God is Our Shepherd “And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17). — Todd Alexander Psalm 23 is one of David’s most heartfelt and beautiful works — a poem often set to music. It is a lovely prayer supplication that has become a healing balm, a comfort to God’s people. David used the principles of eight titles of God to summarize how God helped him through great difficulties. Eight benefits […]
The Gospel Age Understanding the relevance of the Gospel Age to Christians today is crucial for several reasons. By connecting with our brethren who lived earlier in the age, we can better grasp the significance of standing for truth and loyalty to God, values that are just as important in our modern world. However, the strength and resilience of those who came before us can serve as a source of inspiration as we navigate the challenges of our time. Gospel Age Parables […]
Seven Parables, Seven Stages “But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples” (Mark 4:34). As Jesus preached in Galilee, his mother and other family members waited to speak to him. When told of this the Lord replied, “ ‘Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?’ And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, ‘Behold my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the […]
Seven Pillars, Seven Stages “Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars” (Proverbs 9:1). The verses following the theme text say wisdom “has cooked meat, mixed wine, and put food on the table. She has sent her servant girls to announce from the highest hill in the city, ‘Whoever needs instruction, come.’ She invites all the simple people and says, ‘Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have prepared’” (Proverbs 9:2‑4). This picturesque language is an […]