The first letter of each of the following responses will form the word that tells what is conceived by a nation (or individuals) that trust in vanity and speak lies. [1] The number in brackets indicates the number of words in each answer.
1. The stated purpose of Nehemiah’s two adversaries in inviting him to a place called One. [2]
2. Something wicked which is devised by the human heart that forms one of seven hateful things in the Lord’s sight. [1]
3. A father’s concern for the safety of his youngest son caused him to consider his own demise in terms of his gray hairs going down with ________________. [4]
4. The time frame for the endurance of God’s goodness. A reminder for all, but here the mighty man is addressed. The goodness of God endures ________________. [1]
5. Something right, which is really wrong when full of bribes. [1]
6. A sad confession by Ahab, king of Israel, to a heathen king who wanted to usurp Ahab’s family, his silver and his gold. [4]
7. The term applied to one who became a child of the devil by perverting the right ways of the Lord. [4]
8. Those who let their imaginations defame a man might well be likened to something rendered useless, when in a tottering state. [1]
Answers to these questions will be found in the next issue of Christian Shepherd.
R. Erisman