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Bible Readings for the Home Circle Novel Chapters
List of most recent chapters published for the Bible Readings for the Home Circle novel. A total of 228 chapters have been translated and the release date of the last chapter is Apr 02, 2024
Latest Release: Chapter 1 : Bible Readings for the Home Circle.The Word Of G.o.d. "Thy word is a lamp unto my f
Bible Readings for the Home Circle.The Word Of G.o.d. "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." Ps. 119:105.THE BIBLE; ITS ORIGIN, HISTORY, AND PLACE IN THE WORLD The Bible contains proof in itself of its divine origin. No oth
- 228 In the closing scene of this allegorical representation of mans conflict with the powers of darkness, we have pictured the happy issue of a faithful Christian life. Satan has been defeated, and has departed. The sleeping lion, the open Word, the cross and
- 227 "Beloved, now are we the sons of G.o.d, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, _we shall be like Him_; for we shall see Him as He is." 1 John 3:2.4. From what ills will the saints be forever delivered?"And
- 226 21. What stands on either side of the river?"In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there _the tree of Life_, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for t
- 225 1. What was one of Christ's parting promises to His disciples?"In My Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. _I go to prepare a place for you._" John 14:2.2. What does Paul say G.o.d has prepared for
- 224 "By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. By faith _he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country_, dwelling in
- 223 "For _as the days of a tree_ are the days of My people, and Mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands." Isa. 65:22.10. When will immortality be conferred upon the saints?"We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a m
- 222 16. When the Jews rejected Paul's preaching of the gospel, what did he and Barnabas say?"Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of G.o.d should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, an
- 221 In heaven there'll be no toil without repay; No building for a brief, ephemeral day; For all the joys that prophets old have told 'Twill take the endless ages to unfold.In heaven there'll be no weary pilgrim band; No seekers for a better, f
- 220 6. What is to be the reward of those whose works are good?"Who will render to every man according to his deeds: ... _glory_, _honor_, and _peace, to every man that worketh good_." Rom. 2:6-10.7. What will he receive who endures temptation?"
- 219 NOTE.-Of all men in the world, ministers and physicians should lead strictly temperate lives. The welfare of society demands this of them, for their influence is constantly telling for or against moral reform and the improvement of society. By precept and
- 218 "_Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit._" Eph. 5:18."Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise." Prov. 20:1."_Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who h
- 217 The capital invested in the manufacture of liquor in the United States in 1850 was less than $10,000,000. In 1910, sixty years later, it had increased to over $770,000,000, or more than 7,700 per cent.The total internal revenue received by the United Stat
- 216 4. With what sins is drunkenness cla.s.sed?"Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, _drunkenness_, revelings, and such like." Gal. 5:1
- 215 _that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean_." Lev. 10:8-10.8. Why is indulgence in strong drink dangerous?"And be not drunk with wine, _wherein is excess_; but be filled with the Spirit." Eph. 5:18.NOTE.-The dang
- 214 "For ye are bought with a price: therefore _glorify G.o.d in __ your body_, and in your spirit, which are G.o.d's." 1 Cor. 6:20.7. What is the body of the believer said to be?"What? know ye not that _your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost_ which is
- 213 "They which do such things _shall not inherit the kingdom of G.o.d_." Verse 21.9. Against keeping company with whom are we warned?"But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be _a fornicator_." 1 Cor. 5:11
- 212 "And delivered just Lot, _vexed with the filthy conversation of __ the wicked_: (for that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, _vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds_)." 2 Peter 2:7, 8.6. Before destroyi
- 211 "That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner-stones, polished after the similitude of a palace." Ps. 144:12.NOTE.-We often hear the saying, "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world." This is not o
- 210 3:15.9. What is said of his mother and his grandmother?"When I call to remembrance _the unfeigned faith_ that is in thee, _which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice_." 2 Tim. 1:5.NOTE.-No position in life is superior to that of th
- 209 "For whom the Lord _loveth_ He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom He receiveth." Heb. 12:6.NOTE.-From this we may learn that all child training should be done in love, and that proper child training is an evidence of true love.13. Against what evi
- 208 NOTE.-The word translated _gift_ in this text means a thing dedicated to G.o.d, and therefore not to be used for any other purpose. In this way the Jewish teachers, by their traditional law, taught children that by saying that their property was thus dedi
- 207 "And there he builded an altar unto the Lord, and called upon the name of the Lord." Gen. 12:8. See also Gen. 13:4; 21:33.NOTE.-"The manner in which the family wors.h.i.+p is conducted is very important. It should be made so pleasant as to
- 206 "Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, _lest they be discouraged_."Col. 3:21.14. By what means may the mother bind the hearts of the loved ones at home together?"She openeth her mouth with _wisdom_; and in her tongue is _the law of k
- 205 NOTE.-Intermarriage with the unG.o.dly was the mistake made by the professed people of G.o.d before the flood, and G.o.d did not wish Israel to repeat that folly.13. What instruction is given in the New Testament regarding marriage with unbelievers?"
