December Christian Educational Ministries 2024

with Ronald L. Dart

I will put my laws into their minds,

and write them on their hearts,
and I will be their God,
and they shall be my people.
Hebrews 8:10

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 Making
Life
Work
Which Old Testament
Laws Apply For Today?

from a booklet by Ronald L. Dart

If Jesus told you not to think something, after her hath committed adultery with her
would you believe Him? Or would you already in his heart.”
continue to suppose that something was Did Jesus take something away from the
true when Jesus told you plainly it was not? law, or did He add something to it? What
For example, if Jesus said, “Think not that I Jesus is doing in the Sermon on the Mount
am come to destroy the law, or the prophets”, is moving from the letter of the law into
would you assume that Jesus came to do away the spirit of the law. Instead of dealing with
with the law? Surprisingly, many Christians technicalities of law, He is emphasizing the
think that Jesus came to destroy the law when meaning of the law. Far from destroying the
He said specifically that He did not. He said: law, Jesus is developing the law. Understanding
“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, that the law is not abolished is a powerful key
or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, to understanding the Bible. Yet, if neither jot
but to fulfill” (Matthew 5:17). The word nor tittle were to pass from the law, what
“fulfill” does not mean abolish. Nor does it do we do with those Old Testament laws
mean merely “to obey”; obey is an entirely which have no discernible application in
different word. Jesus is saying that He came the 20th century?
to “fill up” the law, implying that the law was Take for example the instructions found in
not “all there”. It was not yet “full”. Numbers 15:38–40: “Speak unto the children
What did He mean by this statement? The of Israel, and bid them that they make them
best way to find out is to read on: “I tell you fringes in the borders of their garments
the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, throughout their generations, and that they
not the smallest letter, not the least stroke put upon the fringe of the borders a ribbon of
of a pen, will by any means disappear from blue; and it shall be unto you for a fringe, that
the law until everything is accomplished” you may look upon it, and remember all the
(Matthew 5:18 NIV). Far, then, from commandments of the Lord, and do them;
destroying the law, Jesus would not even and that you seek not after your own heart
diminish it—not a jot or a tittle was to be and your own eyes, after which you used
removed. On the contrary, more was to be to go a-whoring: that you may remember,
added. His illustration is found beginning in and do all my commandments, and be holy
verse 21: “You have heard that it was said by unto your God.”
them of old time, ‘Thou shalt not kill; and Many Christians believe in keeping the
whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the Sabbath on the seventh day, many Christians
judgment’; but I say unto you, that whosoever follow the Old Testament dietary laws; but
is angry with his brother without a cause shall there are very few Christians in the 20th
be in danger of the judgment”. In verse 27, century who actually place a cord, tassel,
He cites another of the Ten Commandments, or ribbon of blue on the fringes of their
“Thou shalt not commit adultery.” Then He garments in response to this command. Why
expands on the Commandments by saying, would a person keep one of these laws and
“Whosoever looketh on a woman to lust not the other?

