But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13. To the afflicted ones I would say, be of good comfort
Ezra, Student and Teacher
Ezra … prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord, and to do it. Ezra 7:10. Born of the sons of Aaron, Ezra had been given a priestly training; and in addition to this he had acquired a
Table in the Wilderness
Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; to deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Psalm 33:18, 19. Like the Saviour of mankind,
A Voice in the Wilderness
And Elijah the Tishbite, … said unto Ahab, As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 1 Kings 17:1. Among the mountains of
Unsanctified Skill
And Huram finished the work that he was to make for king Solomon for the house of God. 2 Chronicles 4:11. Chosen men were specially endowed by God with skill and wisdom for the construction of the wilderness tabernacle (Exodus
Tested Again
Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not. 1 Samuel 15:3. The Lord sent His servant with another message to Saul. By obedience he might still prove his fidelity to God and
Undernourished Souls
They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: but lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul. Psalm 106:13-15. Whenever their appetite