Cast Your Bread

About the Book

As this is the fourth book in the series Cast Your Bread, the author has once again, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, brought significant detail to the devotions and Bible studies shared in this edition. Again, it is easy to read the material with a depth of insight for those who choose to mine the depths of God’s Word. While the devotional talks take you on some wide and varied subjects, all relevant Bible references have been given to make these articles easy to follow and to be able to readily find and follow through the messages given and shared. As you delve more into the Word of God, seeking understanding, the astute student will be rewarded with much insight about truth, and as we know, it is only the truth that sets us free. The Bible studies are exactly that, with in-depth teaching that will probably require more than one sitting to fully comprehend the extensive work contained within these pages. Where possible, the author has blended several accounts of the gospels so the full and true picture can be gained. The last section has been gleaned from the author’s experience with the preparation of interesting Bible talks and messages to congregations who come under the ministry of the person who shares the truth of the Bible. As you read and study all the pages contained within these covers, may you be enriched beyond measure as you uncover the spiritual gems hidden in the mine of God’s Holy Word.

About the Author

Warren Ravenscroft was born into a Christian home in Murwillumbah at 7:15 a.m. on a Sunday, February 27, 1949. Being blessed with Christian parents, he was dedicated back to God and attended the Salvation Army. His Christian beliefs are all based on the Bible and the doctrine of the Salvation Army. His early childhood was at the Sandgate Salvation Army, then at Nundah, and finally, at the Brisbane City Temple, where he enjoyed playing various instruments in the temple band. In December 1972, Warren married Diane Forrester, who was a Salvationist from the Dulwich Hill Temple Corps. They were blessed with three children—Wayne, Troy, and Kelly. Their children were also trained in the ways and beliefs of the Salvation Army. March 1980 saw this family answering the call to full-time work as officers in the Salvation Army, being trained for service at the Bexley Training College. They were part of the God’s Soldiers session. Due to ill-health in 1985, the return to the occupations of previous employment was necessary. Both never lost their call to full-time service and endeavored to carry this out to the best of their abilities. Kelly, their youngest daughter, later married Scott, a Salvationist from the Mt. Gravatt Corps. Two grandchildren, Zoë and Ryan, blessed this family unit. It was on August 3, 2011, that God called Diane home to be with him. Though this was unexpected, God, being faithful, has since enabled Warren to devote much time to his Bible and the inspirations given by the Holy Spirit. Warren saw his spiritual gifts as faith, teaching, helping, and pastoring. He sought to use these through preparing and presenting his own Bible studies, meetings, and devotion times. Prayer played a great part in his life. He relied on God to supply his needs, but as most do, he tried to help God on various occasions, only to be rebuked for his efforts and told by God to leave it to him. Warren has tried, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to give a different view in teaching this material. All scriptures are from the New King James Spirit-filled study Bible. Doctrines referred to are those of the Salvation Army. Songs are from the 1986 edition song book of the Salvation Army. Officers mentioned are presently serving, retired, or promoted to glory from active work in the Salvation Army.