When God gave his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater by whom he could swear, he swore by himself.

In it is the gold incense-altar, and the Ark containing the Covenant, completely covered with gold. In the Ark is a gold casket containing the manna, Aaron's rod that budded, and the tablets on which the Covenant was written;

Faith led to Enoch's removal from earth, that he might not experience death. 'He could not be found because God had removed him.' For, before his removal, he was renowned as having pleased God;

It was faith that enabled Noah, after he had received the divine warning about what could not then be foreseen, to build, in reverent obedience, an ark in which to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world, and became possessed of that righteousness which follows upon faith.

If they had been thinking of the land that they had left, they could have found opportunities to return.

for they could not bear to think of the command-- 'If even an animal touches the mountain, it is to be stoned to death;'

You will be glad to hear that our Brother, Timothy, has been set free. If he comes here soon, we will visit you together.