LandMarks Magazine Contents

2017 August

Editorial – Patmos

When we study John’s prophecy in the book of Revelation, we find that we are living in the time of the judging of the people—in the time of the last church (“Laodicea” means judging of the people).

Understanding the Cross

The cross shows that neither God's law nor the penalty for breaking it could be changed. In mercy for lost sinners, Jesus stepped in and paid that penalty for all who would accept Him as Lord and Saviour.

Rise and Shine

We do not have any might or strength to really hasten Jesus Christ's coming, but God is going to do something for us so that we can rise and shine with His truth, throughout the world, that all the inhabitants of the earth are going to focus on God's people.

The Passover

The only means which God has to deliver people from the slavery of sin is the blood of Jesus. They must recognize that the only way of deliverance from evil is through the blood of the great Lamb, who should sacrifice His life for them and for the world. They should learn their deliverance from ... Read more

Children’s Story – The Worth of a Smile

Suppose you smile someday at someone who is very sad and discouraged, and make him smile, too; what is that worth? You may never know, but it may mean everything to him—the turning of a corner on life’s dark and lonely road. And there are lots of people today like this, people who have given ... Read more

Current Events – Make Friends

The Protestants of the United States will be foremost in stretching their hands across the gulf to grasp the hand of spiritualism; they will reach over the abyss to clasp hands with the Roman power; and under the influence of this threefold union, this country will follow in the steps of Rome in trampling on ... Read more

Keys to the Storehouse – The Battle

Now is no time to “sacrifice integrity,” “disregard conscience,” or to “indulge selfishness.”

Pen of Inspiration – Developing Christian Character

Christian life is more than many take it to be. It does not consist wholly in gentleness, patience, meekness, and kindliness. These graces are essential; but there is need also of courage, force, energy, and perseverance.

Question & Answer – What is that “standard against him” in Isaiah 59:19?

Angels of God moved upon the hearts of Martin Luther, Melanchthon, and others in different places, and caused them to thirst for the living testimony of the word of God. The enemy had come in like a flood, and the standard must be raised against him.

Health – Cold Water

He gave the matter of his discovery, which had meant so much to himself and others much thought. He tried various applications with varying degrees of success. Empirically by trial and error he evolved a method or system of cold water treatment that brought help to thousands

Life Sketches – The Called

The details of Jesus’ life in this world were predicted throughout the Old Testament by the various prophets. For example, Daniel predicted when He would become the Messiah.

Food – The Delectable Date

Dates, rich in calcium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium and copper, provide minerals for supporting strong bone health and fighting osteoporosis.

Recipe – Date Paste

Date Paste

Bible Study Guides – Christ Prays for His Disciples

August 27 – September 2, 2017-The early Christians were indeed a peculiar people. Their blameless deportment and unswerving faith were a continual reproof that disturbed the sinner’s peace.

Bible Study Guides – Gethsemane

September 3 – 9, 2017-Rising with painful effort, He staggered to the place where He had left His companions. But He ‘findeth them asleep’ (Matthew 26:40). Had He found them praying, He would have been relieved.

Bible Study Guides – Scourged and Condemned

September 10–16, 2017-Christ’s persecutors had tried to measure His character by their own; they had represented Him as vile as themselves.

Bible Study Guides – Calvary

September 17 – 23, 2017-Since the Passover supper with His disciples, He [the Saviour] had taken neither food nor drink. He had agonized in the Garden of Gethsemane in conflict with satanic agencies.

Bible Study Guides – The Risen Saviour

September 24 – 30, 2017-The women who had stood by the cross of Christ waited and watched for the hours of the Sabbath to pass. On the first day of the week, very early, they made their way to the tomb, taking with them precious spices to anoint the Saviour’s body.

All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.