Paul was vehement in his hatred for and persecution of the young church, of all who had become followers of Jesus Christ. Wherever he went, the believers were fearful of his potential actions. Continuing his outrage, Paul went to the high priest and asked for authorization to bring to Jerusalem all believers he found... Continue Reading →

        We have uncountable reasons for thankfulness. Out of the darkness we see the light of Jesus Christ; out of death we are able to know true and everlasting life. Having gone to the Mount of Olives after having eaten the Passover Meal with His disciples, Jesus prayed. He knew what was to come; He... Continue Reading →

        Jesus entered a village and was met by ten lepers who called out to him: “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us” (Luke 17.13). Through an act of compassion and grace, He healed all ten. Being instructed to go to the temple and show themselves to the priest, they went and were declared clean. One... Continue Reading →

Jesus was born with a defined purpose. In God’s sovereign plan each person is uniquely designed by God for purpose. Christ’s purpose was prophesied from the beginning, described by prophets through time; His purpose was highlighted to Zechariah, Elisabeth, Mary, and Joseph before His birth; His purpose was announced to shepherds by an angel: “Fear... Continue Reading →

        In a time when our world is filled with turmoil, when there are battles being fought, people are dying, and war brings carnage; in a time when nations align against nations, and evil unites against what is good and we wonder what will happen in the next day, the next hour – it is... Continue Reading →