PROLOGUE “Remember your leaders who have spoken to you t he Word of God; and considering the issue of their conversation, imitate their faith” (Hebrews 13:7, N.T.). The author of the following letter, Mr. B. C. Greenman, needs little introduction to most into whose hands this paper comes. Known to many over a period of … Continue reading Exclusive Principles – a letter
Calendar:Aug.16th to Sept. 15th. DAILY BIBLE READING:……. Aug. 16th, Num.18; Aug. 31st, Num.33; Sept. 15th, Deut. 12. SUPPLEMENTARY READING:.. Aug. 16th, 1 Cor. 2; Aug. 31st, 2 Cor. 1; Sept. 15th, Gal. 3. MEMORY OUTLINES:…………… Gospel of John.MEMORY WORK:………………….John 6:1-21.GOOD READING:"Short Meditations on Elisha,"by J. G. Bellett. Daily Bible Reading What a rich unfolding of … Continue reading Young Believers’ Department
ON THE RELATIONS OF THE PERSONS OF THE GODHEAD Introductory Note.-In Feb., 1920, a number of servants of Christ being providentially brought together in Seattle, Wash., it was suggested to ask Mr. C. Crain to meet with them for daily readings-a proposition that was agreeable to all. So much that was profitable was brought out … Continue reading Notes Of A Reading
We begin our little bulletin for the month with a word, not merely as to the importance, but the necessity for prayer for this work. "Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it." Back of laborers offering themselves, back of clearly opened doors, back of liberal provision for temporal needs, … Continue reading Work In The Foreign Field
Calendar:Nov. 16th to Dec. 16th. DAILY BIBLE READING:………. Nov. 16th, Rom. 4; Nov. 30th, 1 Cor. 2; Dec. 15th, 2 Cor. 1. MEMORY WORK:2 Thess., ch. 2, also Memory Outlines. GOOD READING:"Holiness:the False and the True." Daily Reading Little need be said about this. We are now in the midst of the great Epistles of … Continue reading Young Believers’ Department
The beloved saints throughout the whole country will hear with sorrow, as of a personal bereavement, of the death of our beloved and faithful brother in Christ, Mr. Benjamin C. Greenman. In one sense we have not associated the thought of this tireless worker with ceasing from the activities which have marked his long and … Continue reading At Rest
Reprints of some papers appearing in “THINGS NEW AND OLD” REMEMBER YOUR LEADERS (Hebrews 13:7, J .N.D.) With each generation there arises need for the fresh presentation of certain truths relative to the fellowship God has called us to. Due, perhaps, to neglect, or familiarity without exercise, or many other reasons, there is, however, back … Continue reading A Circle Of Fellowship
A row of books had been set up again and again upon the table, but each time failed to keep their position, because to some extent leaning one upon another. One who was sitting near set them up firmly by placing each distinct from the other, saying, as he did so, "This is the only … Continue reading Ourselves With God.
The first mention of a covenant in the holy Scriptures is found in the -portion above referred to, and a few things with reference to it are very striking, as showing forth somewhat of the blessedness of Christianity. Let us consider them:- 1. The origin of it:THE HEART OF GOD. " The Lord smelled a … Continue reading “The Bow In The Cloud” Gen. 8:21,22; 9:8-17.
"The servant's name was Malchus" are words of holy writ-divinely inspired,-"written for our learning," or "admonition,"-part of the " all Scripture " which " is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all … Continue reading The Servant's Name.
Visiting a brother in the Lord some time since, who had utilized his saw-mill for the manufacture of broom-handles, I was at a loss to know how they were to be made smooth enough for use, seeing them come from the saw and lathe so rough in appearance. "Oh, I will show you," he replied, … Continue reading The Revolving Cylinder.
Two persons having a grievance,' left their respective homes in search of each other; they met in the street, and there was a perfect reconciliation. Would to God that more that are found in like circumstances would "go and do likewise," obeying our Lord's word, " If thou bring thy gift to the altar, and … Continue reading The End Of A Quarrel.
The story of a sinner's need is the fitting prelude to the precious tale of the Savior's grace, and in the instances of it with which Scripture furnishes us, this is usually the order. But here in John, not so, for the stream of blessing flowing from the heart of God out to us is … Continue reading Jesus And The Blind Man. (john 9:)
"Having occasion recently to take a journey by an early train, on awaking ere it was light enough to see the time by my watch, I could see quite plainly upon the wall opposite a luminous match-safe, at least the word "matches" upon it, vivid and clear. Thinking, "That is just what I need!" I … Continue reading “Holding Forth The Word Of Life” (a Lesson From An Incident.)
If I mistake not, fellow-Christian, there is a special test often connected with the above-mentioned season of our lives. Very much it seems to one sometimes like the descent of the disciples from the top of " the holy mount," where they saw the Lord " transfigured in glory," to contact with the power of … Continue reading Monday Morning.
Eight months ago, I came to Scotland the most miserable of men, and now stand here one of the happiest on this side " the glory." My life since boyhood has been passed in foreign lands, where, immersed in the cares and pleasures of this world, unable to understand the ways of God about original … Continue reading A Personal Experience.
"In those days came John the Baptist." Israel have not cared for their Messiah, and, in the person of Herod, have sought His life ; and John's voice is to call them to a judgment of their ways, and turn their hearts to God,-" the disobedient to the wisdom of the just." His was a … Continue reading Bible Lessons On Matthew. Chapter 3:
PENITENTS, DISCIPLES, SUPPLICANTS, WORSHIPERS. (Read Luke 7:36-50; 10:38-42; Jno. 11:28-46; 12:1-9.) In the first of these cases, we have one with no name is Scripture save that of sinner, thus suiting each of us who, through grace, have learned to judge ourselves as such. But she is "at His feet" who, in that very time … Continue reading “At His Feet”
No more wonderful chapter can be found in God's Word than this – whether in the revelation of God, the range of divine truth, or the view of God's ways (dispensationally and morally) that it gives us! 1. First, " In the beginning " – as far back as mortal thought can carry us, we … Continue reading Here A Little And There A Little. john 1: