In a study of the Bible, it would be well for the student to clearly identify the different kinds of figures of speech. These are used in ordinary literature, and God has employed

Please comment on Mark 15:34. Did God turn His back on Jesus because Jesus carried mankind’s sin? Mark 15:34 says, “And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Did God literally forsake Jesus when […]

The religious experts in Jeremiah’s day were misrepresenting God by prophesying “the delusions of their own minds” (Jeremiah 23:26 NIV) and leading people astray with their lies (Jeremiah 23:32). Due to their dishonesty, the people did not know the true nature of God.

The story is told of a mother, who at the outbreak of a thunderstorm, rushed upstairs to check on her son who had just been put to bed. She was certain that he had to be panic-stricken because of the severity of the lightning and the thunder. However, when she got to his room, she […]

Preachers in New Testament times did not wear the title “Reverend” nor does any man have the right to do so. Some folks have never grasped this point. One woman insists on addressing her mail to the preacher as “Reverend” so-and-so, although several individuals have explained to her

For one reason or another, we’ve all experienced members of the Lord’s church not being in their usual auditorium seats before the service begins. Their empty seat or pew teaches us the following lessons:

Brother Marshall Reid, preacher for the Bulverde church of Christ in Bulverde, Texas has written an interesting article entitled, “Why Assemble?“

I love summer best. I don’t even mind the hot dry days of the desert. The best part of summer is the fresh fruit that appears in the stores. The shelves are filled with ripe, luscious, juicy, fruit…. just waiting for my pie or a frothy smoothie.

Several years ago, there were some residents of a drought-stricken community in West Texas, who decided to pray for

I will….like Paul, forget those things which are behind, and press onward (Philippians 3:13). I will….like David, lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence comes my help (Psalm 121:1). I will….like Abraham, trust implicitly in my God (James 2:23).

Some Christians can be pushed, shoved, and insulted in the ticket line at a ball game, ignored in the beauty salon or

The following article by an unknown author, gives us something to think about as we look at the Lord’s church today:

Put yourself in Abraham’s place for a moment. In the USA it’s difficult because we don’t have famines. Local food shortages are solved by our transportation system. Even if there is a local drought there is still food in the supermarket. This is true for other areas of the world as well. In ancient times, […]

Could you go over the wrongs of dating like Willie (Franklin) did? My boyfriend says it’s stupid. Should I agree? Is dating a sin? The information to which the question is referring was heard at the recent youth rally in Springfield at the Kansas Expressway church of Christ. Willie Franklin was the speaker and he […]

While recently reading an ancient history book about the Roman Empire, I came across a picture of a class of Roman gladiator called the Retiarius who fought using only a net and a trident. Of all the lethal

The babe in Christ, not accustomed to study but now needing to begin a routine of study, sometimes asks concerning a procedure. We will here make a suggestion or two. For him, and for all, we would strongly suggest (1) DAILY study, and (2) If at all possible, and for the sake of developing a […]

In Isaiah 64:8 (NKJV), Isaiah introduces the concept of the potter and the clay and presents God as the Potter who naturally cares about that which He has created. He does not want to discard his creation. “But now, O LORD, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our potter; And all […]

After completing many years as a journalist, Arthur Brisbane was offered six months of paid vacation time by William Randolph Hearst, the publisher of the San Francisco Examiner. Brisbane refused to accept the kind offer because of two reasons.

In the Olympic Games, the greatest runners in the world compete for gold medals. Long before the Games begin, competitions are held in countries throughout the world to weed out those who are not fast enough to compete. At the Games, only the fastest of the fast qualify for the final competition.

God’s book “” the Bible “” changes lives by first offering its message of salvation (Romans 1:16 – NKJV). But Scripture can also change the way we treat others (cf. Matthew 7:12 – NKJV).