By Sam Csonka In the record of 1 Kings 17:8-16, we read of a woman who was commanded to make a cake for the servant of God, and then afterward for herself and her son. We then see the outcome of her obedience to God and the subsequent blessings that were afforded her. In providing …
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The Purpose of Tongues
By Irvin Himmel When Paul stood on the stairs of the castle following his arrest in Jerusalem, he addressed the people in the Hebrew tongue (Acts 21:40). Daniel and his friends were taught the tongue of the Chaldeans (Dan. 1:4). Moses forewarned that the Israelites’ failure to hearken to God would result in a nation’s being brought …
All — Few — Do
By Carl A. Allen For the grace of God hath appeared, bringing salvation to all men” (Tit. 2:11). In times past, God’s law was extended to a “nation” and not to “all men”; but now, we find all have an equal opportunity to salvation. The Gospel is God’s power to salvation (Rom. 1:16) and is …
Foot Washing
By Paul K. Williams The Custom When three men came to Abraham he said, “Please let a little water be brought and wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree” (Gen. 18:4). When two angels came in the form of men to Lot he said, “Please turn aside into your servant’s house, and spend …