They Did Not Understand the Saying
When the soldiers stormed the garden of Gethsemane to arrest the Lord, one of their number actually lashed out against those who sought to arrest the Lord, and even cut off someone’s ear. These men were not joking. They would do whatever it took to protect the Lord. The trouble was the Lord did not make it easy for them. Can you imagine how frustrating it must have been to have the very Person you seek to protect neutralize your efforts such that it was like you had done nothing at all …
I Know My Own (John 10:14)“My sheep”, the Lord said, “hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand” (John 10:27-28). People boast of being known by other human beings, but as a child of God, Jesus said He knows you, since you are one of His sheep. That means you are known way up high where it really matters. This is not just knowledge, it is knowledge that also affirms your secure standing with God. If you didn’t care about obeying the will of God in your life, Jesus would not speak of you as one of those that He knows.
The Call of Church ProfitsHow the idea and practice of church growth principles changed the purpose of the church from service to the Lord to the maintenance of the pew. Churches and denominations — Christians — need to heed and apply Paul’s wisdom found here in Corinthians to the practice of evangelism, including and especially the use of modern media (marketing and advertising). We must not allow the wisdom of the world to determine the methodologies of the church.
Twelve Events Science Has Confirmed Prove the Biblical Creation AccountScience recently confirmed one of the earliest creation events written about by Moses over 3500 years ago. What do we mean by scientific proof of the Bible? For this article we are going to look at the creation only. The creation is covered in 31 verses in the first chapter of Genesis. It is obvious we aren’t looking at detailed step by step instructions on how to create a universe, but rather the broad overview of how the universe was created.
Parshat Kedoshim – Holiness – Honesty in BusinessParshat Kedoshim – Holy – is filled with the best Torah advice we could ever be given about how to live as Jews. How to be holy. Students at Yeshivot today spend most of their days involved with a variety of Gemara texts teaching students the values of dealing with bulls breaking through fences and goring the neighbour’s bull. They learn the values of whether it is permitted to pour hot food or liquid over cold on Shabbat, and just how long to wait after eating meat before eating milk. And they learn a variety of tremendously important laws that take up valued time as they explore what the Rishonim and Acharonim (early and later commentaries) have to say about these points.
Church Letter Writing Success Mini Course – Tip 1 of 13It is recommended you use all 13 Tips in your Ezine. Our first lesson in “13 Tips For Church Letter Writing Success” We will build off the letter “C” in our Church Letters acrostic. Each week, we will provide the previous letter for easy reference without going back through your e-mails.
Church Letter Writing Success Mini Course – Tip 3 of 13Church Letter Writing Success Mini Course – Tip 3 of 13 It is recommended you use all 13 Tips in your Ezine Our third lesson in “13 Tips For Church Letter Writing Success” will build off the letter “U” in our Church Letters acrostic. So far, we have looked at the following: C – Be Clear H – Be Hopeful Today, we will take a look at: U – Be Understanding We often fail to put ourselves into…
Church Letter Writing Success Mini Course – Tip 4 of 13It is recommended you use all 13 Tips in your Ezine. Our fourth lesson in “13 Tips For Church Letter Writing Success” will build off the letter “R” in our Church Letters acrostic.
The Rise and Fall of Tyranny – Part 3 the Fall of TyrannyNow that we know how tyranny takes root and perpetuates itself, we now are confronted with the question of how we overcome it. This article shows you how to overcome tyranny with the law of the True and Living God and our God inspired national documents.
Israel, Jerusalem, Jewish Redemption, 2009?A 28-year solar cycle coincides with Passover in 2009. Only two precedents have occurred–at the Passover for the Exodus from Egypt and with Queen Esther before Jewish release in Persia. These parallel’s and Ezekiel’s prophecy suggest expectancy for 2009 and here comes the pope!
Mella’s PoemsThen their numbers decreased, and they were humble by oppression, calamity and sorrow; he who pours contempt on nobles made them wander in a trackless waste. But he lifted the needy out of their affliction and increased their families like flocks. The upright see and rejoice, but all the wicked shut their mouths. Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord.
What’s Wrong With Forbidden Fruit? – Part 4 of 4When tempted by Satan in the wilderness Jesus replied, “It is written, “Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God”. Mt.4:4 In Part 4, I focus on Satan’s accusations against God, and how we agree with Satan whenever we indulge in our own version of “forbidden fruit”.
