1982 – Volume 3
The Mount of Olives
This famous mount, standing east of Jerusalem, is referred to often in the Scriptures. It seems to be frequently linked to prophetic events to occur at the Lord's return. It was "as he [Jesus] sat upon the mount of Olives" that the disciples asked of the signs of his presence (Matthew 24:3). It was from Mount Olivet that Jesus evidently ascended out of the [...]
Revelation-Section I, Introduction
At the outset of the book, John gives us the authority for the Revelation he saw and recorded. It came from God, given to Jesus, and delivered to John through Christ's angel, messenger. John addressed his writings to the seven churches in Asia minor, as he was instructed to do (vs. 11). But as the promises, warnings, counsel and encouragement of the book are [...]
A Prophecy of Noah
"Noah ... said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren ... Blessed be the Lord God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant." (Genesis 9:24-27) As time progressed, the Canaanites did become subservient to the Shemites. For of [...]
Solar System Symbology
A number of brethren favor the thought that the star constellations of the heavens are arranged by divine providence to picture features of the Divine Plan. And there are scriptural references to the "Mazzaroth, " the signs of the zodiac, and particular symbolic stars and star clusters. We cannot recount the evidence here, but many brethren have some familiarity with this subject. This leads [...]
A Talent – the Price of a Man
Israel's tabernacle, in the strictest sense, was the linen tapestry which first overlaid the boards which supported it. "Thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them... the five curtains shall be coupled together one to another; and other five curtains shall be coupled one to [...]
Revelation
Scripture generally requires careful study to get the full value, and this is certainly true of apocalyptic scripture. But with a respect for the studies of devoted brethren preceding, a thoughtful look at history, and a reverent application to the prophetic word, we have every reason for optimism in trying to understand Revelation. Unlike Daniel who was told to "Go thy way ... for [...]