The first letter of each of the following responses will form the word used to describe what pleasant words are likened to.
1. Something the word of the Lord is likened to because of its ability to demolish.
2. A possible prayer by those who desire the way of the Lord, and not iniquity, to have dominion in their lives.
3. The reason given why no profit came to some at the preaching of the Word.
4. A characteristic of the word of the Lord in marked contrast to the frailty of things in nature.
5. An indefinite time frame during which no rain or dew could be expected, except by the word of a prophet.
6. Something possible to do to the Word of God, when Christ is not preached in sincerity.
7. A label that should not be hastily applied to someone for speaking a word unwisely.
8. A form of nourishment the Word is likened to because of its growth potential.
9. Something the Word of God will not be when proper decorum is in evidence.
Answers to these questions will be found in the next issue of Christian Treasury.
R. Erisman