- 204 Order my footsteps by Thy word, And make my heart sincere; Let sin have no dominion, Lord, But keep my conscience clear.Make me to walk in Thy commands, 'Tis a delightful road; Nor let my head, nor heart, nor hands Offend against my G.o.d.ISAAC WATTS
- 203 "So are the paths of all that forget G.o.d; and _the hypocrite's hope shall perish_." Job 8:13.12. What is to be the fate of that servant who, while professing to love the Lord, shows by his actions that he is worldly, and is not looking no
- 202 Joseph Sold Into Egypt. "Where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work." James 3:16.Envy, Jealousy, And Hatred [Ill.u.s.tration.]Saul Seeks David's Life. "Who is able to stand before envy?" Prov. 27:4.1. What
- 201 2. What instruction did John the Baptist give the soldiers who asked of him advice regarding the way of life?"And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, _neither accuse any falsely_; and be content with your wages." Luke 3:14.3. What is one t
- 200 NOTE.-Then when we judge, accuse, and condemn one another, we are doing the work of Satan.3. If we bite and devour one another, what may we expect?"But if ye bite and devour one another, _take heed that ye be not consumed one of another_." Gal.
- 199 6. What kind of report did the ten spies bring back concerning the promised land?"They brought up _an evil report_ of the land which they had searched."Num. 13:32.7. What did Caleb say of the ability of Israel to take it?"Let us go up at on
- 198 "_Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord_, and He will have mercy upon him; and to our G.o.d, for He will abundantly pardon." Isa. 55:7.8. Why must the wicked forsake their thoughts
- 197 Respect Of Persons [Ill.u.s.tration.]Peter In The House Of Cornelius. "Of a truth I perceive that G.o.d is no respecter of persons." Acts 10:34.1. Of what has G.o.d made all nations?"And hath made _of one blood_ all nations of men for to dw
- 196 Is not the way to heavenly gain Through earthly grief and loss?Rest must be won by toil and pain; The crown repays the cross.HENRY F. LYTE.Debts [Ill.u.s.tration.]Forging The Chains. "The borrower is servant to the lender." Prov. 22:7.1. What ge
- 195 15. What parable did Christ give to correct the false idea of the Pharisees that wealth was a sign of special favor with G.o.d?The parable of the rich man and Lazarus. Luke 16:19-31.16. What did He point out as one of the dangers of the possession of weal
- 194 "Men shall be _lovers of their own selves, covetous_." 2 Tim. 3:2.4. How prevalent is this sin of self-seeking?"For _all seek their own_, not the things which are Jesus Christ's." Phil.2:21.5. What does charity not do?"Charit
- 193 15. What did Christ say would be their experience in obeying His instruction?"If ye know these things, _happy are ye if ye do them_." Verse 17.16. How does Christ regard an act performed toward the humblest of His disciples?"Inasmuch as ye
- 192 2. Is a mere expression of good wishes sufficient?"If a brother or sister be naked, and dest.i.tute of daily food, and one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful
- 191 The Widow's Mites. "This poor widow hath cast in more than they all." Luke 21:3.Free-Will Offerings [Ill.u.s.tration.]Bringing Gifts To The Feast. "Bring an offering, and come into His courts." Ps. 96:8.1. By what has G.o.d ordain
- 190 Look to your light! does it s.h.i.+ne out clear?Support Of The Ministry [Ill.u.s.tration.]Jacob's Vow. "Of all that Thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto Thee." Gen. 28:22.1. What is one way in which we are commanded to honor
- 189 Order And Organization [Ill.u.s.tration.]The Camp Of Israel. "Let all things be done decently and in order." 1 Cor.14:40.1. Of what is G.o.d the author?"For G.o.d is not the author of confusion, but of _peace_, as in all churches of the sai
- 188 "Then Peter said [to the lame man], Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and _immediately his feet and ankle-bones
- 187 Visiting The Sick [Ill.u.s.tration.]A Message Of Comfort. "I was sick, and ye visited Me." Matt. 25:36.1. For what will Christ finally commend the righteous?"I was sick, and _ye visited Me_." Matt. 25:36.2. Why, in His earthly ministry
- 186 1. What was the character of Christ's work among men?"Who went about _doing good_." Acts 10:38.2. What will His true followers do?"He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so _to walk, even as He walked_." 1 John 2:6.3.
