Lesson 13 THE PRAYERS OF HEZEKIAH II Kings 19:14–19, 20:1–6 The recorded prayers of Hezekiah are short, they were uttered under differing circumstances and they are of great importance for us to understand our own prayer Life. He prays when real danger threatens him and the country of Judah. Again he prays when he is […]
It has been said by those who know the game of football that the game is won or lost “in the trenches,” that is, on the line where the guards, tackles, and centers fight it out seeking to gain the advantage over the opponent. If the offensive line succeeds, they open up areas for the […]
Both Eternity and Christian News call our attention to the fact that in 1985 it is three centuries ago that two of our most famous Christian musicians, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) and George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) were born. Bach has been acclaimed the greatest musician of all time, “the most profound and original musical thinker […]
Rev. Norman Jones‘ Biblically based article on “The Ethics of Nuclear War” in our December OUTLOOK suggested a number of questions about our nuclear defense concerning which there is a great deal of confusion. The subject is currently getting even more attention than usual because it is beginning to be discussed in new talks between […]
This moving tribute by the publisher of Dr. Praasma’s later words is reprinted by permission from Christian Renewal, of which Mr. Hultink is managing editor. On the morning of December 3, I received my last letter from Dr. Louis Praamsma. It was dated November 30. Receiving this letter was a strange sensation for I had […]
When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took His clothes dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining. This garment was seamless, woven in one piece, from top to bottom. “Let’s not tear it,” they said one to another, “Let’s decide by lot who will get it” (John 19:23, 24). […]
I stopped reading the daily newspaper years ago. The New York Times was too big; my urbanity would vanish as I clumsily crumpled on to the next page. The Daily News and New York Post were easier on the hands , but harder to handle in others ways. The Post became a local Enquirer, […]
The full name of the World Alliance of which we speak is World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC for short). Thi s organization, which throughout its history has existed under a variety of names, dates back to the year 1857. It is a world–wide organization of churches which, historically at least, trace their origin to […]
WOMEN IN CHURCH OFFICE Ron Cammenga With this 16 page pamphlet the Rev. Ron Cammenga makes his contribution to a growing genre of articles on the subject of the role of women in the church. Like Dr. G . Knight, the Rev. R. Sikkema, and Mrs. Laurie Vanden Heuvel, the Rev. Cammenga, pastor of the […]
AM I ALONE Recently there have been some questions that have laid heavy on my heart and I am wondering if I am alone. Is every one satisfied with the new or lecturing way some have “preached” the Word of God in our C.R.C.? Do some go home as I, pondering where the blessing and […]