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 What we see for the most part in the Old This is what we mean when we say that
Testament are illustrative applications of a some Old Testament laws, if applied literally
spiritual law to a physical people. This is why in the 20th century, would have exactly the
the letter of Moses’ law was inadequate in opposite effect of that intended by God.
Jesus’ day. The social structure had changed. How does all this answer our original
Consequently, it was necessary for Jesus, not question: “Which Old Testament laws
to destroy the law, but to fill it up. This is why should we keep today?” First of all, for a
in the Sermon on the Mount He repeatedly Christian to attempt to keep the letter of the
referred to what had been “said to them of law without understanding its meaning is to
old time” and emphasized “but I say unto do no better than the scribes and Pharisees
you”. The letter of the law could not pass of Jesus’ day. But Jesus said that “except your
away, for it served as a permanent and valid righteousness exceed that of the scribes and
illustration of God’s will as applied in given Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the
circumstances. But the letter of the law was kingdom of heaven.”
not enough for the Christian to live by. The letter of the law is critically important
This is why Jesus, after making it clear in understanding the meaning, purpose,
that He had no intention of abolishing intent, and the spirit of the law. That’s why
the law, said, “For I tell you that unless not one jot nor one tittle is to pass from the
your righteousness surpasses that of the law. But the blind, literal observance of the
Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will law can conceivably accomplish exactly the
certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven” opposite of God’s intent.
(Matthew 5:20). How, then, should one proceed? The
This is why Paul said of the Christian meaning and intent of the law presents itself
ministry, “...but our sufficiency is of God; with such obvious clarity that one would have
who also has made us able ministers of the to be a willful fool to miss it. In other cases,
New Testament; not of the letter, but of the the meaning is not so obvious, and one is
spirit: for the letter kills, but the spirit gives often left wondering what, exactly, to do. The
life” (2 Corinthians 3:5–6). answer lies in understanding the linguistic,
Paul is speaking of “the administration historical, and social context in which the
of death” (v. 7)—that administration which law was given.
required the death penalty without mercy at Take, for example, the scriptures we
the hands of two or three witnesses. But the mentioned earlier regarding fringes in
New Testament ministry does not administer the borders (or corners) of one’s garments
the death penalty. We administer mercy. (Numbers 15:37–41). In the May–June 1983
It’s important to realize that while the law edition of Biblical Archaeology Review
itself does not change, the application of the appeared a fascinating article entitled “Of
law must change in different circumstances. Hems and Tassels” by Jacob Milgrom (page
For example, there are Old Testament laws 61). The author translated the passage in
designed to protect the rights of women question as follows:
which, if applied literally in the 20th century, “The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Speak
would have exactly the opposite effect. The to the Israelite people and instruct them to
Old Testament laws protecting women were make for themselves tassels (tsitsit) on the
given at a time when society considered corners of their garments throughout the
women as chattel. generations; let them attach a cord of blue to
For example, study carefully Exodus the tassel at each corner. That shall be your
21:7–11. This law begins, “And if a man sell tassel; look at it [the blue cord] and recall all
his daughter to be a maidservant, she shall the commandments of the Lord and observe
not go out as the menservants do.” For a man them, so that you do not follow your heart
to sell his daughter in our society would be and your eyes in your lustful urge. Thus,
abominable and completely contrary to the you shall be reminded to observe all my
spirit of this law, even though within the commandments and to be holy to your God.
letter of the law. Instead of protecting the I am the Lord your God, who brought you
rights of women, it would be destroying the out of the land of Egypt to be your God: I the
rights of women in our society. Lord your God.”

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 This passage serves as an excellent illustration hem is cut off, a part of the person’s personality
of the importance of linguistic, historical and is removed. […] In a Mesopotamian divorce,
social studies in the interpretation of difficult the husband effects the divorce by cutting off
biblical texts. The commandment to the the hem of his wife’s robe.”
Israelites to put fringes or tassels on the corners This adds enormous significance to an
of their garments was not a new concept. It incident that took place between Saul and
reflected a style of dress already in use among David. When Saul was pursuing David through
other ancient peoples. the wilderness, Saul turned aside into a cave to
Milgrom includes an illustration with his relieve himself, unaware that David and his
article of a temple wall relief at Medinet Habu. men were hiding in that same cave. Instead
The temple was built by Rameses III in the first of killing Saul, David cut off the hem of Saul’s
half of the 12th century B.C. Captives of different garment. David seems to be protesting that he
nationalities are depicted on the relief, among could easily have killed Saul but that he refused
them a Semite and a Philistine both wearing to harm God’s anointed.
kilts slightly scalloped around the bottom “The hem that David cut off was an extension
forming “corners”, and on the corners of these of Saul’s person and authority. David did in fact
garments are numerous tassels. harm the Lord’s anointed; that is why David
Milgrom points out that the tassels were immediately felt remorse for what he had done.
in fact extensions of the hem and continues, […] Although protesting that he had not lifted
“To understand the significance of the tassel, a finger or a hand against the Lord’s anointed
we must first understand the significance of (1 Samuel 24:10), David had in fact committed
the hem. The hem of an ancient Near-Eastern a symbolic act—cutting off Saul’s hem—of
garment was not simply a fold sewed to prevent enormous significance. This significance
the threads of the cloth from unraveling. The was not lost on King Saul; he understood full
hem of the outer garment or robe made an well: ‘Now I know that you will become king’”
important social statement. It was usually the (1 Samuel 24:20).
most ornate part of the garment. And the more Milgrom summarizes this part of his article
important the individual, the more elaborate by stating, “Thus, the significance of the tassel
and the more ornate was the embroidery on the (as well as the elaborate hem) is this: It was
hem of his or her outer robe. The tassel must worn by those who counted; it was the ‘I.D.’
be understood as an extension of such a hem.” of nobility. The requirement of a blue cord in
What becomes abundantly clear when we the tassels lends further support to the notion
study ancient Near-Eastern texts is that hems that the tassels signified nobility because
and tassels were a sign of a man’s rank and the blue dye used to color the threads was
authority—an ancient “status symbol”. extraordinarily expensive” (page 62).
Milgrom continues, “In Mesopotamia we He includes an interesting technical
find early Akkadian texts (for example, in 18th discussion of the methods of obtaining blue,
century Mari) which frequently use the phrase red, and purple dyes in early times. The dye
‘to cut off the hem’ (sisikta bataqu). When the was obtained from the hypobranchial gland of
the murex snail. Twelve thousand snails were
needed to provide 1.4 grams of dye. During the
More From reign of Nabonidus, the last king of Babylon
(555–539 B.C.), purple wool was 40 times more
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against cloth that combines wool and linen, and “recall all the commandments of the Lord
which is referred to by the untranslatable term and observe them, so that you do not follow
sha’atnez (Deuteronomy 22:11; cf. Leviticus your heart and your eyes in your lustful urge.”
19:19). Some of the early commentaries Thus, the Israelites reminded themselves
(for example Targum Pseudo-Jonathan on and stated to the whole world that they were
Deuteronomy 22:12), however, indicate that a commandment-keeping people. They did
sha’atnez—this combination of wool and not follow the designs of their own heart
linen—was sanctioned and even required in in the method of worshiping God, nor did
priestly garments. And this rabbinic suggestion they follow what they saw with their eyes in
has now been confirmed archaeologically. pagan religions around them. They adhered