- 185 "He that is not with Me is _against_ Me: and he that gathereth not with Me _scattereth_." Luke 11:23.20. For what does the Lord tell us to pray?"The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: _pray ye therefore the Lord of the harves
- 184 Sound it loud o'er every hilltop, Gloomy shade and sunny plain; Ocean depths repeat the message, Full salvation's glad refrain.Sound it in the hedge and highway, Earth's dark spots where exiles roam; Let it tell all things are ready, Father
- 183 To every clime, where lost by sin, The grace of Christ a soul may win, From here Thy messengers go forth From east to west, from south to north.Perchance, in heaven one day to me Some blessed soul may come and say, All hail, beloved! But for thee My soul
- 182 [Ill.u.s.tration.]The Gospel Commission. "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15.1. Before leaving His disciples, what great commission did Christ give them?"And He said unto them, _Go ye into all the
- 181 Out of my heart I sing a song, O world so great and grand!But hearts are weak, and hands reach out For the touch of a kindly hand.O song that I sing, I pray you bring To some sad soul thy balm; Fall soft, I pray, like the breath of May, Or the touch of a
- 180 4. What does he exhort all to do?"O magnify the Lord with me, and _let us exalt His name together_." Ps.34:3.5. What personal experience does he say he will declare in the hearing of all who fear G.o.d?"Come and hear, all ye that fear G.o.d
- 179 With reverence let the saints appear, And bow before the Lord; His high commands with reverence hear, And tremble at His word.O Jesus, Lord of earth and heaven, Our life and joy, to Thee Be honor, thanks, and blessing given Through all eternity.ISAAC WATT
- 178 Reverence For The House Of G.o.d [Ill.u.s.tration.]A Jewish Synagogue. "Ye shall keep My Sabbaths, and reverence My sanctuary." Lev. 19:30.1. Why did G.o.d instruct His people to build a sanctuary?"And let them make Me a sanctuary; _that I
- 177 2. How are we instructed to wors.h.i.+p the Lord?"Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name; _wors.h.i.+p the Lord in the beauty of holiness_." Ps. 29:2.3. What att.i.tude is indicative of reverence in wors.h.i.+p?"O come, let us wors.
