January 1, 1970

FAMILY REFORMATION; OR, JACOB’S SECOND VISIT TO BETHEL.   “And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Beth-el, and dwell there.” — Genesis xxxv. 1.   THERE are critical times in most families: times when much decision of character will be needed on the part of the father to guide things aright. They say there is a skeleton in every …

Genesis:35:1

November 18, 1883

FATHERS IN CHRIST.   “I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning.” . . . . “I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning.”— 1 John ii. 13, 14.   OBSERVE the difference in the two verses: John first says, “I write,” and then, …

1 John:2:13-14

November 20, 1864

 A Solemn Enquiry Concerning our Families   “And the men said unto Lot. Hast thou here any besides? son in law, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place.”—Genesis 19:12.    THE angelic messengers of mercy were not only earnest to bring Lot out of the city, but …

Genesis:19:12