Is The Armor Too Heavy

Figures of speech abound in the Bible. God’s penmen often illustrated divine truths by comparing it with objects from everyday life. The parables of Jesus dealt with fishing, farming and vineyards, things the residents of Palestine were familiar with. The apostle Paul often compared our vocation with that of an athlete. He tells us if anyone “competes is athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules” (2 Tim. 2:5). Near the end of h... (read post)

Issue No. 52/07

WELCOME A warm welcome is extended to those who are visiting with us today. SERMON Today, our lesson will be on, “Anticipating God in 2008”(based on Matthew 16:1-4). As we begin a new year, each of us anticipates certain things in our lives, either positive or negative, depending on our personalities and our makeup. While we may not be able to correctly anticipate the events of our lives in 2008, we can, through the Scripture, anticip... (read post)