Words of Life: May-August 2008

by SalvationArmy (Author)

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  Wind, or breath, is one of the Bible's word-pictures for the Holy Spirit, and very helpful it is too. We cannot see wind, only the effect of it ...and the analogy is obvious. There are a number of references to 'the wind of the Spirit' in the first readings of this edition of WORDS OF LIFE, which cover the days leading up to Pentecost. It is the writer's prayer that this wind will blow through the lives of readers as they consider again the birthday of the Church and God's special gift of the Spirit to Christians. Other topics covered in this edition include miracles and marvels in the Bible, the Epistle of James, the Letter to the Hebrews, and studies of Jonah and Ruth. Also, guest writers, Majors John and Anne Read, offer a four-week series studying the Beatitudes.

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  - Meet God daily through prayer and praise - Enjoy a variety of bite-size Bible readings - Build a lasting library for further study Warfare, sadly, is an ever-present reality for planet Earth. It always has been, not least in Old Testament times. This edition of WORDS OF LIFE begins with the writer considering how the military success and failure of the Israelites was closely linked to their trust in, and obedience to, God. There are 21st-century lessons to be learned here, particularly from the military leader Gideon. He was great at strategy -- and perhaps he would have made an excellent chess player! Guest writer Major Jim Bryden then offers a three-week study on Paul's letter to the Ephesians, before four previous writers of WORDS OF LIFE return with contributions based on 1 Peter, the Book of Micah, the Book of Proverbs and the disciples Judas and James. The present writer, General John Gowans, then closes the book with some wise words leading up to Christmas and on the close of the year.He is also responsible for all the Sunday readings, most of which feature his prayer poems and songs, in which brevity and poetry combine powerfully to crystallise great truths in a few words.