We see Paul start this section doing something that he rarely did in 1 Corinthians: He praised them! In this case, Paul praised them for keeping the traditions that he had passed on to them. Thus, we learn, that keeping the right traditions are something important for us to do in Christ’s Church. Tradition […]
Acts, Lesson 13: Persecution Begins From the State
September 4, 2014 by
Last week, we had a look into the church at Antioch, the first place where Christians were labelled with the disparaging term, “Christian,” one belonging to Christ. Today, we find such disparaging words grow into an even greater persecution. Martyrdom and Imprisonment Read Acts 12:1-5 Herod and his descendants, also called “Herod” ruled Judea […]
Exodus, Lesson 27: The Daily Sacrifices, Incense, and Tithing
February 1, 2014 by
We still find Moses on Mt. Sinai receiving instructions from God. Last week, God told Moses how he was to anoint, consecrate, and ordaining priests into the Old-Covenant Priesthood. God now tells Moses of the Evening and Morning sacrifices that were to be made every day. The Daily Sacrifices Read Exodus 29:38-46 – What […]
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2010 by
Intro This evening, we leave the world behind, and we travel together on a long journey. It is a journey that leads beyond Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and gift giving. This journey leads us to the quiet, sleepy town of Bethlehem. We stand with the shepherds, huddled around the manger. We stand, straining our […]
