3. Participants in this Descent a. The general statement is made in Gen. 46:5-7, 26, 27. b. The number was 70 souls: Jacob and his sons. 1) Of the children of Leah: 6 sons, 23 grandsons, 1 daughter (Dinah, unmarried) total 32. 2) Of the children of Zilpah (Leah’s maid): 2 sons, 11 grandsons, 2 […]
With a few words I reiterate some of the things which appeared in my article of the February issue of the Beacon Lights. In this article I concern myself with the concept commonly referred to as the “Glory of God.” This I am convinced is still a basic concern, all protestations and false-allegations to the […]
“But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law… to love the Lord your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.” – Joshua 22:5 Where love is the incentive the way is not long. The […]
In this Passion season, the most joyous season of all, it is well for us to dwell on the true meaning and significance of the cross and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. In a word the true meaning and significance is, Love. If they mean or signify anything but the sovereign particular eternal love […]
Its Evidences, Cont’d. When it is proclaimed in the Gospel that Christ Jesus died on the cross to save sinners, it is not the first logical step on the basis of that premise for me to lay it down that He died for me in particular. That would be to confuse the order of God’s […]
Music, according to some, is considered man’s fourth material want. First we have food, clothing, shelter, and then music. It seems there may be some truth to this statement. Everyone has the desire in him to hear music. What would man do without it? It seems to be a sense of relaxation for man. To […]