Silas served as a leading member of the Early Christian church. He accompanied Paul on his first and second missionary journeys and preached alongside Paul and Timothy. {2 Corinthians 1:19} The name Silas means man of the forest and many historians believe his name originates from the Roman name Silvanus. We first meet Silas when he’s chosen to travel with […]
Imagine standing at the foot of Jesus cross with his mother, Mary Magdalene, the other women and the apostle John. Beneath the Cross of Jesus gives us insight to this time and place. The song was written by Elizabeth Clephane, who also wrote The Ninety and Nine. Elizabeth Clephane lost her parents at a young age and struggled with her […]
Eloah means mighty, powerful One. I say it again—no god of any nation or kingdom has ever yet been able to rescue his people from me or my ancestors. How much less will your God rescue you from my power!” 2 Chronicles 32:15
Jesus taught using parables. After all, it’s easier to make a point with a story than with a sermon. In the book Fascinating Bible Studies on Every Parable, Dr. William H. Marty delves deeper into the parable. He makes the parable relatable with personal stories before delving deep into the Biblical truth. The chapters end with questions for deeper reflection, […]
Timothy served as a protégé to his mentor, Paul. The name Timothy means honouring God or honoured by God. He was born in Lystra to a Greek father and Jewish, follower of Christ, mother. “Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was Jewish and a believerbut whose father was a Greek.” […]
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