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“Also on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when you have gathered in the fruit of the land, you shall keep the feast of the LORD for seven days; on the first day there shall be a sabbath-rest, and on the eighth day a sabbath-rest.”—Leviticus 23:39

Volume 9 Number 8

September/October 2007

Thanksgiving: A Timeless Lesson
By Jerold Aust

Are we aware of the true source of blessings and wealth?

Feast Days God Despises
By Robert Berendt

While we all think we are honoring God with the days we keep, history shows it’s not always true.

Prepare Yourself: Icebergs Ahead
By Patrick Read

Like the Titanic, we must navigate dangerous waters. But God shows how we can make it through safely.

Feasting With a Focus
By Anthony Wasilkoff

The physical harvest serves to remind us of the spiritual blessings we enjoy.

The Law of God’s Kingdom
By George Carter

The Bible proclaims that the Kingdom of God is coming to this earth. Every kingdom has a king and laws. In God’s Kingdom, Jesus Christ will be King, and God’s laws will be the law of the land—and what a wonderful difference that will make!

Halloween: Behind the Mask
By Jerold Aust

Every year, on the evening of Oct. 31, millions of families celebrate a distinctly odd holiday known as Halloween. For your own good, you need to know what lurks behind the mask of Halloween.

Letters to the Editor

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