On the Other Hand “In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates” (Genesis 15:18). — David Rice This subject involves interpretation. We will observe with time how things proceed with Israel toward the opening of the Kingdom. However, our opinion is that (1) Israel effectively has the land of promise and is in the process of securing control […]
Showers upon the Grass “Let us go speedily to … seek the LORD of hosts: I will go also … strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem … We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you” (Zechariah 8:21‑23). — David Rice We are progressing toward God’s Kingdom. There is time to pass yet. But circumstances respecting Israel are progressing. There is a lovely song in Hebrew, sung by a throng of […]
A Lamb Without Blemish “Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats” (Exodus 12:5). — David Rice Nine plagues had passed upon Egypt, the ninth being a plague of darkness, “even darkness which may be felt.” “Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days” (Exodus 10:21, 22). Pharaoh was distressed. He offered to […]
Two Ages of Redemption “The LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying, Let the children of Israel also keep the passover at his appointed season. In the fourteenth day of this month, at even, ye shall keep it in his appointed season” (Numbers 9:1-3). This account in Numbers refers to the second Passover that Israel would observe. The first one was […]
Preparing a Priesthood “Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years” (Revelation 20:6). — David Rice A key to understanding God’s Plan is recognizing that there are two distinct ages of redemption — the present Gospel Age with its heavenly calling, and the approaching Millennial Kingdom with its earthly hope. In each […]