2023 May
Editorial
If You Inherit the Righteousness of Christ
“We need to ask ourselves the question, What shall I do to inherit eternal life? … The sinner may be pardoned if he accepts Christ as a personal Saviour. There is only one condition—the acceptance of the robe of Christ’s righteousness.”
Bible
There is no better example of a people as a whole ignoring divine counsel than that of ancient Israel. The Lord predicted Israel’s rebellion, which was the direct result of their failure to heed divine counsel.
Christian Life
Do you spend time with the cross every day? Do you suppose that you can overcome Satan on your own? Do you think you are strong enough?
Daily Living
In this life, if we are to be children of God, we must, by His power, rid ourselves of our worldly baggage. Pride, selfishness, fear, impatience, passion (including appetite and anger)—so many things that we carry around with us every day.
Inspiration
Trusting, hoping, believing in the Lord, holding fast the hand of Infinite Power, you will be more than conquerors. In God you will have victory and success. You will see the salvation of the Lord.
Children's Story
Grandpa smiled down at her. “I think I can do that. Is that a song you like?” His eyes twinkled at Ellie. “I’ll be happy to lead that one just for you.”
Keys Storehouse
The first part of this scripture can be viewed as a challenge. Convince us. Save Yourself and we will believe. But the second part of the scripture is an admission.
Nature
Hippopotamus is a Greek word meaning “river horse.” Hippos are semi-aquatic, meaning they live in the water, but not all the time.
Series, Songs We Love
I Must Tell Jesus was written, both lyrics and music, by Elisha (E. A.) Hoffman. He was born in 1839 in the town of Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania.
Question
Question: Can eating cheese keep me out of heaven?
Question: Can eating cheese keep me out of heaven? Answer: If you have already read John Pearson’s article Following Counsel, then you know that Sister White is very specific regarding the consumption of cheese...
Health
Can I eat honey? Isn’t honey an “animal by-product” since it comes from bees? First, bees do not make honey. No, it’s true. But bees do process nectar from the flowers that becomes honey.
Series, The Mystery of Godliness
The Humanity of Christ is Everything
“The humanity of the Son of God is everything to us. It is the golden chain that binds our souls to Christ, and through Christ to God. This is to be our study.”
Recipe
Recipe – Crockpot Steel Cut Overnite Oats
The Almond What is a superfood? There are no set criteria, but the American Heart Association states that the general belief is that superfoods typically are nutrient-rich are beneficial for health on several fronts help promote overall well-being in mind and body Nuts and seeds, then, are true superfoods because they are full of minerals, ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
May 28 – June 3, 2023 - “And ‘blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.’ The spirit of peace is evidence of their connection with heaven.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study – Divine Power in Creation
June 4 – 10, 2023 - In the creation of the earth, God was not indebted to preexisting matter. ‘He spake, and it was; … He commanded, and it stood fast.’ Psalm 33:9. All things, material or spiritual, stood up before the Lord Jehovah at His voice and were created for His own purpose.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study – Divine Power in Creation Pt. 2
June 11 – 17, 2023 - “In God’s word alone we find an authentic account of creation. Here we behold the power that laid the foundation of the earth, and that stretched out the heavens. Here, only, can we find a history of our race, unsullied by human prejudice or human pride.” Christian Education, 38
Bible Study Guides
June 18 – 24, 2023 - “Like the Sabbath, the week originated at creation, and it has been preserved and brought down to us through Bible history. God Himself measured off the first week as a sample for successive weeks to the close of time.
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.