Full audiences of brethren and sisters, whose hearts and minds were bent toward the achievement of unity, were deeply appreciative of an address entitled “The Atonement”, given by Brother Carter in several states. Reproduced here is the address, which, while lifting consideration of the nature a…
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This article from the pen of Brother Robert Roberts written more than 100 years ago, is taken from Seasons of Comfort. It beautifully illustrates our relationship to our Heavenly Father and our desire for the coming of His Son.
Assembled at this appointed weekly memorial of the breaking of bread, w…
“Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth” Numbers 12:3
The Scriptures have recorded the many lives of men and women who have lived and died down through the centuries of time. Their characters have been described without embellishment or eulo…
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Israel plans to build a rail link from the Mediterranean sea coast to Eilat, which will open up a new trade route between Asia and Europe (Moti Bassok and Daniel Schmil, ‘Israeli cabinet approves construction of high-speed train line between Tel Aviv and Eilat’, Haaretz. com1 Latest up…
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Isaiah 40 is the prologue to the Servant Prophecy. As the glory of Yahweh was to be revealed it was appropriate that an herald should prepare men for the most august event in history. Thus, following the gladsome news of coming comfort, the mission of John the Baptist is foretold. This is followed…
In the remainder of Isaiah 45 we see the outcomes of the restoration of Judah at the behest of Cyrus. It is always clear that the Power behind the scene is Yahweh.In this chapter He predicted the course of events, and history has seen its fulfilment to the letter. In the opening verses Yahweh re…
Isaiah 50
50:4–9 The Third Servant Song
This remarkable prophetic song marks off a significant advance, telling us in graphic detail what the Servant’s work will entail. In the opening song we learn of his ultimate victory, that he will not fail until he has set justice in the earth; t…
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This article continues the theme of Yahweh’s unrivalled greatness. In view of this, His servants have no need to think that they have been forgotten, or that His purpose with them has failed. In His time, those who wait on Him shall be delivered and glorified.
Isaiah 40
The following verses …
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Isaiah 41
As in the previous chapter, Yahweh continues to challenge any detractors, forecasting future events in detail and showing without any shadow of doubt that “He removeth kings, and setteth up kings”: indeed, that He is the One who “rules in the kingdom of men” (Dan 2:21, 4:17). Idol…
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In this section the promise that the Servant would be a “light to the Gentiles” is elaborated and given substance. The One despised would become the object of worship of kings and princes because of Yahweh’s faithfulness. In the day of his need, the Servant’s prayer would be heard and he…
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