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Tassels dating to the to the customs and
Bar Kokhba period (c. hen we commandments of God
135 A.D.) were found rather than someone else.
in the Dead Sea caves. understand It is as simple as that.
These tassels were made
of white cords of linen
these things, we can The 20 th centur y
Christian has the Holy
and blue cords of wool, fully grasp the Spirit to bring all things
demonstrating that the to his remembrance (John
rabbinic teaching was not meaning of the 14:26)—to remind him
speculative abstraction but
actual practice. Thus, the
New Covenant promise. of the commandments
of the Lord so that he
reason for the prohibition against sha’atnez— can observe them and not follow his heart
cloth combining wool and linen—is clear: it or his eyes. It is a reminder to all Men in all
would resemble some of the priestly garments generations that there is a right way to serve
made from a blend of linen and wool (e.g., and worship God—His way.
Exodus 28:6; 39:29; Mishna Kilayim 9:1). Thus, Then which Old Testament laws should we
the combination of wool and linen (sha’atnez) keep today? All of them. We keep—retain—
is forbidden to the lay Israelite because it is a every stroke of the pen of God’s law, and we
holy mixture and reserved exclusively for the study that law to discern the meaning and
sanctuary (e.g., Exodus 26:1) and the priest. By intent of that law. We then carry out the spirit
using the combination of wool and linen in the of the law in our daily lives.
tassel, the ordinary Israelite was, however, in a We recognize that the law of Moses is a
small way, wearing a priestly garment.” perfect expression of the will of God as it
This gives us an important insight into applied to those people in that time and in
the laws regarding mixed fabrics found in those circumstances. It would be the height of
Deuteronomy 22:11 and Leviticus 19:19. Some, folly to treat that law with disdain or to ignore
in attempting to adhere to the letter of the law, it, for it forms the foundation of the way of life
have eschewed anything from wool and Dacron Jesus enjoins on all of His servants.
suits to wool socks with nylon-reinforced Jesus Himself developed that law—
heels and toes. It would appear that they have moved it to a higher standard. He not only
utterly missed the point of those laws, not developed the spiritual concept of the Ten
understanding the historical context. Notice in Commandments in the Sermon on the Mount,
Exodus 28:8 that the priest’s garment was made but He also restored original aspects of the
of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine-twined law such as divorce and remarriage, and the
linen. The dyed fabrics would have been wool, observance of the Sabbath. He looked forward
whereas the linen would not have been dyed. to the future and adjusted the Passover so that
The Israelite was prohibited from wearing a it might be properly kept when there was no
priestly garment just as he was prohibited from temple. He reaffirmed tithing but made it
using the holy anointing oil (Exodus 30:22–33). clear that meticulous tithing was not enough
Look again at Numbers 15:37–41. What is (Matthew 23:23).
the 20th century Christian to do about this law? Jesus’ administration of the law in no way
Certainly, to keep the letter of the law would lowered the standards of human conduct.
be meaningless in a society where tassels are On the contrary, He raised those standards
purely decorative and convey no concept of (Matthew 5:20–22, 27–28). At the same
status, rank, or authority. Therefore, merely time, He introduced the element of mercy
observing the letter of the law would utterly (John 8:3–11).
fail to convey the meaning of the law. So we When we understand these things, we can
must retain the law of Numbers 15:37–41, fully grasp the meaning of the New Covenant
but it is the meaning of the law that we must promise: “For this is the covenant that I will
especially note. What did the law mean? make with the house of Israel after those days,
What was the purpose of the law? saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their
It was to make a public statement that the mind, and write them in their hearts: and I
Israelites were a commandment-keeping will be to them a God, and they shall be to me
people. The Israelites were to look at the tassel a people” (Hebrews 8:10).

