2020 May
Editorial
Editorial – The Day of Atonement
A correct understanding of Daniel 8:14 shows us that we are living in the day of atonement. Under the old covenant, the Passover was celebrated every year, but under the new covenant,...
Prophecy
We ought to be preparing for heaven, changing our tastes to a heavenly diet, but many are suffering with preventable diseases the same as those in the world. We are a sick generation.
Bible
What was actually occurring when the people made their demand for a king? Scripture tells us in 1 Samuel 8:7, “And the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you;...
Christian Life
Unfortunately, if someone today is going to present a talk or paper on any given subject, that individual must prove that he/she has the qualifications to speak on that subject. Since I am going to speak to the subject of Christian Contemporary Music, I must present my credentials for doing so.
Inspiration
Inspiration – Our Mighty Helper
Jesus bids us, “Love one another, as I have loved you. ... By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one to another” (John 13:34, 35). He is our mighty Helper; and if He abides in our hearts, we shall manifest His spirit. We shall love one another; ... Read more
Children's Story
Children’s Story – The Fourth Man in the Boat
“I saw four men in the boat when you went up,” he continued. “Your helper here was at the front, steering the boat; you were at the side, leaning over to watch; and the boy was on the other side, taking the depth of the river.” “Where was the fourth man?” I asked.
Keys Storehouse
All these things that happen in life happen for good to them that love the Lord. He is preparing us for the future conflict that will be so much more severe than we can ever imagine. Are you ready?
Nature
The psalmist says, “Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters. Let not the waterflood overflow me,...
Question
Question – What does it mean: “Ye cannot serve God and mammon” [riches]?
Christ is not divided, and Christians cannot serve God and mammon. The Lord says, ‘Come out from among them, and be ye separate … and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,...
Health
Browsing the grocery store aisles, one can’t help but notice the rise of veganism in the United States. There are more vegan products on the shelves by the week. Multiple documentaries have been released on Netflix,...
Life Sketches
Life Sketches – A Convenient Time
The Bible says that “Felix was afraid and answered, ‘Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you’ ” (verse 25, last part). Paul presented to Felix the righteousness of God,...
Food, Recipe
Healthy Basil Recent research suggests that basil can help fight bacteria, viruses, and chronic diseases. Basil, an aromatic herb belonging to the mint family, is perhaps best known as the key ingredient in pesto – that savory Italian sauce made from olive oil, garlic, crushed pine nuts [or walnuts] and loads of fresh basil leaves. ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Deliverance from Our Enemies
May 31 – June 6, 2020 - From where do our “enemies” sometimes come? Micah 7:6. Why? Amos 3:3. Note: “Between the believer and the unbeliever there is a radical difference of tastes, inclinations, and purposes. They are serving two masters, between whom there can be no concord.” Patriarchs and Prophets, 174
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – God Delivers His People
June 7 – 13, 2020 - How did God intervene to deliver His people? Esther 8:11–14; 9:1, 2. Note: “God wrought marvelously for His penitent people; and a counter decree issued by the king, allowing them to fight for their lives, was rapidly communicated to every part of the realm by mounted couriers. …
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Deliverance from Destruction
June 14 – 20, 2020 - How should this knowledge of God’s plans of destruction affect our daily life? 2 Peter 3:11, 12, 14. Note: “There are attractions on every hand to draw the mind away from the contemplation of the coming of our Lord and Saviour;...
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – At Home with Our Deliverer
June 21 – 27, 2020 - The Lord frequently permits His people to be brought into strait places, that they may turn to Him, their protector and deliverer, as a child would turn to his parents when in trouble and fear. It is no evidence that God is against us, because we are afflicted. …
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.