We’re leading up to Resurrection Day by exploring the week that set the stage. As you know, Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. The Jews were expecting a conquering king, and had hopes that Jesus would save them from oppressive Roman rule. However, Jesus came as a humble servant, riding on a lowly donkey and, …
Continue reading Passion Week: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Yesterday was Palm Sunday. As we set our sights on Resurrection weekend (next weekend), it is important to know and understand the significance of Palm Sunday...the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem, setting the stage for the remainder of what we now know as Passion Week. The week would culminate with Jesus being crucified and resurrected, marking …
Continue reading A Look Back at Palm Sunday: The Day of His Visitation
Well, the shoreline is in sight, and we are nearing the end of our journey together through 1&2 Thessalonians. In very Paul-like fashion, we're going to finish strong! These letters from Paul are all about proclaiming the truth of Jesus's coming for believers in the rapture, prior to the tribulation. Paul spent only a couple …
Continue reading A Church Made Ready! (2 Thessalonians 3:11-18)
Welcome back Bible friends! We are approaching the end of our study together in 1&2 Thessalonians, but we are going to delay our entry back into port until tomorrow because there is just too much packed into these last verses to get it all in today! So stay aboard and let's finish the week strong! …
Continue reading Warning Against Idleness and Disorder (2 Thessalonians 3:6-10)
