It is an irony of our existence that the greater part of our allotted span is dedicated to those things pertaining to the here and now; the ephah and the shekel, mundane tasks, recreation and even an extraordinary component of sleep. We may not think often about eternity, yet that is the focus of Sc…
It is through the daily practice of reading the Bible in the family circle that children come to know the story of the Bible. In the discussion that follows they are impressed with the morality of God and the wonder of the promises He has made to those who love and fear Him. As they grow in years an…
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To be part of the Family of God implies great responsibilities. Isaiah shows how great these are when he declared the words of Yahweh: “Every one that is called by MY NAME … I have created for MY GLORY” (Isa. 43:7, 21). A “people for His Name” therefore implies a “people for His Glory…
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These encouraging words of the apostle Paul have such important relevance for us in 1995, not only in the context of the “peace and safety” cry, but also on the overall world scene (Rev 16:15).
We know from Daniel 2, 7 and 8 and Revelation 12 and 13 about the oppressive Iron Kingdom, the Roma…
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Our generation has been described as the “quick-fix” age, a generation in which the servants of Christ find it a constant battle to rise above the environment in which we live. It is the age of instant solution, fast results and accessible entertainment of every kind. This society has produced a…
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Some of the simplest projects undertaken with the Daily Readings will not only greatly improve our appreciation of a particular Bible topic, but also give the basis for interesting and lively discussion on the readings. The following project is designed to give a deeper understanding of the subject …
“Dr Thomas’s writings make his readers into Bible students, who while retaining a lively sense of indebtedness to him find confirmation in their own independent study.” So wrote Brother John Carter in the Introduction to “The Faith in the Last Days”, page 39. It is in this spirit that we i…
“Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints and of the household of God; and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone” Eph 2:19, 20
This Apostle Paul in writing to the Ephesians…
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As we begin another year we recommence that wonderful tradition which is followed by so many of our brethren and sisters and their families world wide – the opening of our Bibles at Genesis, Psalms and Matthew. Daily, through the guidance of the Bible Readers’ Companion, we again systematically re…
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In this series we shall be considering helpful items relevant to the lives of our families. If Yahweh builds our houses, then, despite all the prevailing wickedness, we shall not labour in vain! God’s way is best.
The passage of human history presents some remarkable phenomena. Contemporary socie…
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