Dedicated to the “Old Paths” of the Scriptures
In Memoriam of Ed Smithson
“I obeyed the gospel at 14 and began preaching at 18 in 1950. Through the years I have preached in Oklahoma, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, California and Missouri. Most of my life, in addition to doing radio work, I have done radio work, beginning in the fall of 1960 when I moved to Tennessee.
I live quietly, simply and my main interest now as always has been preaching the unsearchable riches of Christ.”
Ed Smithson went to be with our Lord on June 30, 2018
The Bible says… “…ye are all sons of light, and sons of the day…” (1 Thess 5:4) “God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all.” (1 John 5:1) If one is seeking the right way, he is walking toward the light. 
God’s word describes Christians with the word “light” and their journey through this world as a “walk.” Jesus said “Ye are the light of the world…”Matt. 5:14 Paul said “Walk as children of light.” Eph 5:8 
Jesus our hope Jesus died on Calvary to redeem all people from their sins. He is the Savior of those who OBEY HIM. “He became unto all them that obey Him the author of eternal salvation…” Hebrews 5:9 
When a person is on a journey, he is wise to see a path that has been trod before. “Thus saith Jehovah, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way; and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls…” “..but they said, We will not walk therein.” We hope you will not follow this rebellious attitude.
In our world today most everything changes rapidly. Laws on top of laws are made, trying to regulate human behavior. Frequently people are confused about what they are to be and do. OLD PATHS are needed and therefore we are trying to call attention to them because The LAW OF GOD NEVER CHANGES. God said through Isaiah 40:8 “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; but the word of our God shall stand forever.” Since “the word of our God” is THE OLD PATHS, it is that word that will always be there to guide our ways and keep us safe. We can depend on THE OLD PATHS when things around us become confusing and uncertain.
Words Radio
These are sermons of 15 minute duration, delivered on the radio over the last few years by me. Many of them are lessons given during the sponsorship of the Bolivar church of Christ, Bolivar, MO. Listen here
Moment of Truth
These short sermons, consisting of one minute, have been used in broadcasts in California, Oklahoma and Texas. Lessons of this nature are designed to attract attention, make a statement and move on. Enjoy!
Frankly Speaking
Over the last fifty-odd years, Ed has been writing under this heading. The topics are wide-ranging and straight forward. Thank you for visiting!
Study Material and Study Guide
View study material from various authors and test your biblical knowledge