Did Jonah Die In the Belly of the Fish?
Question: Did Jonah die in the belly of the fish? Answer: The record of Jonah’s cry from the belly of the fish is: Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his…
Jonah’s Bitter Spirit
It always seemed to me that the book of Jonah ended very abruptly and strangely. I thought of this while reading Hebrews 12:14–15. In addition to this certain attitudes in…
Thoughts on Ruth and Esther
I recently had the opportunity to participate in two different Bible studies where one was considering the book of Ruth and the other was considering the book of Esther. This…
What are the different effects of the Word of God in 2 Timothy 3:16.
Question: What are the different effects of the Word of God in 2 Timothy 3:16. Answer: Second Timothy 3:16 reads All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for…
The Man in the Glory (Poem)
By George Cutting I wake in the morning with thoughts of His loveWho is living for me in the glory above,Ev'ry minute expecting He'll call me away,And that keeps me…
The Lesson of Prophecy
[Adapted from F. W. Grant, The Numerical Bible: Ezekiel, page 276. Bold Emphasis added.] In the early chapters of the book of Ezekiel the prophet told of Israel's abominations (e.g.,…
What Is the Day of the Lord?
Question: What is the day of the Lord? Answer: The first thing to be aware of is that the word “day” in Scripture is often not a 24-hour day as…