Nature Teaching (continued) “Consider … the wondrous works of Him which is perfect in knowledge.” A Lesson of Trust “Ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: … and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.” “Go to the ant; …Continue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #26”
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It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #6
“Whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning.” Chapter 5—The Education of Israel “The Lord alone did lead him; ” “He instructed Him, He kept Him as the apple of His eye.” The system of education established in Eden centered in the family. Adam was “the son of God” (Luke 3:38), and itContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #6”
It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #4
Chapter 3—The Knowledge of Good and Evil “As they refused to have God in their knowledge,” “their senseless heart was darkened. ” Though created innocent and holy, our first parents were not placed beyond the possibility of wrong-doing. God might have created them without the power to transgress His requirements, but in that case thereContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #4”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 4
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”—Matthew 7:7. To leave no chance for unbelief, misunderstanding, or misinterpretation of His words, the Lord repeats the thrice-given promise. He longs to have those who would seek after God believe in Him who is ableContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 4”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The LORD’s Prayer, Part 6
“Give us this day our daily bread.”—Matthew 6:11. The first half of the prayer Jesus has taught us is in regard to the name and kingdom and will of God—that His name may be honored, His kingdom established, His will performed. When you have thus made God’s service your first interest, you may ask withContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The LORD’s Prayer, Part 6”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The LORD’s Prayer, Part 5
“Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”—Matthew 6:10. The will of God is expressed in the precepts of His holy law, and the principles of this law are the principles of heaven. The angels of heaven attain unto no higher knowledge than to know the will of God, and to doContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The LORD’s Prayer, Part 5”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The LORD’s Prayer, Part 4
“Thy kingdom come.”—Matthew 6:10. God is our Father, who loves and cares for us as His children; He is also the great King of the universe. The interests of His kingdom are our interests, and we are to work for its upbuilding. The disciples of Christ were looking for the immediate coming of the kingdomContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The LORD’s Prayer, Part 4”