Jacob's Vision and God's Promise in Bethel
A Southern Baptist Convention study notes Jacob's deception of Isaac and the blessing, Esau's anger, and Rebekah's plan. It explores Jacob's mature faith, the Bethel dream, and revealed truths about communication between heaven and earth, God's watchful care, and Jacob's vow to honor Jehovah. The piece reflects on the lasting impact of the vision and the prudence of marriage arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Abraham
Esau
Isaac
Rebekah
Bethel
Heaven
God
Earth
Jehovah
The Consecration of One Day in Seven
The April 7 1907 Young People Topic questions the meaning of consecrating one day for God. It discusses the Old Testament Sabbath as a day of rest, tracing its origin in creation and prophetic warnings against work, noting the stone death for stone gathering on the Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinai
Sabbath Rest to Worship and Service through Time
The piece traces how rest on the Sabbath evolved into worship and then into service, from ancient times through Elisha and into New Testament practice. It argues that the Lord's Day should be used for spiritual activity in God’s service, not mere rest, linking this shift to a new covenant and Christ’s resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shunammite
Elisha
Christ
Ezek
Priestly Roles and Christian Service Across Two Realms
A religious reflection notes that priests of old stood before God for people's needs, while Christians today are seen as priests in two realms: service to God through church activities and service to humanity via evangelism. Scriptural references are cited, followed by a4873 product advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and contact details.
Executor's Notice for Dirk Van Weelden Estate
The District Court of Marion County Iowa appoints C Ver Progra as executor of Dirk Van Weelden deceased. Creditors must file claims with the court and debtors pay the estate by March 1 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Marion County
Iowa
Dirk van Weelden
C. Ver Progra
Notice of Will Proof in Marion County Iowa
The Clerk of District Court of Marion County Iowa notes an instrument purporting to be the last will of Hubert Den Hartog, deceased, on file and set for hearing on April 6 1907, at the courthouse. Interested persons may appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Hubert den Hartog
B. Kersbergen
Knoxville
Lawrence van Rees
Testament hearing set for April term in Knoxville Iowa
Notice from B Kersbergen district court clerk announces hearing on the will of Jan Walraven deceased. The April term begins Tuesday April 6 1907 at Knoxville Iowa where all interested parties may be heard.
Public Notice in Iowa Clerk Court Hearing
On file in the office of the Clerk and Testament of Lawrence Van Rees, deceased, a hearing is set in District Court Knoxville Iowa for March 4 1907 at 1 15 p m.
Romance of Ellis Island yields a quiet emigrant union
A long excerpt describes Herman Gurlich, a Prussian immigrant, and Martha Leeser, a Berlin widow, meeting aboard a ship and later forging a life together in America. After Martha’s deportation risk for her son’s support, Gurlich proposes marriage to provide a path to a farm and family. The tale explores romance beyond conventional marriage endings, highlighting quiet endurance and unlikely union that culminates in a wedding and move to Gurlich’s farm.
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Bere
Herman Gurlich
America
Prussia
Martha Leeser
Berlin
Heinrich Gurlich
Gurlich
United States
Garlich
Gwrlich
Germany
Bills Island
Leeser
Das
Guitlich
Plorench Gilbert
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Scott
the Sunday School
Gotden
Padanaram
Rev
Chas, A
Tenny
Newton Town
Israel
Hollister
F. D. Stubenrauch
Willard
Jan Walraven
Ellis Island
Goodyear
John Kelly
Brewer & Browneller Shoe Co
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Dr. King
Guaumerion Los
Sandholw
Rouen
Barden
the Great
Canton
Ohio
A. Vanderzee
Pella, Iowa
Miles
Frien
WM. Cromd
Utah
Mile
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