Reference text: Matthew 1:1-17 Matthew 1:17: Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Messiah. Anytime we read the genealogy of Jesus as captured in Matthew's Gospel, on the surface all we see is a roll call... Continue Reading →
Minibites
I sat in a graduation ceremony yesterday and like similar occasions, there are speeches given that draw on the many years of experience individuals have amassed. Often hidden in these speeches are wisdom nuggets. Regardless, they have to be considered in light of the Word of God. So here are some mini bites from the... Continue Reading →
FAITHFULNESS IN RESPONSIBILITY
DAY 91 The actions of the soldier's in today's Gospel account is littered with red flags. They were not threatened, they were rather offered money to tell a lie which they accepted. However, it is the content of the lie they were made to tell that revealed a great desperation to save their own skin.... Continue Reading →
FAITHFULNESS IN LITTLE
DAY 315 "If you want to check extent of a man's desire, give them a taste of what they seek and gauge their response" Jesus simply described the test of custodianship and trust in these words in Luke 16:10 "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he... Continue Reading →
THE FAITHFULNESS CRITERION
DAY 134 OF 365 IN 2021 Acts 1:21 Therefore, it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, In recent times, job advertisements often do not contain information that can serve as grounds for lawsuits. However, when one person is... Continue Reading →