Moments For You

1 Without faith it is impossible to please [God] (Hebrews 11:6). 2 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved (Acts 16:31). 3 He that believeth on the Son [Jesus Christ] hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the... Read more →

We cannot help but notice the integrity of the one whom Naomi has singled out as the best prospective husband for Ruth. Boaz was frank in his business dealings. At no time did he give offense. His relative had the prior claim to Naomi's land, and he not only advised... 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 →

"A young man once found a five dollar bill on the street," says William Feather, a well-known writer. "From that time on he never lifted his eyes when walking. In the course of years he accumulated 29,516 buttons, 54,172 pins, twelve cents, a bent back, and a miserly disposition. "He... Read more →

Gleaning in the fields of Boaz, and receiving blessings from his hand, however happy and right, will not give full rest and satisfaction to the heart of either Boaz or Ruth. Love can never be satisfied with gifts, however precious; it must have the giver. Alas! how slow we are... Read more →

QUESTION: I have heard that certain numbers have significance when they appear in the Bible. Is this true? ANSWER: Yes, I believe that this is true. A Bible scholar by the name of F.W. Grant wrote many years ago that "The Lord had led me into the discovery of a... Read more →

Every fiftieth year in Israel's calendar was known as the year of Jubilee. The soil was supposed to lie fallow. Land reverted to its original owner. Slaves were set free. It was a joyous time of freedom, grace, redemption, and rest. When someone bought a piece of property, he had... Read more →

The keystone truth of the Christian faith is the deity of Christ. Christianity, as the name implies, depends upon Christ. In contrast with other world religions, the faith which bears His Name depends not only on His moral and religious teaching but also on His character. What were the nature... Read more →

Feature Old Testament New Testament Atonement  Leviticus 25:9  1 Peter 3:18  Liberty  Leviticus 25:10  John 8:32-36; Galatians 5:1  Rest  Leviticus 25:11  Matt. 11:28; Hebrews 4:9  Adjusted Values  Leviticus 25:15  Matt. 16:26; Philippians 3:7  Irrevocable Inheritance  Leviticus 25:23  1 Peter 1:3-5   Read more →

The meaning of Philippians 2:1-11 has been greatly debated in relation to the person of the incarnate Christ. It is the connotation of the Greek verb kenoo in verse 7 that is disputed. It is generally translated as either "made Himself of no reputation" or "emptied Himself." Simply stated, the... Read more →

(This article was written in Rome during the Catholic "Holy Year.") This year many pilgrims are arriving in Rome, from all parts of the world, after having travelled miles and miles, for the purpose of crossing the threshold of the "Holy Door" of St. Peter. It is the Holy Year!... Read more →

Direct testimonies are the most obvious sources of proof for the supreme Divinity of Christ. However, we are not obliged to build our faith of the Saviour's Divinity on ten, fifty, or even a hundred passages where it is directly affirmed and taught. This is because it runs as a... Read more →

In Acts 2 we find the next great event following the marvelous things recorded for us in the Gospels. First, there was the incarnation of our Lord Jesus. God became Man for our redemption. Then Calvary, the sacrificial death of our Lord Jesus Christ, when He gave Himself a ransom... Read more →

We can never understand the doctrine of the incarnation, whereby God the Creator became man the creature, for it is beyond the limits of finite comprehension. But we can believe it, for God has "given assurance unto all men, in that He hath raised Him from the dead" (Acts 17:31).... Read more →