by admin | Apr 22, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:21-22 Looking for a story that would help us see the meaning of...
by admin | Apr 22, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came… John 20:19-31 This text is referring to the day of Easter, when the news about Jesus’ rising was still new. The disciples had heard from others that Jesus...
by admin | Apr 20, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life… we proclaim also to you… 1 John 1:1:2:2 I’ve always wanted to see the Grand Canyon,...
by admin | Apr 20, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
Now the full number of those who believed was of one heart and soul… And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus… Acts 4:32-35 Great events have a way of bringing people together and focusing all their minds on one...
by admin | Mar 30, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
Easter Sunday Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. It’s Easter Sunday at last! It is the end of a long, dark week. We’ve followed Jesus through scenes of conflict, foreboding,...
by admin | Mar 30, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
Holy Week: Saturday Once again there is no Scripture for this day. Saturday was a day of silence among those who had loved Jesus. The Sabbath began with the appearance of the first star at sunset on Friday evening. Jesus’ friends and disciples had scattered. They were...
