“The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem”. During the Passover, thousands of Jews came to Jerusalem to celebrate their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Every adult Jewish male within fifteen mile radius of Jerusalem was required to come. Many other Jews from around the Roman Empire made the trip […]

Continue Reading

The parable of the prodigal son is perhaps one of the most familiar parables of the New Testament. At the core of this parable are two brothers and their merciful father. This relates directly to the situation which prompted the parable: “Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. The […]

Continue Reading

1. “Nothing about our lives is an accident. Everything that happens in every moment of our life has a reason and a purpose. Our life and our future are in the hands of God. Even when we have to climb a few mountains and walk through some dark valleys, God is at work. He is […]

Continue Reading