Afterward who came to be called by this title?
Answer
"Now these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt; . . . Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and
Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, Dan, and Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. . . . Joseph." Ex. 1: 1-5.
NOTE - In other words, the descendants of Jacob, the grandson of Abraham, were known as the
twelve tribes of Israel.
What test should therefore be applied to every professed teacher of truth?
How many were embraced in God's promises to Abraham?
Is mere assent to divine truth sufficient?
What is the means through which this justifying grace is made available to the sinner?
In view of the judgment hour, what is proclaimed anew?
While in this condition, how much does one know about those he has left behind?
How willing is God to hear and answer prayer?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle