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Women of the Bible – Lydia
Lydia Her name signifies that she was a woman of Lydia, a region in Asia Minor Her character: A Gentile adherent of Judaism, she was a successful businesswoman who sold a type of cloth prized for its purple color. As head of her household, she may have been either widowedRead More …
Men of the Bible – Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate His name means: “One Armed with a Javelin” His work: He was the Roman governor over the region of Judea. His character: Pilate had all the trappings of power and leadership but was unwilling to exercise that influence for good. His sorrow: He failed to stand for whatRead More …
How to Raise Children
How to Raise Children Proverbs 22 Family members should be allies, not adversaries Proverbs 22:6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Those who employ this proverb: “Spare the rod and spoil the child” take itRead More …
Women of the Bible – Dorcas
Dorcas Her name means: “Gazelle”; “Tabitha” Is Its Hebrew Equivalent Her character: An inhabitant of Joppa, a town on the Mediterranean coast, thirty-five miles northwest of Jerusalem, she belonged to one of the earliest Christian congregations. She was a disciple known for her practical works of mercy. Her sorrow: ToRead More …
Men of the Bible – Judas
Judas His name means: “Praised” His work: As one of the twelve disciples, Judas’s responsibility was to act as the group’s treasurer. His character: John’s gospel indicates that Judas, though chosen by Jesus, was a thief, a man who regularly helped himself to the community purse. Though he would haveRead More …
Limits of the Law: The law serves a good purpose—up to a point
Limits of the Law: The law serves a good purpose—up to a point Romans 7 Romans 7:18 For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. One issue surfaces in virtually every one of Paul’s letters: What good is the law? To mostRead More …
Jesus’ 7 Last Sayings in Scripture
Jesus’ 7 Last Sayings in Scripture “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” — Luke 23:34 “Today shalt thou be with Me in paradise.” — Luke 23:43 “Woman, behold thy Son.” — John 19:26 “My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?” — Mark 15:34 “I thirst.” — John 19:28Read More …
D5 Creation