Noah Built an Altar

Date: January 14, 2023
Passage: Genesis 8:13–22

At the command of God, Noah (1) built an ark, (2) gathered the necessary food for their time in the ark, (3) entered the ark with his family and all the animals, and finally (4) exited the ark. One of the defining characteristics of Noah was that he was obedient to the commands of the Lord …

Nehemiah Called For a "Bible Conference”

Date: October 4, 2021
Passage: Nehemiah 8:1–12

Nehemiah called for a “Bible conference” and invited Ezra, to be the teacher. Ezra was a scribe and a priest who had come to Jerusalem 13 years prior to Nehemiah. If God is to work through His people, they must respond positively to His Word. In this chapter three …

IllustrationNot to Question or Disobey

Neil Marten, a member of the British Parliament, was once giving a group of his constituents a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament. During the course of the visit, the group happened to meet Lord Hailsham, then lord chancellor, wearing all the regalia of his office. Hailsham …

IllustrationAtheists Can Celebrate Their Holiday’s April 1st

An atheist complained to a friend because Christians had their special holidays, such as Christmas and Easter, and Jews celebrate their national holidays, such as Passover and Yom Kippur. “But we atheists,” he said, “have no recognized holidays. It’s unfair discrim …

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