- 176 "_My G.o.d shall supply all your need_ according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Phil. 4:19.4. Do we always know what to pray for?"Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: _for we know not what we should pray for as we oug
- 175 We rise, and all, the distant and the near, Stands forth in sunny outline, brave and clear.We kneel, how weak! we rise, how full of power!Why, therefore, should we do ourselves this wrong, Or others, that we are not always strong, That we are ever overbor
- 174 15. With what should our prayers be mingled?"Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication _with thanksgiving_ let your requests be made known unto G.o.d." Phil. 4:6.16. How often should we pray?"_Praying always_ with
- 173 PART XIII. PRAYER AND PUBLIC WORs.h.i.+P [Ill.u.s.tration.]The Groves Were G.o.d's First Temples. "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto Thy name, O Most High." Ps. 92:1.Importance Of Prayer [Ill.u.s.trat
- 172 10. What does G.o.d's word then become to the believer?"Thy word was unto me _the joy and rejoicing of mine heart_." Jer. 15:16, last part.11. Why are the Scriptures given?"All scripture is given by inspiration of G.o.d, and is profita
- 171 9. What does Solomon say concerning diligence in business?"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might." Eccl. 9:10. "Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds." Prov. 27:23. "He that
- 170 11. By what means was the psalmist made wiser than his enemies?"Thou _through Thy commandments_ hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me." Ps. 119:98.12. Why did his understanding excel that of his teachers?"I have mo
- 169 NOTE.-These four cla.s.ses include all. All should be sober.6. What similar advice is given in the epistle to the Romans?"Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying
- 168 "And Jesus called _a little child_ unto Him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, ... _Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child; the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven._" Matt.18:2-4.NOTES.-Humility is "fr
- 167 "For _the mystery of iniquity doth already work_: only he who now letteth [hindereth] will let, until he be taken out of the way." 2 Thess. 2:7.9. Before Christ should come, what did Paul say was to take place?"Let no man deceive you by any
- 166 1. When the ten spies brought back an evil report from the land of Canaan, what did Caleb say?"And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, _Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it_." Num. 13:30.2. What
- 165 Joseph Forgiving His Brethren. "Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." Matt. 6:12.1. What has G.o.d promised to do when we confess our sins?"If we confess our sins, _He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins_, and to cleanse
- 164 8. Why and for what may every child of G.o.d rejoice?"I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my G.o.d; for _He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, He hath covered me with the robe of righteousness_." Isa. 61:1
- 163 "Be not therefore anxious, saying, _What shall we eat?_ or, _What shall we drink?_ or, _Wherewithal shall we be clothed?_ For after all these things do the Gentiles seek; for your Heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things." M
- 162 Patience [Ill.u.s.tration.]Job And His Friends. "Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord." James 5:11.1. What has the Bible to say concerning patience?"The _patient in spirit_ is better than the _proud in spi
- 161 26. What promise has G.o.d made to bereaved mothers?"Thus saith the Lord; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the Lord; and _they shall come again from the land of the enemy_." Jer. 31
- 160 "The Lord also will be _a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble_." Ps. 9:9.7. What has G.o.d promised His children when pa.s.sing through trials and afflictions?"When thou pa.s.sest through the waters, _I will be with thee_
- 159 1. Why is it better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting?"It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: _for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart_." Eccl.
- 158 NOTE.-Says a Christian writer: "Our sorrows do not spring out of the ground. G.o.d 'doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.' When He permits trials and afflictions, it is 'for our profit, that we might be partakers o
- 157 NOTE.-Intelligent faith as to what G.o.d will do for us touching any matter must be gained by what G.o.d's Word says concerning that point. No one can consistently hope for that which G.o.d has not promised. To expect that G.o.d will do that which He
- 156 16. Who does Christ say will be blessed through the prophecies of the book of Revelation?"Blessed is _he that readeth_, and _they that hear_ the words of this prophecy, _and keep those things which are written therein_." Rev. 1:3.NOTE.-We are in
- 155 CHARLES WESLEY.[Ill.u.s.tration.]Paul At Ephesus. "Many ... which used curious arts brought their books, ... and burned them." Acts 19:19.Walking In The Light [Ill.u.s.tration.]Abraham's Journey To Canaan. "By faith Abraham, when he wa
- 154 2. What reward is promised to the overcomer?"To him that overcometh will I give _to eat of the tree of life_, which is in the midst of the paradise of G.o.d." Rev. 2:7. See also Rev. 2:11, 17, 26-28; 3:5, 12, 21. "He that overcometh shall i
- 153 Struggle manfully for life.PART XII. CHRISTIAN GROWTH AND EXPERIENCE [Ill.u.s.tration.]Jacob Going Down Into Egypt. "G.o.d Almighty appeared unto me ... and blessed me." Gen 48:3.Growth In Grace [Ill.u.s.tration.]Gideon Choosing His Army. "
