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Women of the Bible – Michal
Michal Her name means: “Who Is Like God?” Her character: A woman of strong emotions, she was unable to control the important circumstances of her life. Forcibly separated from two husbands, she lost her father and her brother, who were savaged by their enemies. Her sorrow: That she was ensnaredRead More …
Men of the Bible – Saul
Saul His name means: “The One Asked For, Requested” His work: As Israel’s first king, his role was to unite the tribes of Israel against their enemies and to begin the process of establishing Israel as a monarchy. His character: Though his reign began well, Saul failed to live upRead More …
Converted Coward: A radically changed man.
Converted Coward: A radically changed man. 1 Peter 1 1 Peter 1:12 Even angels long to look into these things. The Peter portrayed in the Gospels and the Peter seen in this letter are hardly recognizable as the same person. The Gospels portray Peter urging Jesus to avoid pain, coweringRead More …
Women of the Bible – Hannah
Hannah Her name means: “Graciousness” or “Favor” Her character: Provoked by another woman’s malice, she refused to respond in kind. Instead, she poured out her hurt and sorrow to God, allowing him to vindicate her. Her sorrow: To be taunted and misunderstood. Her joy: To proclaim God’s power and goodness,Read More …
Samuel
Samuel His name means: “The Name of God” His work: Priest, prophet, and judge, Samuel helped transform Israel from a nation led by charismatic figures called “judges” to one ruled by kings, who were to exercise their authority not as other kings did, but as men who belonged to God.Read More …
No Justice: Jesus faces judges and a furious mob
No Justice: Jesus faces judges and a furious mob Matthew 27 Matthew 27:22 “What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” Pilate asked. Because the Jews live under the occupying power of Rome, Jesus must go through several levels of justice. The Romans allow the JewsRead More …
Women of the Bible – Ruth
Ruth Her name means: “Friendship” Her character: Generous, loyal, and loving, she is strong and serene, able to take unusual risks, dealing actively with life circumstances. Her sorrow: To have lost her husband, homeland, and family. Her joy: To discover firsthand the generous, loyal, and loving nature of God, asRead More …
Boaz
Boaz His name may mean: “In Strength” His work: He was a wealthy landowner. His character: Boaz was a capable and upright man, so touched by the loyalty and generosity of a young widow named Ruth that he responded to her with extraordinary generosity, playing the role of kinsman-redeemer forRead More …
Isaiah 52:2-3
2 Shake off your dust; rise up, sit enthroned, Jerusalem. Free yourself from the chains on your neck, Daughter Zion, now a captive. 3 For this is what the Lord says: “You were sold for nothing, and without money you will be redeemed.” ISA.52.2-3
Prison Letter: It’s time at last to tackle the grandest question of all
Prison Letter: It’s time at last to tackle the grandest question of all Ephesians 2 Ephesians 2:22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. Some of the world’s most famous literature originated in, of all places, aRead More …
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