By Mike Willis Each of us owns a copy of a book which is known as the “Holy Bible.” Some of us have spent a considerable chunk of money in order to purchase a copy of the Bible. But, what for? Have we merely purchased a decorative book to lay on a coffee table? Have we …
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Modernism: Jehoiakim’s Penknife
By Mike Willis During the work of Jeremiah, God commanded Jeremiah to write his words on a scroll and send them to Jehoiakim. The message was to be read to the people upon the fasting day. When the message was heard, some of the people were terrified. Finally, the book was taken to Jehoiakim. “And it …
A Family Circle Series: Me and My House
By Leslie Diestelkamp When Joshua challenged the people to “Choose you this day whom you will serve,” he punctuated that challenge with a strong declaration of his own determination when he said, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Judging from the response of the people (see Josh. 24:15,16) they obviously recognized …
Bible Basics: The Seed is the Word of God
By Earl Robertson In the parable of the sower, Jesus said, “The seed is the word of God” (Luke 8:11). In this parable, Jesus was teaching some essentials of the kingdom of God, and they could be illustrated with no greater force than with the elementary lesson of seed sown and its results. God’s order has …
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