Being a biblical woman, from Elizabeth’s example, means living faithfully even when it seems unrewarding, believing boldly, even when circumstances seem unlikely, speaking prophetically when filled by God’s Spirit.
Herodias, Ambition to be Queen
Herodias used everyone in her life—including her young daughter—to further her own agenda. Yet God’s stance towards Herodias reveals a refreshing perspective on a woman otherwise so vilified in the retellings of her story.
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HER STORY: Christ’s Ministry, Herodias
Herodias’ story is introduced in both Mathew’s gospel and Mark’s with Herod Antipas hearing reports about Jesus’ astonishing miraculous powers. "Some were saying, 'John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; and for this reason these powers are at work in him.' But others said, 'It is Elijah.' And others said, 'It is a … Continue reading HER STORY: Christ’s Ministry, Herodias
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Revelation 11: The Two Witnesses (Historical and Preterist Views)
The Two Witnesses are something of a conundrum for expositors looking to history for fulfillment. Were they actual people (some think so), or representative of groups of people? Maybe they're allegories for truth? #TwoWitnesses #Revelation11
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Isaiah 40: The King is Coming!
If you listened to the recitative in yesterday’s post, “Comfort Ye My People,” then you will instantly recognize today’s passage.
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Minor Prophets: Malachi, Where is the God of Justice?
The Lord’s answer to the cry for justice begins with Messiah, but God’s answer continues with the promise to return and bring just judgment. However, God will begin with God’s own people.
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John 1:19-51
Like the overture to a symphony, John’s first chapter introduces themes he will revisit throughout his gospel, in this twenty-minute multi-media presentation.
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Gospel of John: John Beheaded
When the disciples saw all those people, what must they have been thinking? Instead of providing their hoped-for rest and retreat, it seemed God was going to ask even more of these physically exhausted and emotionally spent men.
