If you had checked the real estate section of the Jerusalem Reporter that week, you might have seen the following ad: Hand-chiseled tomb for sale. Beautiful garden setting. Condition: excellent. Used: only three days. Jesus’ battered body had been prepared for burial. Then He was laid in a borrowed tomb. … Read More
Kings Ride Horses!
Historically, kings ride horses. But this King rode an unbroken donkey—a symbol of humility and peace (Matthew 21:1-11). Jesus rode into Jerusalem, not as a conqueror on a white stallion—that would come later–but as a humble King “endowed with salvation.” “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O… Read More
The testing of Abraham
It’s one thing to say you believe God. It is another to believe God for your children. Abraham’s wife, Sarah, was past the age of childbearing. Then, in a miraculous way, as a result of His promise, God gave them a son. Now God is going to test Abraham’s faith… Read More
Holiness–A Rare Commodity
Every day we are faced with decisions. Some are seemingly insignificant. Others are life changing. What motivates the choices we make? Finances? Reputation? Emotions? Influence of others? Isn’t it often a challenge to live a life characterized by truth and integrity. Do we sometimes compromise, even a little, when making… Read More
Losing Everything
There was a very wealthy man who lived a long time ago. He feared God. He was a righteous man. He obeyed God. He had a large family. Many would say he had found “the good life.” He could be deemed a success by any standard. Meanwhile, unknown to… Read More