When Jesus and his disciples returned to Jerusalem and passed the same fig tree that Jesus had cursed the day before, Peter saw that it had withered from the roots. Shocked, he pointed it out to Jesus.
Read moreArchival Post: The Beginning
Like the sudden blast of a cannon, Genesis begins. There is no long preamble, no introductory comments. Instead, we are thrust into the story, and the story starts with God, which immediately throws us into the metaphysical realm.
Read moreHis Introduction: Jesus Is God Breaking Through (Mark 1:9-11)
After setting the stage and telling us about John the Baptist, Mark immediately takes us to the inauguration of Jesus' earthly ministry. (6 Minutes/1600 Words)
Read moreThe Beginning (Genesis 1:1)
Like the sudden blast of a cannon, Genesis begins. There is no long preamble, no introductory comments. Instead, we are thrust into the story, and the story starts with **God**, which immediately throws us into the metaphysical realm. (3 Minutes/800 Words)
Read moreBook Excerpt: Dear New Dad
The funny thing about fathering is that even though the influence is so great and the responsibility so intense, billions of us have done it. Some have fathered well and some have fathered poorly, but it isn’t exactly a role you go to school for. There is no small segment of professional fathers for the rest of us amateurs to look up to. No, we all have to figure it out and learn and grow as this role in life comes our way. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
Read moreJesus Is God Breaking Through (Mark 1:9-11)
Now, early Christians clearly considered this a vital event. In the book of Acts, after Jesus ascended to heaven, the disciples felt they needed to find a replacement for Judas Iscariot, and they wanted someone who'd been with them since Jesus' baptism (Acts 1:21-22). (6 Minutes/1600 Words)
Read moreAnticipate Your King-Priest's Return (Hebrews 9:24-28)
On Israel's ancient Day of Atonement, the high priest, after sacrificing for his own sins, did three things. First, he offered a sacrifice for the sins of the people. Second, he took the blood of the sacrifice and went into the innermost room of the tabernacle, the Holy of Holies, where the glory of God dwelt. Third, after interceding for the nation, he reappeared to the people. His return to the congregation was cause for great celebration. (3 Minutes/800 Words)
Read moreHebrews 11:8-16 -- Jesus Is Better #16 -- Jesus Creates People Of Faith, part 2
Sunday Teaching: Hebrews 11:8-16 -- Jesus Is Better #16 -- Jesus Creates People Of Faith, part 2
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