Moments For You

Much is being said these days about fear, and great steps are being taken to procure what President F.D. Roosevelt in an address to Congress  in 1941 called one of our essential human freedoms—freedom from fear. Now a bold attempt is being made to “rid the world of terrorism” so... Read more →

“The just shall live by faith” (Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38). According to a letter written by Martin Luther’s youngest son, Dr. Paul Luther, and preserved in the Library of Rudolstadt, Martin Luther (1483-1546) related to his family the story of his conversion. He acknowledged with great... Read more →

Read 2 Samuel 24:1-14 Subtle Temptation "He moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel" (v. 1). This move evidently came from the Devil, for in another place we read: "Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel" (1 Chronicles 21:1). It was to Israel's own... Read more →

"What does God want from me?" This is an excellent question for everyone to ask, and answering this question honestly is the first step toward living a life in tune with His will. For many of us, our natural tendency is to assume that He would want us to do... Read more →

For each of the following clues, decide whether the correct answer is Elijah or Elisha and then circle the letter in that column. Once you have circled a letter for every clue, unscramble the circled letters to reveal a descriptive name for each prophet. If you need more help, see... Read more →

God's answer to the problem of suffering is that He came right down into it. Many Christians try to get God off the hook for suffering; God put Himself on the hook, so to speak—on the cross. And therefore the practical conclusion is that if we want to be with... Read more →

Fifty years! This issue of "Moments For You" marks the beginning of its 50th year of publication. During that time millions of copies have been distributed, and we trust that many souls have been blessed by the presentation of the Word of God found in each edition. The number "50"... Read more →

"So she gleaned in the field until even, and beat out that she had gleaned" (Ruth 2:17). Ruth threshed the barley she had collected. Some more hard work. There are many things that cannot be purchased with money; no one else can do or make them for you. A millionaire,... Read more →

Nothing is more clearly taught in the Word of God than the everlasting security—the present and eternal salvation—of every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. He gives His sheep eternal life and assures them that they will never perish; they are held in His hand of power, and that of... Read more →

You may remember the account from the Bible of the time when Jesus was twelve years old and tarried in Jerusalem while Mary and Joseph returned home, only to find that He was not among their caravan. When they returned to the city, "they found him in the temple" in... Read more →

Amazing Grace! (how sweet the sound)   That saved a wretch like me!I once was lost, but now am found,   Was blind, but now I see. John Newton, the author of this famous hymn, is an amazing testament to God's saving grace. Born in England in 1725, he was raised by a godly... Read more →

God is revealed in the Old Testament with many names and attributes. Look up these verses to see that Jesus of the NT is in fact Jehovah of the OT! Name or Attribute Jehovah Jesus Creator  Psa. 95:6; Isaiah 44:24  John 1:3; Col. 1:15  The First and The Last  Isaiah... Read more →

“When they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left” (Luke 23:33). Three men died that day. They were crucified side by side outside the walls of Jerusalem at a place... Read more →

“Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given” (Isaiah 9:6). This verse, so popular at Christmas time, presents two truths: the Son of God is fully human and eternally Son. The first part says He became man—“a Child is born.” When Luke wrote that “unto you... Read more →

We were made to worship God. The Father seeks worshipers who will pay homage to Him in spirit and truth (John 4:24). Preaching is not worship. It may inspire worship in the hearts of listeners, but preaching is the conveying of a message to an audience. Giving a testimony is... Read more →