- 152 7. With what is witchcraft cla.s.sed by Paul, and what does he say to those who are guilty of such things?"Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies.... I have also told you in time past, that they which d
- 151 Luke 9:42.NOTE.-Those under demoniacal control are simply the sport and plaything of the evil spirits possessing and controlling them.10. As we near the closing scenes of human probation, why may we expect an increase in demoniacal manifestations?"Wo
- 150 "A fiery stream issued and came forth from before Him: _thousand thousands ministered unto Him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him_: the judgment was set, and the books were opened." Dan. 7:10.NOTE.-Since the angels are our min
- 149 "And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: _and behold the angels of G.o.d ascending and descending on it_." Gen. 28:12.16. To whose authority are the angels subject?"Jesus Christ: who is
- 148 "Blessed are the meek: for _they shall inherit the earth_." Matt. 5:5. See also Ps. 37:11, 29; Isa. 65:17-25; Dan. 7:18.26. What universal song of praise will then be sung?"And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under
- 147 _Consume_: "To destroy; as by decomposition, dissipation, waste, or fire."-_Webster._ 8. How does John the Baptist describe the destruction of the wicked?"He that cometh after me is mightier than I, ... whose fan is in His hand, and He will
- 146 "As for me, I will behold Thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, _when I awake, with Thy likeness_." Ps. 17:15.17. What great contrast will be seen between the present body and the one to be put on in the resurrection?"So also is
- 145 Sleep on, beloved! sleep, and take thy rest; Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast.We love thee well, but Jesus loves thee best- Good night.The Two Resurrections [Ill.u.s.tration.]Christ's Second Coming. Descent Of The Holy City.1. What co
- 144 WILLIAM COWPER.The Intermediate State [Ill.u.s.tration.]The Burial Of Sarah. "If I wait, the grave is mine house." Job 17:13.1. By what figure does the Bible represent death?"But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning the
- 143 "_When Christ, who is our life, shall appear_, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory." Verse 4.NOTE.-The word _immortal_ occurs but once in the English Bible (1 Tim. 1:17), and is there applied to G.o.d.25. Who only possesses inherent immo
- 142 8. How is man's nature defined?"Shall _mortal man_ be more just than G.o.d?" Job 4:17._Mortal_: "Subject to death."-_Webster._ 9. What is G.o.d's nature?"Now unto the King _eternal, immortal, invisible_, the only wise G.
- 141 28. What will influence the nations to gather for the great battle of Armageddon?"They are _the spirits of devils_, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, _to gather them to the battle of that great day o
- 140 11. When cast out of the mountain of G.o.d, to what place were Satan and his angels banished, to be kept till the judgment?"For if G.o.d spared not the angels that sinned, but _cast them down to h.e.l.l, and delivered them into chains of darkness_, t
- 139 12. What does Christ say of those who are persecuted for righteousness'sake?"Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, a
- 138 "For this is the message that ye have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? _Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righte
- 137 3. To whom, then, should its observance be rendered?"Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and _to G.o.d the things that are G.o.d's_." Mark 12:17.NOTE.-When men make Sabbath laws, therefore, they require Sabbath observance to
- 136 8. What was the character and the work of many of the bishops at that time?"_Worldly-minded bishops_, instead of caring for the salvation of their flocks, were often but too much inclined to travel about, and _entangle themselves in worldly concerns_
- 135 3. When tempted to fall down and wors.h.i.+p Satan, what Scripture command did Christ cite in justification of His refusal to do this?"Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, _Thou shalt wors.h.i.+p the Lord thy G.o.d, an
- 134 16. What was finally done with Daniel?"Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and _cast him into the den of lions_." Verse 16.17. What did Darius say to Daniel the next morning when he came to the lions' den?"The king spake
- 133 Freedom and reason make brave men; Take these away, what are they then?- Mere groveling brutes, and just as well The beasts may think of heaven or h.e.l.l.Know, then, that every soul is free To choose his life, and what he'll be; For this eternal tru
- 132 5. What provision did G.o.d make against slavery and oppression in Israel?"And if thy brother, an Hebrew man, or an Hebrew woman, be sold unto thee, and serve thee six years; then _in the seventh year thou shall let him go free_ from thee. And when t
- 131 Another cla.s.s say they believe it is impossible to know which is the _seventh day_, although they have no difficulty in ascertaining which is the _first_.Some are so bold even as to declare that _Sunday is the original seventh day_.Others, with equal ce
- 130 1. What kind of wors.h.i.+p does Christ say results from doctrines based on the commandments of men?"_But in vain they do wors.h.i.+p Me_, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." Matt. 15:9.2. What commandment did Christ say the Pharise
- 129 NOTE.-Let it be noted that this text does not say that G.o.d _made_ the Sabbath then, but simply that He made it _known_ to Israel then. They had largely forgotten it while in Egypt. See pages 419, 423.11. How did Christ, while on earth, regard the Sabbat