Volume 8, No.2, May 1997
Samson
Samson was one of the most colorful figures among the heroes of the Old Testament. Paul lists him in the company of such stalwarts as Gideon, Barak, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets, who “through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, [...]
The Trial of Jesus Christ
Each year, as we celebrate the Memorial of Jesus' death, we are brought closer to Him through the realization of what he suffered during that last day which ended in his death. Nothing that is recorded of his life has such an impact on our appreciation of the magnitude of his suffering and sacrifice on our behalf. At the conclusion of the celebration of [...]
Growth of the Righteous
“The Righteous shall flourish as a Palm Tree; he shall grow up as a Cedar of Lebanon.” - Psalms 92:12 There is a wealth and depth of meaning in every line of the Bible could we but fathom the divine intention. Some have questioned - Why is not Scripture given in simple language so all might readily understand? We might well reply - for [...]