Biblia

STARS

And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars. … —Rev. 8:12 5969 Meteorites Galore Over a million comets swing around the sun in flat, elliptical orbits. Also, racing through interplanetary space in regular orbits are … Continue reading “STARS”

STEALING

Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts. —Rev. 9:21 5985 Shoplifting Statistics The U.S. Commerce Department has given some figures which are astounding. About four million people are caught shoplifting each year, but for every person caught, 35 go undetected, it is estimated. If … Continue reading “STEALING”

SOUL-WINNING

And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. —Matthew 24:14 5856 The 95% Estimate It has been estimated that probably 95% of all church members have never led anyone to Christ. 5857 Various Channels God Used In a … Continue reading “SOUL-WINNING”

SPACE AGE

But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. —Daniel 12:4 5908 Satellites In Space Since Sputnik I hurtled into space in 1957, more than 740 electronic birds have been sent aloft on a … Continue reading “SPACE AGE”

SPECIALIZATION

Many shall run to and fro and knowledge shall be increased. —Daniel 12:4 5927 Multi-Area Psychology Today Thirty years ago in one American university, the study of psychology was confined to a single course taught in the philosophy department. Today a student who wants to pursue psychology at that university can choose from three curricular … Continue reading “SPECIALIZATION”

SPEED

But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro. —Daniel 12:4 5940 Progressive Speeds Statistics Daniel had doubtless never traveled faster than on horseback. And probably his most common speed was his walking pace. In fact, this was the … Continue reading “SPEED”

SMALL THINGS

And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. —Matthew 10:42 5814 Those Little Hurts Termites destroy more property than do earthquakes. More fires are caused by … Continue reading “SMALL THINGS”