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Jesus Tomb - In March 2007, the Discovery Channel aired a documentary film called the Lost Tomb of Jesus which explores the question that one of the caskets bears the title, "Judah, son of Jesus," What truth can be found in this story? (Read more)
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Did the wise men visit Jesus in Bethlehem?

Where did the wise men (Matthew 2:1)" TARGET="_blank">Matthew 2:1) find the child Jesus— in Bethlehem or Nazareth?

I do not think there can be any reasonable doubt that it was in Bethlehem. Verse i tells us the narrative happened “when Jesus was born in Bethlehem.” It was thither theywere directed by the teaching of the elders (vv. 4-6) and sent by Herod. Nazareth is not mentioned. It was in Bethlehem and its borders that the slaughter of the innocents took place (ver. 16), after the Child and Mary and Joseph had departed into Egypt. From verse 22 we learn that after the death of Herod they would have returned into Juda, but hearing that Archelaus, his son, was reigning in his stead, Joseph was afraid to go thither and being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee and dwelt in a city, now mentioned for the first time—Nazareth.

W.H. .

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How can I serve the Lord in the assembly?

How can I serve the Lord in the assembly?

Answering this could take many pages, but a few suggestions might help. As the question emphasizes, this is primarily service for the Lord. Therefore, honor the Lord by being at all the assembly gatherings (Hebrews 10:25)." TARGET="_blank">Hebrews 10:25). Come prepared to give something to the Lord whether you are a sister or brother (13:15; 1Pe 2:5)." TARGET="_blank">1Pe 2:5). Live a godly life that manifests Christ (Titus 2:11, 12)." TARGET="_blank">Titus 2:11, 12). Maintain separation from the world and sanctity from sin (2 Corinthians 6:11-7:1)." TARGET="_blank">2 Corinthians 6:11-7:1). Know the Spirit’s power through a life of communion (Ephesians 6:1-18)." TARGET="_blank">Ephesians 6:1-18).

But that is incomplete if the Christian life does not reach out to other believers and to unbelievers. Zeal for the gospel will inspire habitual, personal testimony to unbelievers. Working to bring unbelievers to the Sunday school or gospel meetings is a responsibility for all.

"Encourage (JND) one another daily" (Hebrews 3:13)." TARGET="_blank">Hebrews 3:13). "Consider one another" (Hebrews 10:24)" TARGET="_blank">Hebrews 10:24) so that we will perceive others’ needs. "By love, serve one another" (Galatians 5:13)." TARGET="_blank">Galatians 5:13). Some will appreciate a visit, which may include, as did the Lord (John 21:12-18)," TARGET="_blank">John 21:12-18), material and spiritual provision. Seek the restoration of wanderers. "Bear ye one another’s burdens" (Galatians 6:2)" TARGET="_blank">Galatians 6:2) with a responsive, sensitive heart. Know when a "word in season" (Isaiah 50:4)" TARGET="_blank">Isaiah 50:4) will help and when a home-cooked meal will be more helpful. "Use hospitality one to another" (1 Peter 4:9)" TARGET="_blank">1 Peter 4:9) for the furtherance of the gospel, the preservation of the young or vulnerable, and the strengthening of fellowship with all the believers in the assembly. Find ways to act and things to do that will increase the unity of the assembly around Christ (Mark 9:34," TARGET="_blank">Mark 9:34, 50b). "Pray one for another" (James 5:16)." TARGET="_blank">James 5:16).

Serving in the assembly includes helping to maintain the assembly’s meeting place. Cutting the grass, planting flowers and shrubs, maintaining the grounds, painting the outside trim, washing toilets, sweeping floors, moving chairs, changing light bulbs, and organizing the storage closet are some low-profile ways to serve the Lord - and expend youthful energy.

D. Oliver
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Can Atheists Disprove that God Exists?

While atheists can try to give evidence that God does not exist, they cannot disprove that God exists. Similarly, even though theists can give evidence that God does exist, we cannot prove that He does exist. Despite this, a very good case can be built that shows that it is highly irrational to say that God does not exist.

Atheists have a difficulty if they want to try to show that God does not exist in that it is much easier to show that something does exist rather than that it does not exist. Pretend that I have told you many things about my supposed friend George yet you have never seen or spoken to him. In fact, the only reason you know about George is because I told you about him. You have to decide for yourself if you will believe what I say. I can tell you about George until your ears fall off, but it ultimately comes down to your personal decision whether you choose to believe that George exists or not.

This is the same thing with God. Some people—such as myself—have a true friendship with God. It would seem ridiculous to you if I tried to convince you that your best friend didn’t exist. Because I have a friendship with God, it seems ridiculous to me that someone would say that God doesn’t exist. But the great thing about God is that I don’t have to prove Him to you, He speaks for Himself in many different ways.

One way that God shows us He is real is through creation. As Psalm 19:1" TARGET="_blank">Psalm 19:1 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handiwork”. His glory can be seen in that even though we humans think we are so important, we are but a pale blue dot in comparison to the rest of the universe. Our world barely makes a mark in the solar system, and there is so much out there that we don’t know.

And then our minds can once again be amazed when we consider the complexity of the smallest things in our universe. Scientists used to consider the atom the smallest thing in the universe, but now we know that atoms are merely the beginning. When before we thought we knew everything there was to know, now we have just started to understand how much stuff there is that we don’t understand about how the universe works. Something of this complexity must have a Creator.

Another way in which He speaks to us is through the Bible. It is in the Bible that we read that God loves us but hates our sin. He loves the person (John 3:16," TARGET="_blank">John 3:16, Romans 5:8)," TARGET="_blank">Romans 5:8), but is unable to allow the sin into Heaven (Revelation 21:27)." TARGET="_blank">Revelation 21:27). It is in the Bible that we read about the life of Jesus and how He died to pay for sin (1 Peter 2:24," TARGET="_blank">1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21)." TARGET="_blank">2 Corinthians 5:21). God tells us in the Bible that “the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7" TARGET="_blank">1 John 1:7 ESV).

But perhaps the most direct way in which God spoke to us is by His Son. The Son of God actually came down from Heaven and lived the life of a human from birth until death (John 1:14," TARGET="_blank">John 1:14, Hebrews 1:2)." TARGET="_blank">Hebrews 1:2). Many of His actions are recorded in the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) all the way from His birth to His death to His resurrection and return to Heaven. This God-man is not a mere imagination of a human author; He actually lived and died on this earth.

God has shown Himself to us in many ways, now it is the responsibility of each person to choose. We must each choose to either believe what God says about Himself or to reject it. But please, consider the evidence for yourself—in light of even these few items, how can someone rationally deny that God exists?

Anthony Elliott

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