Volume 23, No.4, Nov. 2012
The Stars Cry Out
"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the end of the world" (Psalms 19:1-4 NIV). In this text, notice David's [...]
The Precious Fruit of the Earth
"Wait patiently therefore, brethren, till the coming of the Lord. Behold! the husbandman expects the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it, till he receive the early and latter harvest" (James 5:7, Wilson Diaglott). In the 0ld Testament God appointed special times for the nation of Israel to celebrate and remember certain important events. In Leviticus 23 He commanded Israel to observe [...]
Ten Glorious Days
After Jesus' resurrection, on Nisan 16, he was on earth for 40 days teaching and encouraging his disciples. They needed his post resurrection appearances to establish their faith that Jesus was alive and that his death had been essential to God's plan. The Day of Pentecost followed 50 days after his resurrection. 0n the day of Pentecost the holy spirit was sent to the [...]
70 Bullocks
The number of animal sacrifices during the Feast of Tabernacles was greater by far than any other feast. 70 bullocks were sacrificed during the week, 119 lambs, rams and goats in addition to grain and wine offerings. Numbers 29 details which animals were offered on which day. The number of smaller animals was the same on each day of the feast. There was one [...]