“The Book of Remembrance”
Mark B. Thogmartin
The prophet Malachi was called by God to confront those post-exile Jews who had become complacent in their attitudes and worship. They followed a form of religion, but they were apathetic and the practice of their faith had become half-hearted at best.
“When Calamity Strikes”
Steven A. Bush
“No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” (Luke 13:3,5) Jesus implies that calamities should make us all take personal inventory of our hearts regarding where we stand with God.
“God’s House is Made of Living Stones”
Steven A. Bush
The Church is not some manmade organization like the Antelope Lodge. The Church is the dwelling place of God the Spirit; it was founded by Christ; He refers to Her as His Bride; He purchased Her with His shed blood.
“For His Pleasure”
Mark B. Thogmartin
The God of the Bible is self-existent, and has no need of human beings or of creation. Yet he made us and the universe, and he even poured his love out on us! Why? Because he wanted to.
“Jesus Set His Face Like Flint Towards Jerusalem”
Steven A. Bush
Why is Jesus so resolutely intent on going to Jerusalem? Answer: The Lamb of God, with eyes wide open and His gaze fixed like flint, headed to Jerusalem to die for our sins. And there is no greater love in the universe than this!
“When Watchmen Sound Their Trumpets”
Steven A. Bush
If God has proclaimed and sovereignly ordained His words to be published, ignoring them would be utterly foolish and eternally fatal. Don’t be foolish. Be a hearer and a doer, i.e. listen and obey…
“So What Are You Doing?”
Steven A. Bush
What are you doing in the name of the Lord that honors Him? Glorifies Him? Are you driven by consumption or production? As a believer are you merely taking in and filling up or are you spilling over, going forth, serving, helping, giving, doing?
“Baptism, A One Man Passion Play”
Steven A. Bush
When a person is baptized, the Gospel is being depicted for everyone to see. It’s a personal drama professing one’s faith in Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice. It’s a one man passion play.
“Why Not?”
Tim Meek
God calls us to trust in Him. Our response, when His word tells us to trust and obey, should be “Why not?”
“Loving Jesus Means Obeying Him”
Steven A. Bush
Many people claim they love Jesus. Many say they love Jesus but change their minds very quickly when they learn what Jesus actually said.
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