
The Gospel Trumpet
We understand that the text reaches out to God’s children. That does not mean if you do not belong to God’s children there is no message for you. As you read and must say, “I do not belong to these people,” may this cause a great and deep sorrow in your heart so that you may become hol ...

The Life of Moses (12)
The Lord showed Israel a miracle when the waters of Marah were made sweet and the thirsty ones could drink. The LORD was the Healer of Israel. After this, the people came to Elim, which was also a precious place. There they were refreshed with twelve wells of water, and threescore and ...

Thanksgiving Day in the Life of Ruth
In these words, we would direct your attention to three thoughts: first, how much Ruth gleaned; second, what she did with it; and third, from where it came.What a privilege we have when we with our families may come together in God’s house to acknowledge the Lord for ...

The Fruits of Holy Baptism (6)
The indwelling of the Holy Spirit We saw the fruits of Holy Baptism as they are professed and sealed through the Father and the Son. There is also a sealing by the Holy Spirit, and that also is concealed in the sacrament of Holy Baptism. ...

The Man Born Blind (8)
The healed man has been asked to give testimony. It is a testimony asked due to the wonder that has taken place in his life. His life was one of begging, darkness, and a hopeless future until—a man that is called Jesus made clay and instructed him. The wonder of regeneration reveals it ...

Jacob: Remaining Behind at Penuel (2)
It is now twenty years ago that a young man stopped by the well of Haran. For twenty years Jacob worked for the man who became his father-in-law. The Lord has been good for Jacob; he now has a family and a large business. More importantly the Lord did not forget him. In Bethel the Lord ...

The Life and Dying of Mientje Vrijdag (4)
Many of God’s children were comforted and strengthened by her. One could trust her with their secrets and cares; she went with them to God. Is that not the truth, children of God, those who have known her, and who are still living? Do I say too much about it? Is this not to the praise ...

Questions from Our Readers
What is meant by “removal of the candlestick”?This is often heard in public prayer, sometimes with the addition “the candlestick of Thy Word.” That addition is not wrong in itself but is not necessarily scriptural. In Revelation 2:5b, ...

A Most Extraordinary Proceeding
Certainly, the little lad thought it so. He had never, in the whole of his brief life, heard of such an extraordinary thing before—much less had he witnessed it as he did on that memorable morning.It must have happened over ninety years ago. The boy, whose name was Wi ...

Current Events
Christian Clinics Continue Post-Abortion Care in States with BansSome women who travel out of state for the procedure still rely on local pro-life pregnancy centers for support in the aftermath. “We’ve seen an increase in women coming back with a lot of needs—physical ...