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 […]

Lessons from the Jewish Feasts

March 1, 2024

Leviticus 23 “Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘The LORD’s appointed times which you shall proclaim as holy convocations — My appointed times are these’” (Leviticus 23:2, Scriptures from NASB).” — Ray Charlton The twenty-third chapter in Leviticus sets out for the Israelites, through Moses, the holy days, the times, and the seasons as they were appointed by God. Each of these holy days had a special meaning to the Jewish Nation and provides lessons for Christians today. […]