This week we consider one of the most important early disciples of Jesus, Mary Magdalene. Here we’ll explore what we know about Mary, some of the myths that have been perpetrated about her over the centuries, and her importance to modern Christians. What we know. Mary first appears in the narrative about Jesus in Luke … Continue reading “…Mary surnamed the Magdalene…” [Luke 8:2] // Mary Magdalene
Month: April 2019
“…seeing His mother…Jesus said…” [John 19:26] / Mary
Our brief survey of persons important to Jesus during His Passion would not be complete without an exploration into Mary, His mother. Prophesy Foreshadows Jesus’ Death. Mary had known before His conception that Jesus would be the Son of God, and thus holy. [Luke 1:35] But, when she and Joseph presented Jesus (still an infant) … Continue reading “…seeing His mother…Jesus said…” [John 19:26] / Mary
“He is not here; He is risen…” Luke 24:6 // Christ’s Resurrection
For this week’s post I’d like to consider Christ’s resurrection, but in an unusual manner. Last fall I posted two pieces exploring the resurrection from different angles. I’m not being “lazy” but believe that the ideas and thoughts presented in these posts to be particularly important and topical for today. So, I offer them to … Continue reading “He is not here; He is risen…” Luke 24:6 // Christ’s Resurrection
“They chose Stephen, a man of faith and the Holy Spirit…” Acts 6:5 // Stephen the Chosen
Introduction. Events of this week have again drawn into stark realization that being a Christian remains a dangerous prospect, even in the 21st Century. The massacre of nearly 300 Christian men, women and children in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka appears to have been in reprisal for the killing of dozens of Muslim worshipers … Continue reading “They chose Stephen, a man of faith and the Holy Spirit…” Acts 6:5 // Stephen the Chosen
