The Arab Spring, Five Years Later “Therefore wait for me,” declares the Lord, “for the day when I rise up to seize the prey. For my decision is to gather nations, to assemble kingdoms, to pour out upon them my indignation, all my burning anger; for in the fire of my jealousy all the earth shall be consumed” (Zephaniah 3:8 ESV). Listen to audio: The Arab Spring began in Tunisia in late 2010, when the self-immolation of a street vendor in a […]
July /August 2016 Volume 98, Number 4 Precious Promises “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9, all texts from New King James Version unless noted otherwise). Listen to audio: The disciples of Jesus were anointed with the holy Spirit at Pentecost, not in the manner of the prophets and other ancient worthies […]
July /August 2016 Volume 98, Number 4 A Special Calling “Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit” (1 Corinthians 2:9,10). David Rice Listen to audio: There is no more remarkable privilege than for us to be invited to be part of the Bride of Christ. Jesus gave John, the disciple who was endeared […]
July /August 2016 Volume 98, Number 4 Righteous Living Always Commended “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith” (Galatians 6:10). Robert Brand Listen to audio: In addition to the consecrated, there are many individuals in our fellowship who love God and his truth, but have never professed consecration. They love God, they look forward to Kingdom blessings, and they love being with the brethren. In fact, they […]