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names not given after the various Psalm numbers?” A. Only those known to be written by David are so identified. Any iden­ tification which may be known, is so stated. Of course, ultimately, the Holy Spirit is the divine author. He used David, as well as a number of others, in this book which is such a blessing to all our hearts. Q. Chico, Calif. — “How can you give an answer to a critic of God’s Word when they point to Deuteronomy 11:21 in scorn, saying that God’s people were to give rotten meat to a stranger or even sell it to an alien. Apparently it’s another attempt to undercut the Word of God by casting aspersions upon God’s people. A. A critic of God’s Word will try to turn anything against the Scrip­ tures. The Lord wanted a people sep­ arated unto Himself. They were to eat differently, dress differently, even carry on agricultural pursuits dif­ ferently. They had different customs, observed purity in marriage (before unknown in the Eastern world), and were to be completely separate from idol worship. This is why certain things were denied them of which others might partake. This is the thrust of the verse about which you have asked. I t doesn’t state that the meat is rotten. During World War Two, with people facing starving conditions, they ate almost any­ thing. They were in dire straights. Some people in those days would eat meat from an animal that had died of itself. There is no thought of force here. God was showing to the world that even in the area of dietary laws, He wanted this people to be com­ pletely pure. The alien was not un­ der those dietary laws, and would have no objection to using meat for­ bidden to the Jew. Q. Albuquerque, N.M. — “Why have 21

remains, no one knows for sure. Gen­ erally, on the basis of the record, probably he was not saved. He was interested only in fleshly things, sell­ ing his birthright for a mess of pot­ tage. He seemingly cared nothing about that which pertained to God or good. But when we get to Heaven, we will know the answer definitely. Q, Placentia, Calif. — “In the light of Revelation 19:9 who are the ‘called’ or ‘bidden ones’? Also in John 8:29 we have the word ‘friend of the bridegroom’. Who are the guests at the marriage swpper of the Lamb if the Old Testament saints are to be raised after the tribulation?” (Dan. 12:1-8, Isa. 26). A. There are two people, the bride and groom, who are never invited to their own wedding. The “friends” of the bridegroom, or the guests, are Old Testament saints. The question is whether they attend in the posi­ tion or form they now have. Certain­ ly Paul isn’t uncomfortable in his situation in the presence of the Lord. He knew that to depart and be with Christ was far better. When the body of a believer is placed in the grave, his spirit goes to be with the Lord. There is the possibility of an inter­ mediate body. In Revelation 6 we see the souls who are under the altar as they are clothed in white raiment. It’s difficult for our finite minds to think of spirits having clothes. Again in Luke 16, we read of the rich man in torment who would like to have some relief for his “tongue.” We don’t usually conceive of a spirit having such a part of the anatomy. So, old Testament saints, before they have their final resurrection body, are at this marriage supper of the Lamb in an intermediate state. Q. Wichita, Kans. — “Were all the Psalms written by David, or did oth­ ers write some ? Why are some

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