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Cain and Abel
Cain and Abel Cain His work: As the first child of Adam and Eve, Cain chose farming as his profession. His character: He failed to be generous and was quick to be defensive and outright violent. His sorrow: Like his father, Adam, Cain discovered God’s severe punishment for his sin.Read More …
Catastrophes through God’s Eyes
Catastrophes through God’s Eyes Isaiah 21 An endless cycle of war and death—what did it mean? Isaiah 21:3 At this my body is racked with pain, pangs seize me, like those of a woman in labor; I am staggered by what I hear, I am bewildered by what I see.Read More …
Women of the Bible – Sarah
Sarah Her name means: “Chieftainness” or “Princess” Her character: Beautiful enough to attract rulers in the ancient world, she could be strong-willed and jealous. Yet Sarah was considered a loyal wife who did what was right and who didn’t give in to fear. Her sorrow: That she remained childless forRead More …
Men of the Bible- Adam
Adam His name means: “Of the Ground” His work: Until his sin, Adam was naked and was the happy caretaker of the Garden of Eden. After succumbing to temptation, he tailored his own clothes and became a farmer. His character: The first man, Adam, was initially God’s perfect human creation.Read More …
Spirit Life: Enlivened human beings and the drama of the cosmos
Spirit Life: Enlivened human beings and the drama of the cosmos Romans 8 Romans 8:31 If God is for us, who can be against us? The Holy Spirit is the theme of chapter 8, and in it Paul gives a panoramic survey of how the Spirit can make a differenceRead More …
Men of the Bible – Paul
Paul His name means: “Little” His work: Paul was a Pharisee, possibly a member of the Sanhedrin, who was transformed by a visitation of Jesus on the road to Damascus to become a radical missionary for Christ. His character: His intensity about life was matched by his faith and loveRead More …
Late-Night Rendezvous: Nicodemus takes a risk
Late-Night Rendezvous: Nicodemus takes a risk John 3 John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John’s Gospel tightens the camera angle, closing in on a few individual faces—a womanRead More …
Women of the Bible – Priscilla
Priscilla Her name means: “Worthy” or “Venerable” Her character: One of the first missionaries and a leader of the early church, along with her husband, Aquila, she risked her life for the apostle Paul. Priscilla was a woman whose spiritual maturity and understanding of the faith helped build up theRead More …
Men of the Bible – Stephen
Stephen His name means: “Crown” His work: After Pentecost, Stephen was one of seven leaders chosen to be the first “deacons” to serve the needy. His character: He is a model of readiness and untold courage in the face of his adversaries. His sorrow: In addition to the rocks thatRead More …
Unexpected Passage: Lynch mobs, assassins and Roman justice
Unexpected Passage: Lynch mobs, assassins and Roman justice Acts 26 Acts 26:22 “But God has helped me to this very day; so I stand here and testify to small and great alike.” The last few chapters of Acts show Paul at his most fearless. He confronts a lynch mob withRead More …
D5 Creation