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 THE EFFECTS OF
KEEPING GOD’S LAW
by Rich Glasgow
For Christians, keeping the Ten begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him
Commandments would seem to be should not perish but have everlasting life.”
axiomatic. After all, aren’t following Jesus That’s succinct and to the point, but what
and keeping the commandments those does it mean to “believe” in Him? That He
things which define being a Christian? lived and died for us, was resurrected, and
You would think so, but that would depend currently sits at the right hand of God? Is that
on how you define “Christianity” and to what it means and is all that’s required of us
what extent you observe those laws. For is to “believe”? Let’s examine John 3:16–18:
our purposes here, we should establish “For God so loved the world that He gave His
just what a Christian is. Wikipedia tells only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in
us that “Christianity is an Abrahamic Him should not perish but have everlasting
monotheistic religion, professing that Jesus life. For God did not send His Son into the
Christ was raised from the dead and is the world to condemn the world, but so that the
Son of God, whose coming as the Messiah world might be saved through Him. He who
was prophesied in the Hebrew Bible and believes on Him is not condemned, but he
chronicled in the New Testament.” who does not believe is condemned already,
That definition or description doesn’t say because he has not believed in the name of
anything about keeping the commandments, the only-begotten Son of God.
but it’s a safe assumption that God’s Law (or Now let’s look at James 2:23: “And the
at least some of God’s laws) plays a prominent Scripture was fulfilled which says, ‘Abraham
role in the lives of most Christians. believed God, and it was imputed to him for
Additionally, it’s understood that a righteousness, and he was called the friend
Christian is one who follows the teachings of God.’” Abraham believed what God told
of Jesus Christ. But what are the teachings him: that he would one day have a son and
of Jesus Christ—and are those teachings would ultimately become a great nation.
universal? If so, how can there be so many His deep-rooted belief and faith that God
disparate Christian churches? Do all, or would do what He said was counted to “him
some, of these churches teach what Jesus for righteousness, and he was called the
actually taught; or do they just assume that friend of God.”
“believing” in Him is all that’s required? Abraham’s “belief ” was far more than
Consider this: James 2:19 says, “You just believing in God’s existence, especially
believe that there is one God, you do well; when you consider he was a “friend of
even the demons believe and tremble.” God.” Being God’s friend has certain
This clearly intimates that mere belief, parameters. Friendship with anybody has
alone, isn’t nearly enough for those who its conditions. Friends share mutual respect
long to have everlasting life and to be told and admiration for one another. Such is our
by our Loving God, “Well done, you good friendship with Jesus Christ if we abide with
and faithful servant.” Him and by Him.
One of the best known New Testament Abide? What does it mean to “abide”
verses is John 3:16, which says, “For God by someone? Dictionary.com defines it
so loved the world that He gave His only- as: “to remain; continue; stay” and “to
continue in a particular condition, attitude,
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 This relationship is spelled out in John On these two commandments hang all the
15:5–7: “I am the Vine, you are the branches. Law and the Prophets” (Matthew. 23:37–40).
He who abides in Me, and I in him, the same So, we see many of the benefits and
brings forth much fruit; for without Me you attributes we can enjoy when we personally
can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in and individually follow Jesus and keep His
Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered. Commandments; but what about cities
And they gather and cast them into the fire, or countries who keep or don’t keep God’s
and they are burned. If you abide in Me, and Commandments? How does God treat them?
My Words abide in you, you shall ask what We all know the story of Jonah and his
you will, and it shall be done to you.” initial refusal to carry out God’s warning
Skipping down to verses 10–14: “If you to “cry against” Nineveh. God was going to
keep My commandments, you shall abide destroy them in 40 days, for their extreme
in My love, even as I have kept My Father’s corruption and violence. Jonah rebelled
commandments and abide in His love. I have against God at first, but after what must have
spoken these things to you so that My joy been a horrific three days and three nights
might remain in you and your joy might be in the belly of a great fish, Jonah decided to
full. This is My commandment, that you love rise up after the fish vomited him up on the
one another as I have loved you. No one has beach. He journeyed on to Nineveh, where
greater love than this, that a man lay down his he declared to them, “Yet forty days and
life for his friends. You are My friends if you Nineveh shall be overthrown!”
do whatever I command you.” Amazingly, this is how the king responded:
When Jesus exhorted us to keep God’s “For word came to the king of Nineveh, and
Law, the Ten Commandments, He meant we he arose from his throne. And he laid his
were to keep all of them; but keeping those robe from him, and covered himself with
commands is the minimum we are to do. By sackcloth, and sat in ashes. And he cried out
