Throughout history, mankind has tried to present Jesus as only a man. The revived Gnostic heresies in modern times have tried to persuade the world that Jesus was nothing but a human with a fallen nature. But God’s Word bears witness to the fact that Jesus was more than just a sinless man—He was, in fact, God. The name “Jesus” means “Jehovah Saves,” for He came to “save His people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). His name is also “Christ,” a title meaning “Anointed” and “Messiah” (Matt. 1:16).

The national habit of observing the last Thursday in November as a day of thanksgiving is fixed by custom and by the proclamation of the President of the United States. It used to be a real “holy-day.” Churches were filled with worshippers with thankful hearts—thankful for the Bible, for the crucified Christ, for freedom of worship. It was a day blessed alike to the believer and to the Benefactor who had made it possible.