Before we begin the examination of Job’s speeches and try to follow the development of his thought, as he wrestled with his tremendous problem, there is an important principle to consider. It has become a well established tradition, both in …
“Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks”.
The third of Job’s trials—the condemnation by those he had esteemed as his friends, and from whom he had expected comfort and consolation — accomplished what the loss of all …
Events of so disastrous a nature occurring in the life of a man of Job’s standing in the community would, of course, be responsible for considerable comment. Friend and foe would undoubtedly be free in their speculations as to the …
“Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil?” (Job 1;8)
This Job is presented for examination before a being called …
The Book of Job is an excellent example of presentation of a problem related to human behaviour, in dramatic form. (The Greeks were much given to using this method in attempting to arrive at solutions to human difficulties).
Act 1: …
It has been said of the Book of Job: “There is none like it, none in modern or ancient literature”; and, “A book which will, one day, be seen towering far above all the poetry in the world.” These statements …
There is a certain climate of opinion that affects the thoughts of most people. Changes may be slight and slow but they can be very sweeping. Thus in the days when crimes were punished savagely, with hanging or deportation as …
Nowadays, a man can make little progress without credentials of some sort. It may be a door pass bearing thumb print and photograph—it may be a certificate of merit or papers of membership in in some association or other, but …
Psalms 32:8. “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go : I will guide thee with mine eye.”
There is consolation in the realization that, if we are willing, God will instruct us in …
There is no saying, that is more accurate than “Life consists in what a man is thinking of all day.” The regulation of our thoughts is imperative, if we are to shape our lives wisely and well. As in your …
“For, behold, the Lord cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.” (Isaiah 26:21)
One of the greatest signs …
We are told in the 7th chapter of 2 Samuel, that David the king of Israel wanted to build a house for the Ark of God. As the Ark was where Israel worshipped God, so the house would be for …
Most readers will have noticed that in Matthew 6, the only part of the Lord’s Prayer in which the Lord himself made comment was “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors” He, knowing our nature, perceived how vitally …
During the lifetime of the Apostle Paul, the Gospel was preached and ecclesias established in much of the Roman Empire. One of those who assisted in this task was Timothy. The epistles of Paul to Timothy were written after many …
Psalms 31 :24. “Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.”
The people of this world hope for riches, honor and long life. But, even if every reward the earth has …
There is no special circumstance that warrants a true disciple of Christ to break his law. We have in mind specifically his command that “If any man will sue thee at law, and take away thy coat, let him have …
Paul’s words come clear and firm to us when he said “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ. it is the power of God unto salvation.” This verse has come to mean more to us as we continue …
In September, Nikita Khrushchev made one of the most dramatic moves of his career in world politics. He had hinted at what he was about to do during his visit to the United States earlier in the month when he …
Psalms 27:1. “The Lord is my light and my salvation ; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life ; of whom shall I be afraid ?”
The Lord is my Light. No matter how dark …
When Fairhaven House opened its doors on June 19, 1958 it became the first Christadelphian Rest Home in the Western Hemisphere. Since that time some guests have entered and are now comfortably settled.
The Home has been designed and furnished …
Most of us have seen a pearl. It is a very unique gem, as it is the only precious jewel that is of animal origin. It is formed by the pearl oyster which is very ordinary in appearance. Little would …
Isaiah spoke of this plight in Isa. 60 v. 2, “For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people.” Paul to the Ephesians similarly spoke of a darkness he and the early Christians were contending against, …
“Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you . . . “
These words in the 4th chapter of Mark, verse 24, were spoken by Jesus after he had interpreted the parable …
As the Tidings goes to the printer’s for this month’s publication, the world has just received confirmation of what is considered to be one of the greatest of scientific achievements in our time. Since the world has entered the nuclear …
Psalms 18:2. “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of salvation, and my high tower.”
A rock, fortress or high tower were …
It is a fundamental of true Christian Faith that the Christ is to be anointed King and that he is also, even now, an anointed Priest. Jesus our High Priest at the Father’s right hand is one day to be …
It is very difficult to picture the women of the Bible realistically in our minds because their time is so far removed from ours, and their way of life so vastly different. But there are many things in daily life, …
Our readings for today at first sight afford little connection one with the other, and yet we feel there is a theme that does connect them. Our first reading, 1 Samuel 25 is the well known story of David and …
“In our worst dreams we did not suspect that Israel,—in the 20th year since the start of Hitler’s slaughter of the Jewish people—would send a stream of weapons to rearm the German army.” This quotation appeared in a Tel Aviv …
It will be admitted by all thoughtful people that one of the commonest failings in Christendom has been the love of scandal. The evil is most conspicuous where there are high ideals. This seems incongruous, but it is perfectly natural. …