher power against the magistrates who had persecuted them.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens
January 25, 2015 - January 31, 2015-“As we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.” I Thessalonians 2:4.
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.