Oh, Beautiful Star

Read Matthew 2:1-12 … There’s a wonderful song that since its introduction has become a favorite of many – “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem.” The chorus … O beautiful Star of Bethlehem,       Shine upon us until the glory dawn; Oh, give us Thy light to light the way into the land of perfect day,     …

A Christmas Question

READ Luke 2:25-35 … There are always questions about Christians and the celebration of Christmas this time of year, just like questions about Halloween or Easter occur annually. One question that recently came up, among the many, was presented in this way, “Does it matter to you that the Bible is silent about Christmas?” Of …

The Devil Made Me Do It

Read Job 1:6-12 … That is a lie. Perhaps it’s even the best lie that the devil has ever perpetuated among humanity – that I’m not responsible. It seems to have become a favorite saying of folks when they know they have done something wrong, or even slightly askew, and wish to absolve themselves of …

Chapter 2

Read Acts 2:14-39 … Right off the bat, we know that the Scriptures did not originally come in chapter and verse divisions, so drawing conclusions based upon that imposed system is risky at best. Yet, even within this imposed system there are times with things just seem to align in a particular way that is …

Different Perspectives, One Answer

Read John 6:60-69 … Matthew records a conversation that Jesus has with the disciples after they come to the region of Caesarea Philippi. “Who do people say that I, the Son of Man, am?” asks Jesus (Matt. 16:13). The answers? The disciples reported that some folks were saying Jesus was John the Immerser which is …