Apostle John – Brother of James, Son of Zebedee
John Boanerges, son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of James, the Apostle. He was known as the Beloved Disciple. A fisherman who lived in Bethsaida, Capernaum, and Jerusalem, he was …
Caiaphas – High Priest of Israel
Caiaphas was the leader of the religious group called the Sadducees. Educated and wealthy, they were politically influential in the nation. As the elite group, they were on fairly good …
Free Believer – The Path of Freedom Starts With A Question
Our path to becoming a free believer usually starts with a question. It’s usually a simple question about a contradiction that needs clarification. One week the Pastor says this and …
Nicodemus – Pharisee, Member of the Sanhedrin
God specializes in finding and changing people we consider out of reach. It took a while for Nicodemus to come out of the dark, but God was patient with this …
John the Baptist – Prepares the Way for the Messiah
There’s no getting around it – John the Baptist was unique. He wore odd clothes and ate strange food and preached an unusual message to the Judeans who went out …
Scriptures for Peace: Finding Tranquility and Solace in God’s Word
In a world marked by chaos and unrest, the pursuit of peace becomes a deeply yearned-for quest. Fortunately, the Scriptures offer an abundance of wisdom and solace, providing a balm …
James – Bother of John, Son of Zebedee
James, the Elder, Boanerges, son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of John the Apostle; a fisherman who lived in Bethsaida, Capernaum, and Jerusalem. He preached in Jerusalem and Judea and …
Scriptures for Forgiveness: Unlocking Divine Grace and Restoration
In the realm of faith, forgiveness holds a profound significance. It is a transformative act that liberates both the forgiver and the forgiven, opening the gates to divine grace and …
The Eternal Decision – What Shall I Do With Jesus?
Today’s scripture is one of the most serious texts in the Bible. It speaks of the eternal decision that faces each one of us. It is not eternal because I …
Time to Get Serious
When I say it is time to get serious about God, I mean both as a society and as individuals. So, let’s start with us. In order to get serious …
Lessons From A Rich Young Man
A study of the nameless persons in the New Testament is interesting. In John 6, we read about the boy who gave his lunch to Jesus and 5,000 people were …