After initial opposition from the chief priests and then persecution initiated by a zealous young Pharisee, the followers of Jesus now at last come in for royal attention. Herod Agrippa I was thought of by the Jewish population as “their man,” trusted more or less by the Romans but also popular Read More →
With what took place in the home of Cornelius, Gentiles were admitted as full members of the new and rapidly developing Jesus family without having to become Jews in the process. In his otherwise fast-paced narrative, Luke gives the story several repetitions. We can only conclude that for Luke Read More →
If the death and resurrection of Jesus was the hinge that finally opened the great door of history, then the conversion of Saul of Tarsus to God was the moment when all the ancient promises of God came together, rolled into a ball, and rushed through that open door out into the wide world Read More →
Looking back to Joel’s prophecy (Joel 2:28-32) and forward to the promise for sending the Holy Spirit in Christ’s last words on earth before His ascention (Acts 1:8), Pentecost signals the beginning of the Church era. Sermon by pastor Tim Awtrey. June 4th, 2023, 11 am 13 Bratia Read More →
Joshua 5-6 are some of the most well-known chapters in the Old Testament, describing the battle of Jericho in the Promised land. In our lives we may not have to participate in a real combat but each one of us has their own battles. We are going to see some important things that we should know Read More →
Joshua 3 tells of an important moment in the history of Israel, when they crossed over the river Jordan. That was a predicament that they would not overcome on their own, so they believed and obeyed. In our lives we also have to go through rivers. When we respond to God’s call with faith Read More →