Xenia seminary’s archaeological pioneer
My wife, Sherry, and I saw a number of amazing archaeological sites on a recent trip to Israel.
Stephen’s boldness
“You stiff necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit! Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him — you who have received the law that was given through angels but have not obeyed it.” (Acts 7:51-53)
The turning point of Matthew’s autobiography
Matthew 9:9 “As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow me and be my disciple,’ Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him.”
Sheep with a shepherd
As a master teacher, Jesus used everyday reality to create memorable parables and word pictures for the benefit of his listeners.
The first martyr for Jesus
“Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people. Opposition arose, however, … But they could not stand up against the wisdom the Spirit gave him as he spoke… All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel.” (Acts 6:8-15)
Healing a paralytic — opening the roof to heaven
Matthew 9:2 “And they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralytic, ‘Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.’ ”
Xenia United Presbyterian Church holding VBS
XENIA — Xenia United Presbyterian Church is holding a “Yee Haw” Vacation Bible School Celebrating God’s Greatest Gifts Thursday and Friday, July 27-28.
Making peace
As we continue with our survey through Jesus’ Bible, we can undoubtedly learn a lesson from Abraham’s son Isaac. Before we begin, please grab your Bible and read Genesis 26:12-33.
The Word of God spread
“So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.” (Acts 6:7)
Another type of storm
Matthew 8:28 “When He came to the other side into the country of the Gadarenes, two men who were demon-possessed met Him as they were coming out of the tombs. They were so extremely violent that no one could pass by that way.”
