March has seen an unprecedented flurry of diplomatic activity in the Middle East. This activity occurred while the war in the Ukraine was ra

O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth. Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth [proclaim] his salvation from day to day (Psalm 96:1-2). From one of the sisters who has asked not to be identified by name Note 1 - the new song in the New Testament Scriptures The command to sing is plural in Hebrew and the intent of this Psalm is prophetic, with those in the land (the saints) instructed to praise Yahweh in the Kingdom Age with a “new song.” Th

Brother Jay Johnson, Prophecy Section editor On September 20, 2020, the United States under the Trump administration negotiated an agreement with the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to normalize relations with the government of Israel. The resulting agreement was termed the Abraham Accords. Within four months three other nations – Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco – signed the Abraham Accords agreement. Israel had then made peaceful agreements with six of its Islamic ne

Prophetic Viewpoint Brother Jonathan Farrar, Paris, Ontario Sheba and Dedan, and the merchants of Tarshish, with all the young lions thereof, shall say unto thee [Gog], Art thou come to take a spoil? Hast thou gathered thy company to take a prey? To carry away silver and gold, to take away cattle and goods, to take a great spoil? Ezekiel 38:13 In this short article I will suggest that the “young lions” of Ezekiel 38:13 is possibly an inaccurate translation. The KJV rendering

Editorial Brother Jim Washeck, Editor Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence [strong desire/appetite], and covetousness, which is idolatry (Colossians 3:5). We find idolatry listed fifth in the list of the seventeen works of the flesh enumerated in Galatians 5:19-21, while in Paul’s letters idolatry is presented as rebellion against the truth and the righteousness of God. In his first letter

Feature Article Rejoice With Joy Unspeakable “Life in the Truth ought to be the most satisfying and fulfilling way of life available to anyone living on this planet.” Upon reading this quotation from Colin Attridge in The Fruit of the Spirit, might we be motivated to ask ourselves, “Is this our attitude to being in the Truth? Do we honestly feel that our life in the Truth is completely satisfying and the most fulfilling life we could hope for on this earth?” We trust that our

Question Box Brother Ken Wood, Question and Answer section editor And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel; therefore am I come baptizing with water. (John 1:31) Questions: I have two questions regarding the early record in the Gospel of John: What did John mean by “I knew him not” in John 1:31? How could he know all about Christ and say this? If it is not to be taken literally, what did he mean by it? Why did John record the baptism of Jesus in chapt

Featured Article Series Sheldon Wood, Johnson City, Texas ...In him, though now you don’t see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy that is unspeakable and full of glory (1 Peter 1:8 WEB) “Life in the Truth ought to be the most satisfying and fulfilling way of life available to anyone living on this planet.” Upon reading this quotation from Colin Attridge in The Fruit of the Spirit, might we be motivated to ask ourselves, “Is this our attitude to being in the Truth

Sunday School Lessons Download and print as a Sunday School (or other) coloring activity!

Sunday School Lessons Download and print as a Sunday School (or other) coloring activity!