By Eric Keiper In approximately 536 B.C., Cyrus the king of Persia issued a proclamation. The house of the Lord was to be built again in Jerusalem. What excitement must have filled the hearts of the Jews as they longed to return to their land. They had been deported from Judah to Babylon for resisting …
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Oliver P. Walker
By Larry Ray Hafley (In the spirit and principle of 1 Thessalonians 5:12, 13, and Hebrews 13:7, this tribute of praise is offered with love and thanksgiving.) Recently, while in meeting work southwest of Chicago, I was privileged to see again my long time friend, mentor, and beloved brother in the Lord, Oliver P. Walker, …
Does Your Master Pay Tribute?
By Mike Willis And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? Of whom do the kings of the earth take custom …
What Needs to be Changed?
By James Hahn As we read the history of the Jews we find recorded a sad story of unfaithfulness and rebellion to the very One who had chosen them as his special people. As Jeremiah spoke of their turning from God to serve idols he said, “For my people have committed two evils; they have …