In describing these men, Matthew calls himself out as a tax collector. Matthew 10:5-6 – Apostles sent to the Jews Why did Jesus direct them to only go to the Jews? Matthew 15:24-28– Jesus healed the lady’s daughter even though she was a Gentile. ...
Verse 12: “Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands,” John, the author of Revelation, begins by describing his response to a powerful voice. The seven golden lampstands he sees are symbolic and carry deep meaning. In the ...
People called Cathars at Cologne, Germany, kept a fall festival, called "Malilosa", even before Waldo began to preach. (LESSON 51 (1968) AMBASSADOR COLLEGE BIBLE CORRESPONDENCE COURSE "And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place ..." Rev. 12:6) There was a group of...
(Gn 3:15). In many subtle ways throughout his Gospel, St. John lets us know that “the woman” and “her seed” have finally appeared. Their battle against the Serpent has now been enjoined. Thus it is that in describing Mary in this story as “the mother of Jesus,” St. John ...
This booklet is very professional and engaging with lots of graphics and charts, timelines etc. It actually is meant for the true believer who wants to reach Catholics for Christ (ie it is not usually given to a Catholic). It has a chart describing the two ways of salvation (biblical vs...
Mom was an attractive woman. Some said she looked like Elizabeth Taylor when she was younger. But what made her special was her kind, quiet spirit. Everyone who ever met her liked her immediately because she liked people. She was a praying woman like her mother before her. Even though I...
“And thereappeareda great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:” I advocate studying the simplest words and phrases, so let’s start with this. ...
Our youngest child Robby had graduated high school the prior year, so I took the time to share a brief reflection with the parents, describing life as an “empty nester.” Here is a portion of that reflection: I know some of you are sending your youngest child off to college and ...
“Then, describing what ought to be in the case of those who are joined together by God, so that they may be joined together in a manner worthy of God, the Saviour adds, ‘So that they are no more twain;’ and, wherever there is indeed concord, and unison, and harmony, between hus...
“A woman is driving way over the speed limit. Suddenly, she sees in her rear view mirror the flashing red and blue lights of a police car and hears the familiar wail of the siren. She pulls over, grabs her purse, and takes out her driver’s license. The policeman approaches, takes ...