2024 Issues

Joseph’s Faith at Work

May 1, 2024

Joseph Outshined his Brothers “By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones” (Hebrews 11:22). — Todd Alexander The Apostle Paul includes Joseph in his long list of heroes of faith. The faith of these heroes, demonstrated in their life experiences, gave them a “good report” before God (Hebrews 11:2). Paul explains that their faith at work was driven by their hope for a better, heavenly country (Hebrews 11:13‑14). […]

The Prophet that Hath a Dream

May 1, 2024

Life-Changing Dreams “The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream” (Jeremiah 23:28). — Matt Kerry Some events in our lives change us permanently. Pleasant events may be so joyous that we never forget the peace and gratitude that welled up. On the other hand, memories of unpleasant experiences often bring back emotional or physical pain and injury that give us pause. There is a third type of experience that only God’s people share: spiritual revelations. For those who have […]

Joseph in Egypt

May 1, 2024

Two Visits by His Brothers “Joseph made haste; for his heart yearned over his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there. And he washed his face, and came out; and he refrained himself” (Exodus 43:30, 31, RVIC). — David Rice When Joseph was sold by his brothers to a traveling band of Midianite merchants, descendants of Abraham, he was taken to Egypt, the prominent country of the time. When Jesus was sold to […]

In the Beginning

March 1, 2024

Reflections on Passover and Memorial March / April 2024 Volume 106, Number 2 While much of Christianity celebrates Good Friday and Easter as the time of the crucifixion and subsequent resurrection of Jesus, students of the Bible are aware that the Jewish feast of Passover was the historical time of his death and resurrection. This issue considers the scriptural evidence of these most important events. Lessons from the Jewish Feasts details the order of the feasts of Israel as directed by the […]