2003 June
Editorial
Editorial – Who Then Can Be Saved
This is a question that the disciples asked Jesus in utter astonishment after He told them that the people, whom they had been taught were the especially favored of God, could scarcely be saved.
Salvation
The Ups and Downs of the Christian Experience, Part II
Does your faith hang on, not just at the high time, but when God’s people go down through a dark valley? That is the kind of faith we are going to have to have, because we are coming to a period of time when it could easily look to each one of us that we ... Read more
Bible
Abraham was directed of God to go up to Mount Moriah, and there offer up his son as a burnt offering. There the Lord tested Abraham by a most fearful trial.
Health
Seven Habits of an Effective Immune System, Part II
Seven habits of the effective immune system—you and I hold the key. We should work with it; we should supply it. May God help us to realize that as it is in the spiritual, so it is in the body.
Christian Life
He That Hath an Ear . . . , Part II
“To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, . . . He that hath an ear, let him hear . . . .” Revelation 3:21, 22.
Daily Living
You will always notice that a gentleman possesses a dexterous and most delightful tact. [For instance] at a certain breakfast a guest upset a cup, and its contents soiled the cloth.
Inspiration
The Pen of Inspiration – Home Duties of the Father
Few fathers are fitted for the responsibility of training their children. They, themselves, need strict discipline that they may learn self-control, forbearance, and sympathy.
Christian Life
Solomon was charged with the act of proving himself to be a man by keeping the charge of the Lord and walking in His ways. A true man is a man of God who walks with God.
Health
Restoring the Temple – The Urinary System
The urinary system consists of two kidneys, two ureters (tubes from the kidneys to the bladder), the bladder, and the urethra (the tube that goes from the bladder to the outside of the body). The purpose of the urinary system is to remove excess fluid and other substances from the body and filter out waste ... Read more
Children's Story
Children’s Story – The Night Dad Prayed
So he said he got on his knees and prayed to God. Dad said he didn’t know whether God would answer him or not, but he had to try.
Nature
Nature Nugget – Sapsucker Wells
Sapsucker wells have been found on more than 275 species of both deciduous and coniferous trees. Each well or hole is about a quarter-inch in diameter and oozes a steady stream of sugary sap.
Question
Ask the Pastor – Is Michael the Archangel?
Question: Is Michael the Archangel? Answer: Most Christians who have been presented with this idea have rejected it. However, there are a number of good reasons to believe that the personage known as Michael the Archangel can be identified as the Lord Jesus Christ.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Hebrews 10:23–29
June 28, 2003 - July 4, 2003 - To what are we exhorted to hold fast? Hebrews 10:23, first part. note: “[Heb. 4:14 quoted.] What is our profession? We profess to be following Christ. We claim to be Christians. Do we, then, reveal the Christlikeness?
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Hebrews 10:29–31
July 5, 2003 - July 11, 2003 - What does the one who commits this sin do to the Son of God? Hebrews 10:29. note: “We are now in the shaking time. Satan is working with all his power to wrest souls from the hand of Christ and cause them to trample underfoot the Son ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Hebrews 10:32–35
July 12, 2003 - July 18, 2003 - Instead of apostatizing, what were the Hebrews exhorted to do? Hebrews 10:32. note: “The dealings of God with His people should be often repeated. How frequently were the waymarks set up by the Lord in His dealings with ancient Israel!
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Hebrews 10:36–11:1
July 19, 2003 - July 25, 2003 - What do we need to have joined with confidence (Hebrews 10:35), in order to receive the promise of God? Hebrews 10:36. Compare James 5:7, 8.
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.