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Jesus’ Jewish family Jesus’ family was a Jewish family. Notice the names of His earthly parents. Mary was the Greek version of the Hebrew, Miriam, the sister of Moses. Joseph named after him that was the favorite son of his father Jacob. And take notice of the names of Jesus’ brothers by Joseph and Mary: Matt 13:55 Is . . . → Read More: The Life of Jesus (part 32) Prov 27:5 Open rebuke is better than secret love. Prov 27:5 Open rebuke is better This verse puzzled me for a long time. Rebuke is the subject and it is compared to secret (meaning carefully concealed or hidden) love. Love and rebuke just don’t seem to go together. But for the wise, . . . → Read More: Proverb-a-day for September 3, 2010 Prov 15:32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. Prov 15:32 He who refuses and ignores instruction and correction despises himself, but he who heeds reproof gets understanding. AMP For the next little while, we will be studying how to benefit from criticism—how to transform your critics into beloved . . . → Read More: Proverb-a-day for August 31, 2010 This fall I have enrolled half-time as a student at Indiana University where I am continuing progress toward my degree. I’m enrolled in a 100 level astronomy class and a business writing class. I’m looking forward to the challenge and the return to school. Also in September, I will be blessed to preach revivals for two of . . . → Read More: Full September More on Jesus’ genealogy… Do you remember Tamar? Genesis 38 tells her story. She was a childless widow who dressed like a prostitute, lured her father-in-law¸ Judah, into a sexual encounter, and gave birth to twins by him. It sounds like a modern-day scandal. That is how she made her contribution to Jesus’ lineage. Rachab is listed in verse . . . → Read More: The Life of Jesus (part 31) Prov 24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. Prov 24:16 for though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again, On Friday we looked at confronting conflict as bold as a lion by taking the offensive . . . → Read More: Proverb-a-day for August 30, 2010 The Genealogy We will be looking at the Jewish roots of Jesus for the next several days. You get an idea of the emphasis of the Book of Matthew as we see how he opens his gospel message. He certainly could have opened with, “This book will change your life,” because it has done that for billions of . . . → Read More: The Life of Jesus (part 31) Background: Jewish Roots and Soil You can’t miss it if you read the first Gospel, the first chapter the first verse of Matthew. Jesus was born and raised a true-blue Jew. Matthew 1:1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Those two phrases, “Son of David” and the “Son of . . . → Read More: The Life of Jesus (part 30) Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Prov 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, Jesus said When ye have lifted up the Son of man, ye shall know that I AM. And then many believed in Him. (John 8:28-30). Let Jesus be lifted up and see many believe on Him. Revival through . . . → Read More: Preachers dream |
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