By Douglas W. Hill In so many ways in life, the need for a distinctive message is very evident to us. When a train whistle blows as it approaches a crossing, we know that it is a warning of danger. When the signal-light turns yellow and then red, we also know that we are to …
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“Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness”
By Daniel H. King Consider for a moment the importance of that which takes place in worship: man approaches his Creator and Redeemer in an act of contrition, veneration and adoration. It is as if he has made an approach into the throne room of the greatest King that has ever been. If he were …
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Bethlehem
By Mike Willis Bethlehem is first mentioned outside the Scriptures in a 14th century B.C. letter from the king of Jerusalem who wrote to his Egyptian overlord asking for archers to help him recover Bit Lahmi which had seceded from his dynasty (Amarna Letters, quoted in Oxford Archaeological Guides 199). Bethlehem is best remembered by …
The Preacher
By Forrest Morris He paused and looked outside, unaware of the time of day, Patiently searching the scriptures for what they had to say. He knew the significance of study and was confident that he would find The truth of the Word imparted for all of mankind. He diligently examined each passage to discern right …