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 […]
Encouragement to Proceed Advice from the Past — Br. Kenneth Rawson The past year, month, or week might have been a partial failure — even a complete failure — but remember, tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your new creature life. If there is sorrow or pain in your heart, don’t suppress it. Do your grieving now. Face, accept, and resolve your pain; get up even if you have to drag yourself up, and go on. To do this […]
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 […]
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 […]
From the Heart “Every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins” (Hebrews 5:1-3). — Jim Moss “Compassion is at the core […]