Selecting the Lamb “In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb … a lamb for an house” (Exodus 12:3). — David Rice Jesus, as all Christians know, was the “lamb of God” (John 1:29, 36). He was foreknown of God to be the redeemer of mankind, “the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world” (Revelation 13:8). Jesus would die thousands of years after Adam. Sometimes in the scriptures a “day” represents a thousand […]
An Open Tomb “Behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it” (Matthew 28:2, Scriptures from NASB unless otherwise noted). — Ernie Kuenzli Before it began to dawn toward the first day of the week: “Behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it. (3) And his appearance […]
Worthy is the Lamb “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing” (Revelation 5:12). — Tom Ruggirello Observing the Memorial is one of the few ceremonies that our Lord has asked us to keep. However, we do so not only out of obedience, but also because we realize the privilege of honoring someone so great that even the angels shouted the words of the above text. Because of […]
Beware of Leaven Leaven is used as a symbol of corruption throughout the Bible. Several cautions for the Christian are taught by its use in both Old Testament and New. The article Beware the Leaven of the Sadducees describes dangers of gross doctrinal error. Acting in greed (as in the error of Balaam), they perhaps exalted ritual over righteousness. Implications of the Sadducees’ denial of a resurrection are elaborated. Spiritual pride and its pitfalls are described in Beware the Leaven of the […]