Majesty of Heaven
His work is honorable and glorious, and His righteousness endures forever.—Psalm 111:3 It was at the ordination of the Twelve that the first step was taken in the organization of the church that after Christ’s departure was to carry on His work on the earth. Of this ordination the record says, “He goeth up into […]
King in Righteousness
“In His days Judah will be saved, And Israel will dwell safely; Now this is His name by which He will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.” —Jeremiah 23:6 Isaiah’s rapt portrayals of the Messiah’s glory were his study by day and by night—the Branch from the root of Jesse; a King to reign in […]
Heavenly Bridegroom
“Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.”—Matthew 25:8 It is not a matter of little consequence to us as to how we hear and how we treat the truth of God. To misunderstand the truth, or fail to appreciate it, because we do not cherish light that comes to us, […]
Coming One
And he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts.—Matthew 2:16 At the birth of Christ, Satan saw the plains of Bethlehem illuminated with the brilliant glory of a multitude of heavenly angels. He heard their song, “Glory to God in the highest, and […]
Fountain of Happiness
The fear of the LORD leads to life, and he who has it will abide in satisfaction.—Proverbs 19:23 The opinion which prevails in some classes of society, that religion is not conducive to health or to happiness in this life, is one of the most mischievous of errors. The Scripture says: “The fear of the […]
Teacher and Saviour of Humanity
“Let my teaching drop as the rain, My speech distill as the dew, As raindrops on the tender herb, And as showers on the grass.” —Deuteronomy 32:2 To His children today the Lord declares, “Be strong … and work: for I am with you.” The Christian always has a strong helper in the Lord. The […]
