2008 November
Bible
So there we have the story of Daniel and the lions’ den. Daniel had been given the highest position available beneath King Darius. In this world today, there are many people who consider themselves to be powerful.
Christian Life
The patient endurance of those persecuted for their faith has been a testament through the ages to believers and unbelievers alike. However, their trials and suffering would not be noted whatsoever had they not the quietude and contentment that accompanied them; many, even unto death.
Bible
Paul states: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
Inspiration
Pen of Inspiration – Co-operation
In order to be partakers of the divine nature, we must co-operate with God. Man is no passive being, to be saved in indolence. Let no one think that men and women are going to be taken to heaven without engaging in the struggle here below.
Question
Question – What does it mean to worship in “spirit and truth?”
Question: What does it mean to worship in spirit and Truth? Answer: The word “worship” has several connotations....
Health
Activated charcoal can safely be used internally as well as externally. Because of its remarkable adsorptive properties it is often used internally as a treatment for counteracting drug overdose, ingestion of toxic substances, and mushroom poisoning.
Children's Story
Children’s Story – Addled Thomas
Young Thomas Edison was used to these episodes. It seemed that whenever he dared to move, he would draw enough attention to himself to induce the teacher’s wrath.
Food
Food – Gatekeepers to the Stomach
The pyloric sphincter controls food exiting the stomach. About three times a minute, it allows less than one teaspoon of liquid and small food particles out of the stomach.
Recipe
3 cups ground Granola 2 tsp. Cinnamon Substitute 2 Tbsp. Oil 4 Tbsp. Water 2 Tbsp. Honey Blend 2 cups of Granola on high until fine. Repeat until there are 3 cups ground. Put granola in a bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Add honey if unsweetened granola is used. Shape into a 9-inch ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – God’s Love in the Church—Hospitality (continued)
November 30, 2008 - December 6, 2008 - “At the home of Lazarus, Jesus had often found rest. The Saviour had no home of His own; He was dependent on the hospitality of His friends and disciples, and often, when weary, thirsting for human fellowship, He had been glad to escape to this peaceful household, ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The Greatest Gift
December 7, 2008 - December 13, 2008 - What is the value of various gifts without love? I Corinthians 13:1–3. What is the first characteristic of true love? I Corinthians 13:4.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The Greatest Gift (continued)
December 14, 2008 - December 20, 2008 - “The church is the repository of the riches of the grace of Christ; and through the church will eventually be made manifest, even to ‘the principalities and powers in heavenly places,’ the final and full display of the love of God.”
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – I Will Come Again
December 21, 2008 - December 27, 2008 - No human language can portray the scenes of the second coming of the Son of Man in the clouds of heaven. … He will come clad in the robe of light, which He has worn from the days of eternity. Angels will accompany Him.
Editorial
Editorial – Without Knowing It
As Adventists, we know that the end of the world is coming, but we need to be rational in our decisions and not act on the latest Internet gossip.
Church
God is appealing to people to close up the ranks and to come into line! We have to be willing to be involved in the battle. We have to break from Satan’s banner, keep the commandments, develop a character, and become as organized as an army of soldiers.
Daily Living
Lord, What Do You Want Me To Do?
It is a key responsibility of each person in the church with secular employment to be a part of the collective intelligence and will to action that is needed so that gospel workers can be trained and hired!
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.