Outline XIII Fasting Matt. 6:16-18—“Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you,They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not […]
Summary of a Convention Speech given by Rev Peter De Boer reported by Marilyn Vos. The topic given to Rev. De Boer was: “The Possibility of Possessing the Power of Godliness”. He spoke at the banquet of our convention. The speaker posed the following question: How may I, a covenant youth, be Godly? First […]
Easter is the time of new garments. Fifth Avenue in New York has its Easter Parade: Los Angeles has a similar show of new finery and spring array. Every church building on Easter will offer its display of new hats and coats and other things. Garment, new garments! Many of them. Thousands upon thousands. Ad […]
Easter morning. Bright and early, before the sun rises above the eastern horizon, people will be going in their cars to join in one of the annual “sunrise services”. Not all, but many at least. Not far from Redlands, in the neighbouring city of Riverside, a crowd climbs Mount Rubidoux. There the first sunrise service […]
Do you know that more money has been spent last year in our fair country for liquor than was spent for education in all its branches? Though we cannot on the basis of Scripture teach prohibition, nevertheless, it is well in this “drinking age” to remember the words of Scripture warning against the misuse of […]
In the name of our consistory and church it is my privilege to welcome back into our midst our returned servicemen. They are by name: John Bouma, Everette Franken, John Kimm, Marvin Paauwe, Abel Vander Veen, James Vander Veen, Andrew Van Voorthuyzen, Everett Van Voorthuyzen and I add the name of Clifford Doney. These nine […]
Repeatedly one hears reports that at present there is in the making, or that there already is, a great religious awakening throughout our nation, a revival of interest in things spiritual, a real “back to God” movement among civilians and members of the armed forces alike. Many, so we hear, that had forsaken God and […]
Under the above caption I read an article in a religious paper that, to my mind, contained sentiments with which we ought to agree. The article had reference to those of the church that are in the service of their country, away from home and regular church life. It emphasized that there are things that […]
“But Daniel purposed in his heart, that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.” Daniel 1:8. An immediate temptation! An immediate temptation faced Daniel and his three friends […]
Outline 30 MANASSEH’S WICKEDNESS AND REPENTANCE 2nd week of May II Chronicles 33:11-13—Wherefore the Lord brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among the thorns and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon. And when he was in affliction, he besought the Lord his […]
