October 21
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520 B.C. - Haggai Called For the Old-Time Religion.
Haggai 2:1
Haggai was a contemporary of Zechariah. Zechariah was a young, gifted preacher; Haggai was an older, seasoned man, somewhat less talented, but steady and wise. Together, they blended their efforts, personalities, and services to call the people to reconstruct the temple and the wall. In doing so, he called for a return to the old things.
Many of us feel that the great need of our day is to return to the old truths. People are always talking about new things for a new era when the Bible says, "... ask for the old paths ..." (Jeremiah 6:16) There are some things that never change. Truth never changes; right and wrong never change; the Bible never changes; Jesus Christ is called the same yesterday, today and forever; the Gospel never changes; the heart of man never changes; the need of man never changes; tears, sorrow, heartache, bereavement and sadness never change; consequently, man's needs are always the same - his need is the new birth! Let us pray for our nation to go back to the old paths, for our churches to return to the old truth, the old methods, and the old message of redeeming grace.
1833 - Birthday of Alferd B. Nobel.
1934 - The Ordination of Theodore Epp.
Theodore Epp founded the great "Back to the Bible" broadcast heard around the world daily. This is a miracle of our generation. Thousands have been saved and millions have been blessed through this ministry. Why not pause to thank God for this radio outreach. Then, let us thank God today for all faithful radio preachers. Perhaps you know some whose names you could call to God in prayer. Maybe it would be in order to send an offering today to the support of their work.
Haggai 2:1
Haggai was a contemporary of Zechariah. Zechariah was a young, gifted preacher; Haggai was an older, seasoned man, somewhat less talented, but steady and wise. Together, they blended their efforts, personalities, and services to call the people to reconstruct the temple and the wall. In doing so, he called for a return to the old things.
Many of us feel that the great need of our day is to return to the old truths. People are always talking about new things for a new era when the Bible says, "... ask for the old paths ..." (Jeremiah 6:16) There are some things that never change. Truth never changes; right and wrong never change; the Bible never changes; Jesus Christ is called the same yesterday, today and forever; the Gospel never changes; the heart of man never changes; the need of man never changes; tears, sorrow, heartache, bereavement and sadness never change; consequently, man's needs are always the same - his need is the new birth! Let us pray for our nation to go back to the old paths, for our churches to return to the old truth, the old methods, and the old message of redeeming grace.
1833 - Birthday of Alferd B. Nobel.
1934 - The Ordination of Theodore Epp.
Theodore Epp founded the great "Back to the Bible" broadcast heard around the world daily. This is a miracle of our generation. Thousands have been saved and millions have been blessed through this ministry. Why not pause to thank God for this radio outreach. Then, let us thank God today for all faithful radio preachers. Perhaps you know some whose names you could call to God in prayer. Maybe it would be in order to send an offering today to the support of their work.