Witnessing
“Could this be the Messiah?” Jesus, having been in Judea, wants to get away from the vicious rumor mill that is the Pharisees and decides to go back to Galilee (v. 3). During these times, Jews who wanted to go from Judea to Galilee or vice versa would completely circumvent the area known as Samaria. [...]
The Lamb of God One significant difference between John and the other Gospel accounts is that John says essentially nothing in regards to Jesus’ birth and childhood. Luke, being a historian, gives a great account as well as Matthew, so it is possible that John decided it was not that important to talk about at [...]
The burial of Jesus When Jesus died, a terrible commotion began. First, the curtain in the temple was torn in two (v. 51). This curtain was used to divide the temple into two parts: one where normal “lay” people could go, the other where only the priests were allowed to go. In addition to this, [...]
Two Parables: Virgins & Talents Even though there’s a handy-dandy chapter break here, we’re continuing on in the same line of thought where we were yesterday–that no one knows when Jesus is returning, so be prepared always. The parable he uses to illustrate this point is known as “The Parable of the Ten Virgins.” There [...]
In the closing chapter of his 2nd letter to Timothy, Paul seems to be tying up lots of loose ends and taking care of some of the business part of mission work. He begins with a reiteration of the importance of the work and enduring affliction instead of running from it (4:1-5). I assume one [...]
In Paul’s 2nd recorded letter to Timothy (and possibly the last letter he wrote in his life), he begins by telling Timothy how much he wishes to see him again. Timothy accompanied Paul on his 2nd missionary journey after John Mark left with Barnabas to go to Cypress. During that time, Paul and Timothy got [...]
Now being shipwrecked on the island of Malta, Paul and the other passengers were taken in by the native islanders and shown much hospitality. During the time they were on the island (about 3 months!), Paul performed several wondrous acts, such as being bitten by a venomous snake without being poisoned, healing the chief’s father, [...]
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