Our Journey of Faith
“‘And as we were setting forth, we saw coming to us a man of radiant beauty, who greeted us by our own proper names, and said: “Beloved brothers, God has revealed this land to you, and this is the half of the island, and it is not permitted to you to go beyond it; so […]
What Paul Understood
Our readings in this series are from the book, Understanding the Times Here is a brief excerpt from pages 6 and 7: “Paul was well-versed in Greek and Roman culture. He understood his times. He knew the local beliefs, mastered the vernacular tongue, understood the workings of Roman polity, and could converse readily about all manner of […]
Small Beginnings
Synoptic Gospels 5: Herald of the Kingdom (2) Pray Psalm 126.1, 2When the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion,We were like those who dream.Then our mouth was filled with laughter,And our tongue with singing.Then they said among the nations,“The LORD has done great things for them.” Sing Psalm 126.1, 2.(Truro: Shout, for the Blessed Jesus Reigns)When God […]
The Season of Pentecost: Mankind “Storming” Heaven
Put in modern terms, the building of the city and tower may be seen as a human bid for self-achieved security on the basis of technological progress. ‘Man proposes, but God disposes.’
Too Much to Handle
Luke 18:31–34 (ESV) And taking the twelve, he said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished. For he will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and shamefully treated and spit upon. And after […]