Composser Fanny Crosby Writes He Hideth My Soul
For those who have natural sight, but are blind to the things of God, Fanny Crosby, who was blind since six weeks of age, wrote songs to bring a sense of His Presence.
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God Gives the Israelites Qual Meat and a Great Plague
The tribes of Israel were now well organized, ready to move forward after several months at Mount Horeb. There had been some hard lessons, but now they had specific written laws and the presence of God was continually with them. They left Mount Horeb, but three days into the journey, the complaining began again.
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The Traditions and History of the Transfiguration of Christ
A discussion of the history and traditions of the Christian Feast of the Transfiguration, celebrated on August 6th.
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King David is Considered the Greatest King of Israel, and a Man After Gods Own Heart
King David unified Israel and built the military, treasury and national dignity to an unparalleled height. He conquered all surrounding enemies and established an empire that was so powerful that his son Solomon never had to fight a war. David was a versatile man who enjoyed and also suffered a multiplicity of life's experiences, but in the end was the most beloved king of all time.
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Pride Sent Lucifer from Heaven to Earth
Lucifer was one of three archangels mentioned in Scripture. He was created by God as all angels were, but his role was different from the other angelic hosts. Lucifer was referred to as the 'covering angel.' Just as the cherubim covered the mercy seat of the Ark of the Covenant, Lucifer was established by God to be the angel of worship, one whose ministry surrounded the heart of heaven. Lucifer was created to dwell eternally in the throne room of heaven, in the very presence of God (Ezekiel 28:14).
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Noah's Ark Saves His Family and the Animal Kingdom
Noah was uniquely honorable, and believed God's revealed Word at one of the most perilous times in the history of humanity. Noah obeyed God and built an Ark in the midst of exceeding hatred and riotous rejection. As a result, Noah's son, Shem continued the lineage which ultimately produced the Lord Jesus Christ.
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The Book of Jude Exposes False Teachers within the Church
It was important for the believers to stay in close fellowship with those who taught the truth given by the Apostles, to avoid being led astray by the craftiness of false teachers. It was also the spiritual responsibility of believers to discern between truth and deception, to avoid false doctrines and even apostasy.
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The Mission Field Becomes a Humbling Experience
As much as missionaries would like to avoid moments of frustration and even regret, I have found that God does some of His best. We are humble and open to Him. We realize that apart from His grace, we helpless to do any good for others, let alone ourselves.
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The Israelites Complain and Murmur to Moses as they Wander the Wilderness
In just a few hours, the entire congregation of Israel was disgruntled and murmuring against Moses began. Moses heard it, and the Lord heard it, too. This was now the sixth time the people had uttered their blatant unbelief in God's ability to provide and Moses inability to lead, and the worst was yet to come.
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