doing so, we aren’t “earning” salvation. It’s and said in Nineveh by the decree of the king
pleasing to God when we obey Him—and and his great ones, saying, ‘Do not let man
who wouldn’t want to continually please our or beast, herd or flock taste anything; do not
Creator and maintain a friendship with Him? let them feed, nor drink water. But let man
Though keeping God’s Law doesn’t and animal be covered with sackcloth, and
earn us salvation, there are a good many cry mightily to God. And let them each one
“fringe benefits” that go along with keeping turn from his evil way, and from the violence
His commands. On the other hand, that is in their hands. Who knows? He may
there is a downside if we don’t keep His repent, and God may have pity and turn away
Commandments. See what Hosea 4:6 has from the glow of His anger, so that we do not
to say: “My people are destroyed for lack of perish.’ And God saw their works, that they
knowledge (that is, knowledge of God and turned from their evil way. And God was
what He requires of us). Because you have compassionate over the evil that He had
rejected knowledge, I will also reject you said to do to them, and He did not do it”
from being priest to Me. Since you have (Jonah 3:6–10).
forgotten the Law of your God, I will also In the last few verses of the book, we find
forget your sons, even I.” out from Jonah that this is why he rebelled
We’re told in I John 3:22, that “…whatever against God in the first place: he didn’t
we ask we receive from Him, because we keep want Nineveh to repent and be saved from
His commandments and do those things that destruction. He knew God would be merciful
are pleasing in His sight.” to them if they did repent.
Our requests of God should be according A little closer to home we can look back
to His will; and we should keep in mind at the founding of the United State of
that if we are able to ask Him whatever we America. Our Founding Fathers were highly
like, we can expect Him to be able to ask us intelligent, godly, and wise. Most of them
to do whatever He would like. John 15:14 were Christians, and even those who weren’t
says, “You are My friends if you do whatever were well-versed in Biblical knowledge—so
I command you.” much so that many of their speeches cited
The Bible and all the commandments scriptures without the need to quote chapter
therein were given to us as instructions on and verse because everyone knew their
how to live a quality life. They were meant Bibles so well.
to show us the way to live, because God and The Bible was the main school book in
Jesus love us and want the very best for us. schools for many years. Our country got off
A lawyer—who may not have wanted to to a very good start because people honored
keep all of those laws—asked Jesus which one God and, to the best of their ability, kept God’s
was the greatest commandment. This was Law. They were a moral and religious people.
His reply: “You shall love the Lord your God A famous quote that has been attributed
with all your heart, and with all your soul, to French author Alexis de Tocqueville, after
and with all your mind. This is the first and his extensive travels in America: “Not until
great commandment. And the second is like
it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. BornToWin.net (7
I went into the churches of America and Yet he, too, passed by, refusing to help, and
heard her pulpits flame with righteousness left the poor, hurting man on the road.
did I understand the greatness and genius There’s a modern-day term for the
of America. America is great because despicable behavior these two men were
America is good. If America ever ceases guilty of. In our parlance, it’s referred to
to be good, America will cease to be great.” as “depraved indifference” and it’s against
Sadly, our current culture is evidence of his the law. You could be prosecuted for not
last observation. rendering aid to someone who needs it. It’s
The first four of the Ten Commandments against God’s Law, too, by not caring for a
point to God and how we should pay “neighbor” in need. That was the breaking
our respects to Him, and the last six of the Second Great Commandment.
Commandments are how we are to treat In this parable, a good-hearted
our fellow man. The main characteristic Samaritan spotted the victim and did all he
of these commands is love. We are to show could to help, going so far as to take him to
our love and reverence to God with the a nearby inn where he could be cared for.
First Great Commandment, and show our Additionally, he even paid for the man’s
love and respect for our neighbor in the stay at the inn. This illustration is how Jesus
Second Great Commandment. differentiated between a humanitarian
When Jesus was asked, “Who is our neighbor and an uncaring passer-by.
neighbor?”, He explained to them the Those two “Great Commandments”
example of the Good Samaritan. This story simplify God’s way of life and how He
involved a victimized fellow on his way to would like us to live. We can be His friend
Jericho from Jerusalem, who was mugged, if we keep His Law and we will be blessed
robbed, beaten, and left for dead on the when we live our lives in a pleasing manner
side of the road. A Levite who was passing according to His will.
by happened to see him there, but decided Overall, what does God expect of us?
to walk on by, not wanting to get involved. Micah 6:8 tells us: “He has shown you,
The next person to come by was a priest, O man, what is good. And what does
who you’d think would be more than Jehovah require of you but to do justice
willing to help, since he was a man of the and to love mercy and to walk humbly
cloth and well educated in the scriptures. with your God?“

