Brethren, we know we are living in a very difficult world right now. God is being rejected on every hand, even right here in our own community, Looking at all of this it is really easy to let ourselves grow very discouraged in our work for the Lord. With all of this, we received some really good news this week. I hope that we are all aware of the great spreading of the gospel that is occurring overseas in Africa and India. But, brethren, it is also happening here in some ways as well. The good news I got was from World Video Bible School located in Maxwell, TX. I have been very privileged to know Rudy Cain, one of the men who established this great business for the Lord, personally for many years. We received their brochure this week and it had this great news on the front. In September of 2016 WVBS passed the “six-million” mark for programs distributed through online views, DVD’s, tapes and books since 1986. Just last year (2016) they had over 1,200,000 online views. Brethren, that is 3,200 views per day. They also distributed over 183,000 DVD’s and about 15,000 books last year. They had over 7,300 students enroll in their online Bible school. Now, remember, we are talking about all this material and online views referring specifically to studies of the Bible! And we also know that all of the studies presented by WVBS are sound and true to God’s word.
Yes, it is true that here, in the United States of America, the Lord’s church is really struggling in many different ways as we will discuss in the sermon for this morning. But, all this great news tells us that there is HOPE! Remember also, this is just one source out of several that are making great, sound material available to the world around us. Others such as Apologetics Press and others are also reaching out with the truth of God’s word in many different ways.
In our technological world today, the use of all the online studies, DVD’s and other things can really enhance our ability to reach out to those around us. There are many who will sit down and study online when they would be uncomfortable trying to do it in a personal study with someone. But, once they begin to study, begin to truly understand God’s word, they will be open to a personal approach and study. So, we need to make all of these programs known to as many of our family, friends and co-workers as we possibly can.
The brochure from WVBS is on the bulletin board in the foyer and it has many of their studies along with some new studies advertised in it. It has their contact and order information - all can be ordered online from their website.
Brethren, let’s do all we can to encourage others to truly get into a personal study of God’s word in every way we can.
Until next week, I love you all,
Dan
Yes, it is true that here, in the United States of America, the Lord’s church is really struggling in many different ways as we will discuss in the sermon for this morning. But, all this great news tells us that there is HOPE! Remember also, this is just one source out of several that are making great, sound material available to the world around us. Others such as Apologetics Press and others are also reaching out with the truth of God’s word in many different ways.
In our technological world today, the use of all the online studies, DVD’s and other things can really enhance our ability to reach out to those around us. There are many who will sit down and study online when they would be uncomfortable trying to do it in a personal study with someone. But, once they begin to study, begin to truly understand God’s word, they will be open to a personal approach and study. So, we need to make all of these programs known to as many of our family, friends and co-workers as we possibly can.
The brochure from WVBS is on the bulletin board in the foyer and it has many of their studies along with some new studies advertised in it. It has their contact and order information - all can be ordered online from their website.
Brethren, let’s do all we can to encourage others to truly get into a personal study of God’s word in every way we can.
Until next week, I love you all,
Dan
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