This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham. Matthew 1:1 The first of the four gospels (that tell the story of Jesus) begins by describing His earthly family history. It isn’t uncommon that someone from antiquity would have been ‘verified’ by describing their lineage; it’s one way bona fides wereContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Matthew, 7 December 2022. Today’s topic: Welcome to the Good News”
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Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 29 April 2021 Today’s topic: In Desperation
Then the king answered, “I am certain that you are trying to gain time, because you realize that this is what I have firmly decided: If you do not tell me the dream, there is only one penalty for you. You have conspired to tell me misleading and wicked things, hoping the situation will change. So then,Continue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 29 April 2021 Today’s topic: In Desperation”
Practical Proverbial, from Jonah, 15 March 2021 Today’s topic: Get With The Program
“Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them. But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the Lord.’” Jonah 2:8-9 (NIV). “Get with the program:” you’ve probably heard that time-worn phrase. Jonah couldn’t perform a sacrifice. HeContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Jonah, 15 March 2021 Today’s topic: Get With The Program”
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