The Ministry of the Word, Vol. 21, No. 1

This issue of The Ministry of the Word contains a complete record of the twelve messages given during the semiannual training held December 26 through 31, 2016, in Anaheim, California, as the first part of the crystallization-study of Ezekiel. Before the training banners and the training messages, we have published “A Word of Fellowship concerning the Semiannual Trainings.” This fellowship includes some of Brother Lee’s own speaking concerning the background and considerations that led to his decision to begin holding the semiannual trainings in 1974. In the light of Brother Lee’s view regarding the trainings, those overseeing this present training felt to take certain steps to uplift the atmosphere and the spirit of the training meetings. We ask any who would consider coming to a future training to read and consider this fellowship prayerfully before the Lord.  These training messages are being published immediately following the training in order that they might benefit the saints participating in the many video trainings that are held throughout the earth.  The Reports and Announcements section at the end contains the “2016 Winter Training Europe Report” and a report “Concerning the Burden to Print and Distribute New Testaments in Europe during the 500th Anniversary of the Beginning of the Reformation.” Also included is “An Important Announcement of a Special Conference in Place of the Annual Chinese-speaking Conference” as well as information concerning other upcoming conferences and trainings hosted by Living Stream Ministry.