He who has an ear let them hear? 1. Modern Israel’s citizens who don’t yet know Jesus are not the “living stones” described in 1 Peter 2:4-5. 2. Please stop missusing the words of that apostle? 3. Non-followers of Jesus in Israel are the beginning of the fulfillment the prophecy of Ezekiel 37. 4. The […]
Serious thought to ponder? Before the next time you feel the need to passionately disagree with someone on social media over political or theological views, print these words, post them on your keyboard, or virtual equivalent. Make sure these words pass before your eyes: “What if Jesus’ “Parable of the Talents” is about unbelievers you’ve […]
Pastor: “God is good!” Congregation: “All the time!” Pastor: “And all the time….!” Congregation: “God is good!” Did anyone get tired of this call and response? I sure did. Why did you get tired of it? Here’s my reason: You know how to say, “God is good” in Hebrew? “Tov’yah” It’s my name. People calling […]
Discernment question and discussion #490: Where in the Bible does Jesus command “Church Planting” How many of us really do take the Bible seriously? We claim to. We apply “principles” found in scripture to justify what we say or what we do. But do we actually do what Jesus actually did? Do we replicate what […]
The Confusion of Languages What happened in Gen. 11, I would not consider it a curse alone, but with God it is also love and mercy; and part of a much larger Divine plan for the redemption of humanity. Each tribe and language group carries some unique quality and gift that the others need. Those […]
