to Christ. We must consider the con text which deals with the treasurer, Shebna, at the time of the prophet (.v. 15). From these passages we can see the judgment of God upon the Southern Kingdom of Israel. Histori cal records reveal that in the 8th cen tury B.C. there was actually a treas urer by the name of Shebna. He was self-assured and took more authority to himself than God ever intended him to have. He was in charge of the na tion’s finances. In verse 22 is the prom ise of the Lord in the selection of His own man for the position. There is a passage mentioning a nail, however, which is prophetic of the Saviour. It is Zechariah 10:4, in which we read in part, “out of him the nail.” This is a picture of Christ because He per forms spiritually just what a nail does in the physical world. It holds firm so that things can be placed upon it and can hang from it. Even so the human heart and soul can depend and rest upon the Lord Jesus Christ. Q . Spanaway, Wash. — “What is grace?” A. There have been many definitions, however, none is more accurate than “unmerited favor.” God bestows to man, in His infinite love, that which can only meet the eternal needs of the human soul! “Grace is constantly set in contrast to law. Under law God de mands righteousness from man, but under grace he gives righteousness to man” (Dr. C. I. Scofield). Many af the Biota itudonts help to earn their way through school by working on Campus. With the many necessary buildings there is constant main tenance which must be carried on. Hera, David Hargraves, runs the powerful floor scrubber and polisher in one of tha many halls around school. ^ ; ■ //<
lievers who live defeated lives as they fail to trust the Lord wholly, not seek ing to follow His perfect will for their lives. Yet, the Lord abideth faithful despite man’s feeble attempts. When your feelings begin to betray you, fall back upon the promises of God. Be lieve your beliefs not your doubts. Q . Walla Walla, Wash. — “Why do Christians have to suffer so much pain? Can you help me to understand this?” A. This question has been a subject of consideration since the time of Job. It is perhaps more frequently asked than any other. Suffering can some times be due in part to sin. Because of man’s fallen nature suffering has be come a part of his life. Even after we have been redeemed we still have a body of humiliation, awaiting its final redemption. We sometimes cause suffering by our own foolishness in not caring for our bodies properly. There are also times when we suffer willingly. We may do, as an example, so for our children’s sake. One of the most important reasons for suffering is the refining process of the Lord. To remove the dross, a gold nugget has to be placed in the crucible and heated to the melting point. The Lord wants us to get to the point where we will be more than conquerors. If we come to the place where we can praise the Lord in our suffering, we will re veal the true Christ-like manner of life lacking in so many instances to day. The Lord wants us to show forth His praises under all circumstances of life. We need to be able to rejoice in our infirmities. Q . Seattle, Wash. — "Will you please explain Isaiah 22:25? Does this give us prophetic reference to Christ?” A. “In that day, saith the Lord of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and fall; and the burden that was upon it shall be cut off: for the Lord hath spoken it.” This does not give us a real prophetic reference
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