May /June 2016 Volume 98, Number 3
In the Beginning
God created the earth so that man and beast could enjoy their perfect home. God spared nothing in creating a variety of foods and a habitat for the animals as well as human beings. “God … formed the earth … he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited” (Isaiah 45:18).read more…
The Relationship of God to His Creation-God is Love
“Six days you are to do your work, but on the seventh day you shall cease from labor so that your ox and your donkey may rest, and the son of your female slave, as well as your stranger, may refresh themselves” (Exodus 23:12 NAS). read more…
Animals Preserved-An Ark with Room to Spare
“I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you; and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the cattle, and every beast of the earth with you; of all that go out of the ark, even every beast of the earth” (Genesis 9:9-10 ASV).read more…
Horses in the Bible-Trust Only in God
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God” (Psalm 20:7 NIV). read more…
The Serpent in Scripture-Power Over Sin
“Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God
had made” (Genesis 3:1 ESV).
Dogs in the Bible-Rags to Riches
“Yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table” (Matthew 15:27).
News and Views-Current Events
The oldest surviving copy of the Hebrew Bible has been officially recognized by the United Nations Educations, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a world treasure.
Today in Prophecy-DNA and Genetic Editing
“Now the man had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain, and she said, ‘I have gotten a manchild with the help of the LORD’ ” (Genesis 4:1 NASB).
Lessons From Swine-Handling Truth Wisely
“Neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you” (Matthew 7:6).
Camels in the Bible-Through the Eye of a Needle?
“And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than
for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God” (Matthew 19:24).
Consider the Ant-Diligence and Unity
“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: which having no chief, overseer, or ruler, provideth her bread in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest” (Proverbs 6:6-8 ASV).
Two Lions-One Faithful — One an Imposter
“The lion which is mighty among beasts and does not retreat before any” (Proverbs 30:30 NAS).
Categories: 2016 Issues, 2016-May/June, Other
