2018 May
Editorial
Editorial – The Babylonian Captivity
Soon the battle will have been fought, the victory won. Soon we shall see Him in whom our hopes of eternal life are centered. And in His presence the trials and sufferings of this life will seem as nothingness.
Christian Life
We are far from being the people God would have us to be, because we do not elevate the soul and refine the character in harmony with the wonderful unfolding of God’s truth and His purposes.
Christian Life
The Wise and the Foolish – The Test of True Discipleship
The class represented by the foolish virgins are not hypocrites. They have a regard for the truth, they have advocated the truth, they are attracted to those who believe the truth; but they have not yielded themselves to the Holy Spirit’s working.
Evangelism
After battling the storm for a few hours, we came inside and prayed that God would somehow deliver us from this blizzard – we were so tired with trying to remove the snow with only shovels,... When our eyes behold, in the dawning light, Shining gates of pearl, our harbor bright, We shall anchor fast ... Read more
Salvation
The heavenly sanctuary is the great power-house of Jehovah, whence all the help necessary to overcome every temptation of Satan is sent to each one who is connected with it by faith.
Inspiration
Inspiration – The Message of the Stars
The stars also have a message of good cheer for every human being. In those hours that come to all, when the heart is faint and temptation presses sore; when obstacles seem insurmountable, life’s aims impossible of achievement …
Keys Storehouse
Keys to the Storehouse – Little Sir Echo
It is an echo from the Garden of Eden, a lying echo. As Eve was questioning God’s withholding of the beautiful fruit, we are told: “Eve was surprised and startled as she thus seemed to hear the echo of her thoughts.”
Children's Story
Children’s Story – The Best Mother
Everyone was sad as I was a girl and I had ‘eaten up’ my own mother. My dad was instantly asked to remarry but he refused. My grandparents forced him by giving all logical, illogical and emotional reasons but he didn’t budge
Question
Question & Answer – Why did the Lord want to kill Moses?
As Moses journeyed to Egypt, the angel of the Lord met him and assumed a threatening posture, as though he would slay him. He was fearful of his life.
Health
Health – Far Reaching Consequences
Three weeks after doctors removed all dairy products from her diet she showed signs of improvement. In four months, her arthritic symptoms had completely disappeared. She remained free of symptoms until, in the interests of scientific curiosity, she once again ate some cheese and milk.
Life Sketches
but their hearts are corrupt. That was the condition of the Pharisees in Jesus’ day. Jesus said to them, “You look righteous on the outside, but your heart has not been cleansed. In your heart there is lawlessness and hypocrisy
Food
But the real claim to fame for lentils is the fact that they are so loaded with fiber, especially soluble fiber. Soluble fiber breaks down as it passes through the digestive tract, forming a gel that traps some substances related to high cholesterol.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guide – Abraham’s Saviour
May 27, 2018 – June 2, 2018 - Isaac was a figure of the Son of God, who was offered a sacrifice for the sins of the world. God would impress upon Abraham the gospel of salvation to man.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guide – Abraham’s Patience
June 3 – 9, 2018 - When Abraham was nearly one hundred years old, the promise of a son was repeated to him, with the assurance that the future heir should be the child of Sarah. But Abraham did not yet understand the promise.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guide – Pleading for Sinners
June 10 – 16, 2018 - And the man of faith pleaded for the inhabitants of Sodom. Once he [Abraham] had saved them by his sword, now he endeavored to save them by prayer
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guide – Abraham’s Inheritance
June 17 – 23, 2018 - The plan of redemption was here opened to him, in the death of Christ, the great sacrifice, and His coming in glory. Abraham saw also the earth restored to its Eden beauty, to be given him for an everlasting possession, as the final and complete fulfillment of the promise.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guide – God’s Description
June 24 – 30, 2018 - Abraham’s unquestioning obedience is one of the most striking evidences of faith to be found in all the Bible. … Relying upon the divine promise, without the least outward assurance of its fulfillment, he abandoned home and kindred and native land, and went forth, he knew not whither, to ... Read more
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.