By David Faust Some recalls are bad. Automobile manufacturers issue recalls when they discover defects in a vehicle. When elected officials face a recall, they are in danger of being voted out of office. The apostle Peter, however, spoke about a positive kind of recall in 2 Peter 3:2 when he said, “I want […]
By Christy Barritt How Black and White Christians Think About Race The protests and riots in Ferguson, Missouri, this summer caused many to debate race issues in America. The Portraits of American Life Study found vastly different perceptions on race among black and white Christians, a gap that has continued to widen since 2006. […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness While Christmas is the “most wonderful time of the year,” our culture does us no favors by virtually skipping Thanksgiving. Retailers, large and small, begin advertising Christmas wares at the beginning of November, and Christmas songs are played on radio stations as early as Halloween. But before we bypass Thanksgiving […]
By Sam E. Stone Last week’s study ended with Ezekiel 43:21. After that Ezekiel was given further instruction about those who would serve in the temple, the allotment of land, and priestly duties for various occasions. Now the prophet is back at the entrance to the temple. Worship in the kingdom of God is […]
By Sam E. Stone At this point in our study, Ezekiel had witnessed the measuring of the outer wall and then the angel brought him back to the eastern gate of the temple where the tour had begun (see 40:6). Nineteen years earlier the prophet had seen the glory of God leave the temple […]
