God's Holy Days

"These are the feasts of the LORD, holy convocations which you shall proclaim at their appointed times" (Leviticus 23:4).

Is it possible to know what the future holds? The Creator of mankind has an incredible plan for us, and He reveals it through an annual cycle of festivals described in the Scriptures.

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Take a Listening Heart to the Feast

God has invited us to His Feast of Tabernacles, and He will be pleased if we come with a hearing heart.
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Eat, Drink and Rejoice During the Feast...but Always Be a Good Example

"Be careful…that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak" (1 Corinthians 8:9, New International Version). These words of wisdom and admonishment from the apostle Paul apply to every aspect of life and every...
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FORWARD! The Transfiguration: A Preview of the Kingdom

What if you were camping in the mountains, and suddenly one of your friends, the leader of the group, started glowing—shining as brilliantly as the sun! And not only that, but two famous people from history suddenly appeared, maybe historical...
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Generations from A to Z

The widening of the generation gap caused by technological knowledge presents problems for all generations living today. Does the Bible have anything to say about the true source of knowledge?
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Britain: Repairing a Broken Society

A time is coming when God's government—the Kingdom of God—will repair what is broken in today's valueless, immoral society.
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FORWARD! 9/11 Reminds Us Why We Need 9/30

Next month commemorates another anniversary of the horrific deaths of nearly 3,000 people seven years ago on "9/11," as it has come to be simply known.
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Not by Might or by Power

The ideal of a "peaceable kingdom" has held men's imaginations for centuries. Many efforts have been made to create this perfect utopia. How will it come—by human effort or by the power of God?
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This Is The Way Walk in It: Immanuel 'God Is With Us'

It is in the words of Michael Card's "Immanuel" that footsteps of "this is the way, walk in it" (Isaiah 30:21) guide us through life's joys or sorrows.
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Europe and the Church Part 4: Union of Church and State

Even in this very secular age, many European countries continue a tradition established in the fourth century of a close relationship between church and state. The origins of this system take us back to one of the most significant leaders...
Trumpets - Trumpets, Trumpets Everywhere
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Trumpets, Trumpets Everywhere

The reverberating echo of a distant trumpet stirs deep emotions and moves us to conviction and action. What does the Bible say about this instrument?
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My Father's Saw

The feel of it in my hands brought back memories of a hard-working man who cared for his family. It also reminded me of the hope for the future.
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Restoration: Joel and the Start of the Church

The prophecy of Joel is one of the most dire in the entire Bible. The bad news definitely outweighs the good. The book ends on an uncharacteristically blunt note by speaking of the desolation of Egypt and Edom. I have...
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The Beauty of Restoration

I rarely schedule time to watch television, but one of my greatest media indulgences is to watch one of the Hallmark Hall of Fame movies.
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Amazing Ancient Accuracy

The Hebrew calendar is amazing. But even more incredible is the meaning of the biblical Holy Days it contains.
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Who Will Remember Your Name?

Your name is important to God. When Christ returns, will you have a good name before God? Will your name be in God's book of remembrance?
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Compass Point

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When and how often should Christians partake of the Lord's Supper as directed by Jesus to remember His death for the sins of the world?

Should we take the communion whenever we want or is there a prescribed frequency?
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Leaven: Seeing Ourselves in the Story

God can show us the leavening—the sin—in our lives. But we must be open and receptive to His correction.
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Between the Harvests

As I was preparing for the Feast, I studied the harvest seasons of the Holy Land, and I tried to visualize the life of an Israelite living in the land of Canaan.
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FORWARD! Teens Who Helped Make It "the Best Feast Ever"

It's inspiring to hear of brethren and young people serving and making a difference in others' lives. We'd like to share one such story with you, from Ralph Redline of the Bismarck, North Dakota, congregation. He's the father of Britton...