The term used for “farmer” in the Bible is “husbandman.” A husbandman is a plowman, a man of the soil, a tiller of the ground. In All the Trades and Occupations of the Bible, Herbert Lockyer writes that Jesus Christ’s frequent allusions to farmers, fields, and their products indicate how familiar he was with the… Continue Reading
During Jesus Christ’s earthly ministry, he often taught in synagogues, where Judeans who had an interest in God and the things of God regularly gathered. John 18:20: Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews [Judeans] always resort; and in secret… Continue Reading
God’s Word teaches us that kindness is one of the characteristics of the love of God. I Corinthians 13:4 says, “Charity [the love of God in the renewed mind in manifestation] suffereth long, and is kind….” The love of God is kind, and as God’s children we can manifest His love to others by deciding… Continue Reading
I owned and operated a home improvement company for twenty-five years. As a contractor, I made it my company’s goal to give the customer a completed product that was useful, durable, enjoyable, and aesthetically pleasing. All of these projects were accomplished in the same basic manner with two main participants involved in the project: a… Continue Reading
In the spring of 1979 I attended my first Way Ministry home fellowship. My family arrived at the home of a group of young people who were participating in the ministry’s outreach program. It was a life-changing event for me at the tender age of thirteen. I was apprehensive because I didn’t really know what… Continue Reading
In the Eastern lands, a signet was an object of great meaning and importance. Every household had a signet or seal, which was engraved with distinctive markings. A person in authority used the signet or seal to make an impression in wax or clay upon letters, documents, and other objects to be sealed. The signet… Continue Reading