The Apostle Paul found himself being persecuted for much of his Christian walk. Yet, he continued to walk with Christ because he believed that His God was able to deliver him. “I have hope in GOD… that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust.” Acts 24:15 “I... Continue Reading →
“Then a demon-oppressed man who was blind and mute was brought to him, and he healed him, so that the man spoke and saw. And all the people were amazed, and said, “Can this be the Son of David?” Matthew 12:22-23 This question suggested something significant about Jesus of Nazareth. While it is true he came through... Continue Reading →
In John 5, the Jews wanted Jesus put to death. They 1st charged Him with violating the Sabbath because He had healed an infirmed man of 38 years. In response to this charge, Jesus said, "My Father has been working until now, and I have been working." John 5:17 “Therefore, the Jews sought all the more... Continue Reading →
“It was heard that Jesus was in the house…” Immediately, many gathered together so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door…” Mark 2:1-2 The presence of Jesus in the 1st century almost always drew a crowd. There was something different about this man from Nazareth. The blind were... Continue Reading →
“Then the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Ava, Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel; and they took possession of Samaria and dwelt in its cities.” (2nd Kings 17:24) The people of GOD were influenced and served false gods according to... Continue Reading →
“There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him,... Continue Reading →
At a wedding feast in Cana of Galilee, one in which Jesus and His disciples were invited, scripture records that they ran out of wine. Weddings, along with all the festivities, sometimes lasted a week or more. Wine was an important part of the ceremony and to run out was considered an embarrassment for the... Continue Reading →
In Hosea 6:4, GOD asked, through the Prophet Hosea, “"O Ephraim, what shall I do to you? O Judah, what shall I do to you?”This question was asked as a result of the character of Israel and Judah’s faithfulness.“…what shall I do to you, for your faithfulness is like a morning cloud and like the... Continue Reading →
Andrew is probably best known in scripture as Simon Peter’s brother. He was a disciple of John the Baptist, and he was a good student. The dominating trait seen in Andrew is his ability to bring others to Jesus. John the Baptist was the prophesied forerunner of the Messiah. He came to prepare the way... Continue Reading →
In Luke 4, Jesus came to Nazareth where He had been brought up. According to His custom, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. (Luke 4:16) His manner of reading and the words He spoke demanded attention. Concerning His reading, “…all bore witness to Him and marveled at the... Continue Reading →
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