Luke 24:44-53. All of the gospels, in some form or measure, record Jesus Commissioning his disciples to preach the gospel, in Jerusalem and out to the world. As Christians, we have this privilege and responsibility to share the good news with others. We may be weak and fearful, but he has promised to empower us […]
(John 7-8-9). What was the “Water Libation Ceremony”? What was the “the illumination of the Temple”? When we understand these rituals in the feast, we see the potency of Jesus claim to be the source of Living Water and the Light of the World.
According to Ps 95:2 we have been access to, and are told to enter into, the very presence of God. Moses meets God at the burning bush and is told to take of his shoes, for God’s presence made it Holy ground. Although God is omni-present, there are times He makes His presence known to […]
Luke 22:23-30. During the last supper, Jesus prepared his disciples for his departure and for their appointment as leaders in the church. He demonstrates what it means to be a servant-leader in the church, not lording it over people, but being a servant of all.
Luke 19:11-27. The disciples thought that when they reached Jerusalem, that the earthly Messianic Kingdom would appear. Jesus told this parable to correct this misconception and teach them that the Kingdom is yet to come, but now postponed. He also answers the question of what Christians should be doing during this time on earth and […]
