Category: Bible Stories

The Last Supper and the New Passover

Maundy Thursday is the least well-known of the Holy Week services. It is a celebration of the Last Supper, Communion, and the Passover meal that Jesus and his disciples were sharing together on the night before he died. Now, you may be asking why it is called Mandy Thursday. It’s kind of an interesting story.… Continue reading The Last Supper and the New Passover

Seven Scriptures that Emphasize the Easter Message Outside of the Easter Story Still in 2024… – After the Altar Call

Hello World!!! If you are a Christian, today, Easter Sunday, is the most triumphant and glorious day of the year…The resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ is the bedrock of our faith…It is how we know that we know that we know God. loves.. us… If, by chance, you are a unfamiliar with the story… Continue reading Seven Scriptures that Emphasize the Easter Message Outside of the Easter Story Still in 2024… – After the Altar Call

Women as Ministers & Witnesses: He Is Risen! – The DV Walking Wounded:

During the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, women played some serious MVP roles. They were there at the most crucial moments, like when Jesus both died and rose from the dead. Now, why is that so important? Let’s investigate! First off, when Jesus was crucified, it was the women who were… Continue reading Women as Ministers & Witnesses: He Is Risen! – The DV Walking Wounded:

Learning From Simon Peter’s Denial

We all know the famous commercial that says, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” Have you ever felt that way spiritually?  The truth is that you can get back up, and you must get back up if you’ve fallen.  The Bible tells of Simon Peter, a full-fledged apostle, who did fall but was ultimately restored.  Let’s see what… Continue reading Learning From Simon Peter’s Denial

Shining Light on a Bible Story Everyone Loves to Hate-

“Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge?”  “Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who accuses God answer him!”- Job 38:4 and Job 40:2 NIV Okay, so.  There is an incident in Scripture people (both Christian and non-Christian) love to question. Frequently, the questioning leads to accusing God of some pretty horrific… Continue reading Shining Light on a Bible Story Everyone Loves to Hate-

Nativity & Advent: What about Joseph the Carpenter?

In biblical times (now, too), the son took on the father’s profession. The tailor’s son became a tailor. The butcher’s son became a butcher. The blacksmith’s son became a blacksmith. The fisherman’s son became a fisherman. My own father, and his father before him, became a funeral director. Many professions are mentioned in the New… Continue reading Nativity & Advent: What about Joseph the Carpenter?

Nativity & Advent: Anna, the Lord’s Precious Widow

The Nativity story includes wonderful elements as we learn them and repeat them year after year. We truly are little children, saying to our parents, “Tell me again!” We never tire of hearing as much as we can about our Savior who left His throne, left glory, left the perfect adoration of his angels, and… Continue reading Nativity & Advent: Anna, the Lord’s Precious Widow

Jesus was not born in a stable; more on ‘The Nativity’, art by Gari Melchers

I enjoy biblical art, and I’m entranced with a few particular pieces. One I come back to a lot happens at Christmas time, and I love to look at it. I’ve written about it before. It is called The Nativity, by Gari Melchers. When preaching about this moment in history, Pastor S. Lewis Johnson emphasized the… Continue reading Jesus was not born in a stable; more on ‘The Nativity’, art by Gari Melchers

Beyond religion: The universal wisdom offered by the Holy Bible

A picture of King Solomon. (Image from Wallpapers.com) One day, two women approached the royal palace of King Solomon, their eyes filled with desperation and sorrow. Their tale reached the wise king’s ears. The dispute was over a newborn baby, a tiny life hanging in the balance of maternal claims. The first woman, her face… Continue reading Beyond religion: The universal wisdom offered by the Holy Bible