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Jesus of Nazareth is passing by
Lk. 18:37 As Jesus was approaching Jericho, the people must have been moving about the streets in anticipation of His coming; a blind beggar became curious as to what the bustle was all about. He asked what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” Then, he shouted, “Jesus, Son of David,…
“Like mother, like daughter”
Ezekiel 16 The prophet Ezekiel prophesied before and after the fall of Jerusalem. He was among those taken to Babylon. Before the fall of Jerusalem, Ezekiel had prophesied of the impending doom upon Jerusalem. Sometimes, Jerusalem was likened to an useless vine, and sometimes like an adulterous wife, a faithless bride. Here in Ezekiel 16,…
“Do not be afraid”
Jesus rose again. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went into the tomb. They were told by an angel, “Do not be afraid” (Matt. 28:5). They met Jesus who also told them, “Do not be afraid” (Matt. 28:10). Jesus came to the disciples and told them, “Peace be with you” (Jn. 20:19). Again, He said,…
Prayer and the Word of God
Acts 4:1-37 The early church went through a long and very tough period. Those in authority prevented them from preaching and practising while making their lives miserable in many other ways. But they knew in whom they believed and were happy nonetheless. In fact, they were happy because they suffered for the gospel. In Acts…
Not knowing what to fight with
1 Sam. 14:20 As the Israelites were going to war against the Philistines, they came upon them and saw that “the Philistines were fighting against each other in great confusion” (1 Sam. 14:20). The Israelites then easily defeated the Philistines. Many Christians today are like the Philistines. They are confused. They do not know what…
Running Away
Jonah 1:1-3 Jonah was commanded to go to Nineveh to tell them of their sins and to repent. But Jonah went to Joppa where he boarded a ship to go to Tarshish. We do not know of any difficulties as he ran away in the beginning. In fact, it was more likely that he easily…
