Stephen full of grace and power did many signs and wonders in Jerusalem. But men from the synagogue of the Freedmen and others conspired to have him arrested and face the Council. They sent false witnesses to testify to the Sanhedrin that “This man never ceases to speak words against this holy place and the … Continue reading Stephen the First Martyr Part 4: Tabernacle, Temple, Jesus and True Worship
Understanding God’s Judgment on Ananias and Sapphira
The tragic end of Ananias and Sapphira comes as an anticlimactic turn in the life of the fledgling church. Just prior to their demise, the community of believers were of “one heart and soul.” They shared their resources freely, and the apostles bore powerful witness “to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus” with “great grace…upon … Continue reading Understanding God’s Judgment on Ananias and Sapphira
On the Scribes who Take All and the Widow who Gave All: Some Observations from Luke 20:45-21-4.
Brooklyn Museum - The Widow's Mite (Le denier de la veuve) - James Tissot As Jesus Christ neared the end of His earthly ministry, His words and deeds became increasingly sharp, focused, and prophetic. Worship of Yahweh was central among the first century Jews, but Jesus sensed sacrilege in the offerings. What was to be … Continue reading On the Scribes who Take All and the Widow who Gave All: Some Observations from Luke 20:45-21-4.
Sing to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
A third-century hymn invites all creation to worship the Triune God, celebrating God's grace and glory. Inscribed on pottery, it expresses the belief that no one can approach the Father except through the Son, emphasizing that recognition of Jesus as Lord is enabled by the Holy Spirit's power.
Jesus, Caesar’s Coin, and Christian Statecraft in Luke 20:20-26
Peter Paul Reuben: The Tribute Money Caesar’s coin. Also called a denarius. A single day’s wage for a peasant. Such coins were stamped with the image of Caesar along with the inscription “Tiberius Caesar, Augusts, son of divine Augustus.”[1] Jesus Christ used a simple Roman denarius as an object lesson on maintaining pure worship while … Continue reading Jesus, Caesar’s Coin, and Christian Statecraft in Luke 20:20-26
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