'I Will Pour Out My Spirit On All Flesh' (June 2003)

June 2003
Volume 12, Number 5

Throughout the Bible water is a symbol of God’s Holy Spirit. On the Day of Pentecost, ad 31, the first outpouring of God’s Spirit occurred in Jerusalem. Using Joel’s prophecy as his proof, Peter assures us that it is only a matter of time until God pours this "living water" out on all men everywhere. (Creatas)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Four):
The Peace Offering

The peace, fellowship, praise, or thank offering was the most commonly given in ancient Israel. John Ritenbaugh explains that it represents God, the priest, and the offerer in satisfying fellowship.

Ready Answer
Faith to Face Our Trials
by Pat Higgins

Life sometimes seems to be one trial after another. However, Pat Higgins asserts that God has revealed an astounding facet of our relationship with Him that should give us the faith to soldier on despite our many trials.

Prophecy Watch
Peter's Trumpets Message—on Pentecost
by Charles Whitaker

Peter's first sermon took place on the Day of Pentecost, yet his subject seems more fitting for the Day of Trumpets. In that sermon, the apostle speaks from Joel 2 and its description of the Day of the Lord, which ends with the announcement that "whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved." Charles Whitaker explains that the fulfillment of Pentecost begins a process that God will complete in the fulfillment of Trumpets.

WorldWatch
WorldWatch
by David C. Grabbe

News, trends, and events in light of Bible prophecy.
"New Infectious Diseases"; "U.S. Debt"; "War's New Face"; "Immigrants in the Military"; and "America's Black Economy."

Bible Study
Parable of the Two Debtors
by Martin G. Collins

Within this parable Christ shows the principle of reciprocity. Just as we have been forgiven a huge, unpayable debt, so must we extend forgiveness to those who owe us, showing that we appreciate what has been done for us.