Introduction 1 Maccabees describes the attempts at Hellenization by the Seleucid ruler, Antiochus IV Epiphanes (1:1-2:70), moving on to cover the exploits of Judas Maccabeus (3:1-9:22) and his brothers Jonathan […]
Church History, Lesson 2: The Holy Spirit Descends on All in the New Covenant
July 17, 2017 by
Faithful and Fervent Pentecost Day: The Speaking in “Tongues” Old-Covenant Pentecost: In the Old Covenant, Pentecost was one of three feasts God required Israelite men to travel to the […]
The Apocrypha, Lesson 10: Tobit, Pt. 3
July 17, 2017 by
We finished with Tobias sending Azariah (the angel Raphael) to retrieve the 30 years’ worth of wages. After the 14-day wedding celebration, Tobias and Azariah plan to head home. We […]
1 Corinthians 1:18-25: The Foolishness of the Cross
July 17, 2017 by
In all your days, did someone come to you and make this case? “Tell me, if God is almighty, can He create a stone too heavy for Him to carry?” […]
The Apocrypha, Lesson 9: Tobit, Pt. 2
July 17, 2017 by
Last week, we learned of Tobit, who became blind from bird droppings. After remembering he had saved about 30 years’ worth of wages, he sends his son, Tobias, to retrieve […]
Genesis 50:15-21: God Working Through All for the Good
July 17, 2017 by
How hard to forgive someone who hurts you! A co-worker takes credit for your work, and now you are the lazy one. A bully intimidates you, for not all bullies […]
The Apocrypha, Lesson 8: Tobit, Pt. 1
July 17, 2017 by
Introduction Though Tobit includes historical reality in its background setting, it is not history but a religious novel to teach the faithful. Like Judith, this book contains information known not […]
Church History, Lesson 1: The New Covenant Begins
July 5, 2017 by
This is a new study series, which begins with Jesus establishing the New Covenant and finishing (we hope) with the Church recognizing and listing the texts of both the Old- and […]
The Comfort in our Grief
July 2, 2017 by
This is our pastor’s article for the July-August edition of our congregational newsletter. The Apostle Paul directs us not to be unaware about those who left this life trusting […]
Luke 1:39-45: Mary Visits Elizabeth
July 2, 2017 by
The life-changing announcement from the angel Gabriel stuns Mary, as she staggers in shock. Rejoice, favored one! The Lord is with you. Don’t be afraid, Mary, for God honors […]
