Mark Kolchin
Before they entered land of Canaan, Israel was promised a future leader
by Moses when he said: “The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the
midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken…” (Deut.
18:15) From then on, Israel looked for this great Prophet that God would raise up?the
Messiah?someone similar to Moses who was appointed by God to lead the nation.
By Barry Kirk
And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser. she
was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;
And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple,
but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all
them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. Lk. 2:36-38
By Jim Upton
The Scripture tells us that fellowship with the saints is good; it should be encouraged.
It’s one of the pleasant things that’s made even better with a little coffee and banana
bread-or whatever-that the ladies serve before the Family Bible Hour. Sometimes
conversations that get started at these times need” just a few more minutes.
“We’ve got another 10 minutes before the preaching begins; they’re only singing now.
The singing will be better without my monotone, anyhow.”
By Donald L. Norbie
Mrs. Jean Erikson, a famous psychologist and author, is now quite elderly. She was
interviewed recently concerning a book she had written on aging and wisdom.
Samuel Ridout
Where are the pastors today? No time for visiting? Too busy? The
wolves are busy scattering the sheep; divisions and worldliness press on every hand.
Compromise, neglect of Christ?s interests, disregard of His honor ? all these
are present; where are the pastors today? The Church has all the gifts; there are
brilliant orators, scholarly teachers; good men and true. There are schools and colleges;
education can be gained by any desiring it. Surely the Lord has not forgotten the need of
His people, nor is He indifferent when He sees them scattered as sheep without a shepherd.
Where are the pastors today?