As we are looking at the ‘final instructions’ of Paul to the Thessalonians in his first letter to this young Christian community, he asks them to rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances. In fact, he tells them that it is God’s will for them in Christ Jesus. While specifically
Continue readingThroughout the Mediterranean world archaeologists have discovered many examples of a farming implement called a tribulum, which was a sort of sled with sharp flint or stones embedded on its underside. As it was dragged over harvested wheat, its sharp stones rubbed the seed from the pods and chopped the
Continue readingThis Sunday we celebrate the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem in the final week of His life. As Christians we call this the “Triumphal Entry.” Jesus is recognized as the king He really is. On Sunday we will consider “King Jesus’ Triumphant Entry” from Matthews account, Matthew 21:1-11. The significance
Continue readingGod answers prayer, especially when His children pray together. A deacon in one of the churches I pastored, Babe Donache, fell ill and was taken to hospital. The report came to us on Sunday afternoon that he was critically ill. At the evening service, instead of preaching, I called the
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