Len Griehs

Profiles in Courage: Elijah the Tishbite

A Faithful Prophet “After the earthquake a fire; but the Jehovah was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice” (1 Kings 19:12, scriptures from RVIC unless otherwise noted). — Leonard Griehs The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award was established in 1989 to not only honor the former president but also to recognize public officials whose actions demonstrated the qualities of courageous leadership by taking unpopular stands for the greater good. The Bible also highlights courageous […]

Jesus, Lord of Life

Jesus’ Authority Over All “For it was the good pleasure of the Father that in him should all the fullness dwell” (Colossians 1:19 RVIC. Other scriptures from NASB, Gateway, unless noted otherwise). — Len Griehs Jesus embodied all the qualities that define our Heavenly Father’s character. Jehovah regarded Moses as a friend (Exodus 33:11) and entrusted him with the task of introducing His law to the Israelites, but “Grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17). Although a great prophet, […]

A Vision for the Appointed Time

Shower of Truth “How blessed is he who keeps waiting and attains to the 1335 days” (Daniel 12: 12 NASB). — Len Griehs “A knowledge of these things, and the evidences that they are nigh, even at the door, should have a powerful influence upon all, but especially upon the consecrated children of God, who are seeking the prize of the divine nature. … But to obtain this knowledge and this strength, which God thus proposes to supply to each runner for […]

Deploying the New Covenant in Israel

A Covenant to Come “Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold, out of all the languages of the nations, they shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you, for we have heard that God is with you” (Zechariah 8:23. Scriptures from RVIC unless otherwise noted). — Len Griehs In October 2004, a group of more than 70 rabbis tried to […]

Priests to be Good and Honest Examples

Lead by Example “For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you” (John 13:15. Scriptures from RVIC, except as noted). — Len Griehs Jesus came to give his life a ransom for all (1 Timothy 2:6) and, during his three-and‑one‑half‑year ministry, showed how a faithful follower must live in service to Jehovah. His example gives us a model for transforming our lives into an acceptable sacrifice (Romans 12:1‑2). Likewise, those following Jesus should be […]