Blessed is the man whose delight is in the law of the Lord,

and on his law he meditates day and night. ~ Psalm 119:1
 Around the World
FIRST EVER INTERNATIONAL FEAST OF TABERNACLES
KILGORIS, KENYA, AFRICA
by Robert Onsando
Finally, Feast of Tabernacles 2024 had arrived in Kilgoris, Kenya. It was time to put into
action the teachings and experience learned in 2023 from the Hot Springs, Arkansas, Feast
of Tabernacles, courtesy of Blake Silverstein and Linda Benton from Christian Educational
Ministries (CEM). Preparations for the Feast of Tabernacles 2024 in Kenya started at high
gear, with major activities identified in advance, which included Sermons, Seminars, Safari
(a game drive through the Masai Mara reserve), making friends, learning other people’s
cultures, appreciating God’s creation and diversity.
Guests started arriving three weeks early, with the very first group of 11 coming from
the United States of America accompanied by the founder and administrator of Tabitha
Outreach Foundation Academy, Dianne Webb. This is a school that has grown for the last
three years to become well-known, with best performing students both in academics and
morals. This first group came to install at least 30 computers in the school and fast-running
internet. This school (popularly known as TOFA) has 106 students from Form One to Form
Four. Our first final year student class of 33 has just finished their national examinations,
and are awaiting the results before the year ends. 80% of the students are either very needy,
partial orphans, or are total orphans.
This first group of guests had an opportunity to visit widows and guardians who have
sent their kids to our school. This made the team appreciate the support and work TOFA
is doing in this part of the world. These women are really needy and deserve support
themselves.
Coming back to the Feast of Tabernacles, attendance was wonderful, with 20 participants
from the US, 21 from Tanzania, and one from Malawi (we expected one from Uganda but
who could not make it). A wonderful team from Nairobi supported the Feast in many ways.
A special choir from Tanzania made the whole Feast enjoyable, and people’s testimonies
really touched many. A total of 26 were baptized—a week before the Feast, at the TOFA
school, 14 students gave their souls to Jesus; during the Feast at least 12 (including two
former SDA pastors: one from Malawi and the other from Tanzania, and one pastor’s wife)
were baptized, as well.
Finally, it was climaxed with the graduation of 52 Christian Bible School students,
among them 6 ladies who went through the training successfully. We look forward to the
2025 Feast of Tabernacles to be held in Tanzania, and you are all welcome to join us. We
thank God for all that happened.

