Most Christian churches display at least one. This church is no exception. On the crest of our steeple, you’ll find one, our building’s highest point. Another is atop a wooden […]
Isaiah 12:1-6: Drinking From the Wells of Salvation
May 18, 2017 by
With faces still wet from the mist of the Sea, the Israelites sing out, celebrating their deliverance from Egypt. So momentous the event, their tongues cannot stay silent, their melodic […]
The Apocrypha, Lesson 2: How We Lost the Apocrypha
May 18, 2017 by
Last week, we learned what the Scriptures were for Jesus and his Apostles: The Septuagint, the Greek-language version of the Old Testament. Jesus also affirmed this in His Scripture quotes, […]
John 16:16-22: The Church as a Woman in Labor
May 18, 2017 by
The saints in the struggle, the Church on earth, is a woman in labor. The saints at rest, the Church in eternal glory, is compared to a mother whose birthing […]
The Apocrypha, Lesson 1: Background–The Jews Lose their Hebrew
May 18, 2017 by
In Jesus’ day, Greek was the “universal” language around the Mediterranean world. Earlier, most Jews lost their ability to read and speak in Hebrew during their captivity in Babylon. Hebrew […]
Psalm 23: The Holy Hunter
April 30, 2017 by
A chapter about the Lord and His sheep. Such a poor reputation comes with these wool-covered creatures. For they are gamey to the nose and stupid of mind, too quick […]
Romans, Lesson 30: Greetings and Conclusion
April 30, 2017 by
After asking the congregation in Rome to welcome Phoebe, a deaconess, and likely the courier for his letter, Paul now mentions many names in the congregation at Rome. […]
Romans, Lessons 28-29: Paul’s Appeal and a study on Deaconesses by way of Phoebe
April 30, 2017 by
Paul shared his plans to visit Rome on his way to Spain. But first, he needs to deliver the monetary aid to the Jerusalem Christians, and so he makes a […]
Luke 24:1-8: Remember What Jesus Told You
April 16, 2017 by
The angel asks a strange question. “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” The answer is clear. “Where else will Jesus be?” These women awoke early in the […]
Good Friday, The Centurion: This Man, Jesus, is the Son of God!
April 14, 2017 by
The day is dark on a Friday so long ago. The life drains from an unusual man as He goes to His gloomy end. Is He not supposed to be […]
