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The Breastplate
“And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim.”—Exodus 28:30 The breastplate that formed so prominent and beautiful an object in the dress of the High Priest of Israel, was designated the breastplate of judgment because, as this verse affirms, God directed that the Urim and Thummim—" lights and perfections "—should be placed in it.…
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Signposts For Your Journey Through The Bible: Part 14
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • A general introduction to the book is provided • Ten lessons are drawn from the book • The book of Genesis begins with the TriUne Jehovah (1:1) • The book of Genesis asserts the TriUne Jehovah has brought all things into existence (1:1-2:3) • As the self-existent and eternal God, He…
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The Pastor To His Flock
The following is a copy of the first letter in my possession by my father to the Church: To the Church of God, meeting for the Worship of our glorious Trinity in the Chapel, George's Road, Manchester. Beloved of the adorable Jehovah, and of me, his poor Servant and your Servant, for His sake,—Through the matchless kindness of the Lord,…
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Man Is Worst Than A Machine
Some people say we make man into a mere machine. Nay, he is worse than a machine; for a machine will keep still if you will let it alone; but man is continually at work, doing evil.
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Usefulness In The Ministry
November 28, 1831 My dear Tiptaft,—When Brenton made me the offer of my coming to Stadham, it seemed to me, at first, the very opening I had been desiring and praying for. But since I have considered the subject more maturely, I have thought it best not to accept his offer. My desire is to do just what God pleases…
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The “Almost” Christian
A Sermon Preached By John Booth At Providence Chapel, Croydon, On Sunday Evening, November 29th, 1903. "Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian."—Acts 26:28 The charge preferred against Paul was, as we read in Acts 21:28: "This is the man that teacheth all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place…
