All History is GOD’S STORY!
Some twists and turns in His Story Exodus chapters 1 & 2 The inspired book of Exodus brings us to a turning point in history—not just in the history of ancient Mediterranean cultures but in…
All History is GOD’S STORY!
Jesus the Consoler
“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare…
On the 12th Day of Christmas…
The twelfth day of Christmas is January 5th,
the last day of the traditional Christmas season. It serves to usher in the next church season — that of Epiphany. Historically, Epiphany was much more widely celebrated in Christian churches than was Christmas.
Epiphany is not a word used in the Bible, but it does convey a Biblical concept. Epiphany (from the Greek word epiphaneia) means “manifestation” — or a “showing forth.”
This season of the church year varies in length but lasts until the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.
During the Epiphany season Christian churches often communicate three events in Christ’s life in particular: the visit of the Magi, His baptism, and His first miracle at the wedding of Cana.
The Magi Visit
In what way was the visit of the Magi an epiphany?
The Magi were “wise men” belonging to a priestly sect from the East. Contrary to what is often depicted, they were not present at Jesus’ birth. Rather, they followed a star to Jesus’ house and there knelt down to worship the “young Child” and presented Him with precious gifts from their homeland.
Proof Positive
“Seeing is believing” we’ve heard people say. We know that believing is a matter of the heart. Faith is a gift of God that goes far beyond what our eyes are able to discern. That…
January 31 – February 5, 2011
31 Matthew 8:1-13 – THL 415 Lord, if You are willing, You can heal me. 1 Matthew 8:14-17 – THL 415 Come toMe, all you who are heavy laden! 2 John 4:27-42 -THL 502 She…
January 23-29, 2011
24 Luke 19:1-10 -TLH- 394 Is my home hallowed by Jesus within it? 25 John 2:1-11 -TLH- 624 Is Jesus an honored guest in my home? 26 John 4:5-26 -TLH- 277 He brought the Truth…
January 17-22, 2011
17 Psalm84:1-12 – TLH – 480 Our Brother championed over Satan for us. 18 Luke 2:42-52– TLH – 408 He persevered with His heavenly business. 19 Matthew 12:22-28– TLH – 345 His heart was bonded…
January 10-15, 2011
10 Isaiah 2:2-5 – THL 341 Thwarting Satan, the Kingdom of God progresses. 11 Isaiah 60:1-6 – THL 126 We embrace His shining Light in our hearts. 12 Matthew 2:1-12 – THL 281 God…
January 03-08, 2011
03 Isaiah 40:25-31 – THL 118 Let us truly wait on the LORD this year! 04 Matthew 2:13-23 – THL 131 The master Strategist outmaneuvers Herod. 05 Luke 2:21-40 – THL 122 Simeon and Anna are wonderful…
Laboring With Confidence
The gospel with the message of salvation was at the heart and core of apostolic preaching.
If the Church in its ministry — either through its called ministers or through the individual witness of each Christ-believer — is to remain true to its apostolic roots, the gospel of salvation by grace through faith in Christ Jesus must remain the focus of what is taught.
In the distressful days in which we live, opposition to the gospel will increase. For our own personal comfort as well as for encouragement to be bold witnesses, we take heart from Paul.