The Four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) are not just four separate publications about the life of Jesus; they are accounts that focus on different aspects of Jesus. Scholars see different emphases in the four Gospels: Matthew – The kingship of Jesus Mark – The servanthood of Jesus Luke – The humanity of Jesus … [ Read more… ]
A messanger pigeon looks to the big blue sky . . . Wanting to fly Yet afraid to try For the journey is too long And the wind too strong For him to travel all alone So to God in Heaven he prays, “Would you place partners in my ways Who would fly with me … [ Read more… ]
In the consuming darkness of night I was as good as blind Bumping into walls that I could not see Crying for help but no one would heed Then a gentle breeze came The clouds that covered the sky were swept away It was still night, sad to say But the moonlight came, and all … [ Read more… ]
When I was lost in the sea of despair During those painful and uncertain days God sent an angel to brighten my path To encourage me to go on, though the day was still dark She showed me the light of Christ Like a lighthouse to a lost sailor Her words of support and acts … [ Read more… ]
During my darkest days When life seemed not worth living I cried to the heavens but to no avail But then you were there for me During those uncertain times When I stood at the crossroads, pondering Unsure of what path to travel But then you showed me your light and guided me In this … [ Read more… ]
I have traveled thus far With your hand in my hand For you are my soul’s only provider The only constancy through all these years Now in my hour of suffering I seek your face once again Trusting in your love and wisdom I lay my life in your hands If there’s more to my … [ Read more… ]
You say you are an angel Whose wings have been torn away A figure of beauty and glory Who once flown among the shining stars How painful it must be To be trapped among earthly beings To look up at the silvery clouds Longing for the time gone by With tears in your eyes You … [ Read more… ]
Main Idea: In a courtroom setting, one side will try to convince the judge and a jury of the truthfulness of a Biblical event such as the resurrection, and the other side will try to refute it. This is a good introduction to apologetics. Example: Did resurrection really happen? Witnesses for the “Yes” side: The … [ Read more… ]
“The Beast also forced everyone to receive a mark on his right hand or on is forehand, so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the … [ Read more… ]
The Bible contains texts written over a period of more than 1,500 years. Most of its contents can be grouped into four categories: * Historical records * Teachings / Laws * Wisdom sayings * Prophecies The first three categories are not strange at all — all religious books have similar contents like the Bible (with … [ Read more… ]