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• First, to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world (Matthew 28).
• Second, to teach the disciples of Jesus Christ so that they may be
“proficient and equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:17).
• Third, to teach and train this generation and the next with studies and
programs focused on youth, through the Darts’ special passion, Youth
Educational Adventures (YEA) (Deuteronomy 11:19, Proverbs 22:6).
• Fourth, to bring God’s people closer together, through cooperative
efforts, wherever they may be (2 Corinthians 5:18).
To this end, we teach the Bible and its Truth, with a goal of helping people make
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BornToWin.net/App About Us
Christian Educational Ministries
(CEM) was founded in November
1995 by the late Ronald and Allie
Dart as an independent, non–
denominational ministr y to
serve the public and individual
Ch r i s t i a n s of e ve r y k i nd .
Mr. Dart, an ordained minister and
evangelist, served God through
hundreds of sermons, rad io
broadcasts, Bible studies, and
books. His clear, conversational
style brings clarity and simplicity
to difficult Biblical topics.
Ronald Dart’s radio ministry,
Born to Win, is broadcast around
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BornToWin.net
The 2024 Plan
Reading, Writing, and Responding
We are looking forward to another year reading and writing God’s Word. We did not
make it to Job in 2024 and there have been some errors. We apologize for the mistakes,
and if you need corrected information feel free to call the office. Let’s enjoy reading
the daily assignment, handwriting the assigned scriptures, and then responding to
those verses with prayer, meditation, contemplation, and application in your own life.

Jan 1 2 Kings 16:1–10 Jan 17 2 Kings 22:1–10

Jan 2 2 Kings 16:11–20 Jan 18 2 Kings 22:11–20
Jan 3 2 Kings 17:1–10 Jan 19 2 Kings 23:1–12
Jan 4 2 Kings 17:11–20 Jan 20 2 Kings 23:13–25
Jan 5 2 Kings 17:21–30 Jan 21 2 Kings 23:26–37
Jan 6 2 Kings 17:31–41 Jan 22 2 Kings 24:1–10
Jan 7 2 Kings 18:1–12
Jan 23 2 Kings 24:11–20
Jan 8 2 Kings 18:13–25
Jan 24 2 Kings 25:1–10
Jan 9 2 Kings 18:26–37
Jan 10 2 Kings 19:1–12 Jan 25 2 Kings 25:11–20
Jan 11 2 Kings 19:13–25 Jan 26 1 Chron 25:21–30
Jan 12 2 Kings 19:26–37 Jan 27 1 Chron 1:1–11
Jan 13 2 Kings 20:1–10 Jan 28 1 Chron 1:12–23
Jan 14 2 Kings 20:11–21 Jan 29 1 Chron 1:24–35
Jan 15 2 Kings 21:1–13 Jan 30 1 Chron 1:36–47
Jan 16 2 Kings 21:14–26 Jan 31 1 Chron 1:48–54
If you are interested in our Bible-in-a-Year Reading Plan, visit the link below.

www.borntowin.net/bible-reading-plan
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January Schedule
1st���������������You Can Change Your Life [Pt. 1] 17th-19th��������������������� Practicing Your Faith

2nd��������������You Can Change Your Life [Pt. 2] 20th����������������������������� Making Life Work #9
3rd-5th�������������������������� The End of the Road 21st���������������������������� Making Life Work #10
6th������������������������������� Making Life Work #1
22nd��������������������������� Making Life Work #11
7th������������������������������� Making Life Work #2
23rd��������������������������� Making Life Work #12
8 ������������������������������� Making Life Work #3
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24th-26th�����If You Call Yourself a Christian

9 ������������������������������� Making Life Work #4
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27th��������������������������� Making Life Work #13

10th-12th�����������������������������������You Can Win
28th��������������������������� Making Life Work #14
13th����������������������������� Making Life Work #5

14th����������������������������� Making Life Work #6 29th��������������������������� Making Life Work #15

15th����������������������������� Making Life Work #7 30th��������������������������� Making Life Work #16

16th����������������������������� Making Life Work #8 31st������������������������A Man of Understanding

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