A New Year’s Prayer
"This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you" (Ex. 12:2). New Year's resolutions are good but fragile, that is, easily broken. New Year's prayers are better; they ascend...
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The Importance of the Old Testament
Many Christians will admit the Old Testament confuses them and they really do not know its themes very well. Why should we make the effort to grasp its message? It is inspired Scripture: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God,...
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Feasts in the Epistles
In the epistles--Romans through Jude--the word "feast" or "feasts" is mentioned only four times. Three of these references evidently refer to collective gatherings that include the saints of God. There is significant teaching relevant to these three references. A feast in...
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Our Man is In
Did some U. S. Christians cast their ballots for the incumbent in the recent election? Then surely they must have uneasy consciences about their choice for what ought to be obvious reasons. Probably more Christians voted for the Republican nominee....
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High Priest & Advocate
The great work which the Lord Jesus came to do was to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. This finished work of the cross is the basis of His present and future work. What mind can estimate the...
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Our Refuge in Christ
In the Old Testament God made provision for the person who committed manslaughter--the unintentional killing of another individual. In five separate passages (Ex. 21:12-14; Num. 35:6-34; Deut. 4:41-43; 19:1-13; and Josh. 20:1-9) God gives thorough instruction for the establishment and...
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After the Order of Melchizedek
"Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought forth bread and wine, and he was the priest of the most high God" (Gen. 14:18). The first war which darkens history's page is ended. Abraham is moving homewards, crowned with success, laden with spoil. Suddenly...
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The Official Glories of Christ
The Lord Jesus Christ is greater than any office which He fills. With men it is usually the office which makes the man. Not so with the Lord Jesus. He Himself gives glory to the offices He occupies. For Him...
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Jesus – The God Man
Down through the years men have grappled with the mystery of the Incarnation. How could God become man? How can an infinite person become finite? How can the Creator become a part of creation? How can the Almighty compress Himself...
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