“But now hath He obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also He is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.” Hebrews 8:6 Dear Ones: What is a covenant, and why is it so very important when we consider the things of God? First of all, a covenant is,…
“When ye are come to the brink of the water of Jordan, ye shall stand still in Jordan.” Joshua 3:8 Dear Ones: There have been several notable instances in Scripture where God has called an individual, small group of individuals, or a whole nation to advance, with the menacing, and opposing barrier of water before…
“I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.” 1 John 2:14 Dear Ones: When Abraham was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared unto him and said: “I am the Almighty God; walk before Me, and be thou…
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 Dear Ones: How is it possible to believe that God works all things together for good, if we do not believe in the words of the old hymn: …
“For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” Hebrews 11:10 Dear Ones: There is a remarkable testament to God, and His quiet and profound work in the heart and mind of an individual, when we study the life of Abraham. Where did the concept of eternity enter into…
“And the Lord said unto Joshua, ‘See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valor.’” Joshua 6:2 Dear Ones: It is a remarkable revelation to Joshua, the successor of Moses, who, facing the walls of resistance and defiance by the walls of Jericho, is confronted with…
“It came to pass…as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.” Ezekiel 1:2 Dear Ones: It was during the sixth century before Christ that Ezekiel, the prophet, exercised his ministry among the exiles which had been carried to Babylon between the…
“O satisfy us early with Thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90:14 Dear Ones: It was the Apostle Paul who wrote to the believers in Corinth: “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who…
“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 Dear Ones: If there is one basic truth concerning Christianity, and the God of the Christian, it is that there is a call…
“Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him.” Isaiah 51:2 Dear Ones: In one sense, the whole of the history of Israel, and God’s dealings with her, has its essence and basis in the person of Abraham. Why? It is primarily…