Neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mary and Martha to grieve with them – to talk, to remember and to think about the one who had died, Lazarus. Burials, at that time in history, usually took place within 24 hours of the time of death, but the opportunity to comfort and console each…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
I AM – the Son of God – Intro Lesson 6 – February 12 – 19
Throughout the centuries there have been two foundational doctrines of the Christian faith that have received more criticism and attacks than any other tenets. What do you think they might be? You would be correct if you said they are the Deity of Christ and the Trinity. When Jesus was here on earth, He most…… Continue Reading
I AM – the Good Shepherd – Intro Lesson 5 – February 5 12
You may not know exactly what a sheepfold is, but you can be sure that everyone who was listening to Jesus when He talked about what it meant to be a shepherd could understand His illustration completely. They could picture the walled enclosure, the high fence made with stakes, or even the cave where the…… Continue Reading
I AM – the Light of the World – Intro Lesson 4 – Jan. 29 – Feb. 5
When was the last time that you took a walk at night when it was pitch black outside? It must have been in a place where there were no streetlights and on a night when the moon was not evident. It evokes a very insecure feeling, doesn’t it? You put your hands out in front…… Continue Reading
I AM – the Bread of Life – Intro Lesson 3 – January 22 – 29
Don’t you love it when your pastor gives a real life illustration in his sermon and you can grasp the truth in a new and meaningful way? Chances are that you will remember both the story and the idea far longer than you would have without that word picture. Experts tell us that the human…… Continue Reading
I AM HE – the Messiah – Intro Lesson 2 – January 15 – 22
Was Jesus really “The Messiah”? For centuries not only the Jews, but apparently much of the Gentile world, anticipated the arrival of “The Messiah”, the one who would liberate the nation of Israel from the oppression and domination of other nations. He would bring peace and prosperity. He would establish His chosen people as a…… Continue Reading
WHO IS JESUS? – Intro Lesson 1 – January 8 – 15, 2021
Who is this man called Jesus? This very question has been asked in one way or another by people throughout history and in many locations around the world. No one questions the veracity of the historical fact that He was an amazing performer of miracles, a teacher of great wisdom or that He actually lived…… Continue Reading
Believe? or BELIEVE!
Would you agree that it is very difficult to know what another person is really telling you when he or she uses the word believe? It is one of those words that has many synonyms and many levels of meaning. In fact, one website claims that there are more than 2600 variant or similar words for the simple word believe. It…… Continue Reading
IT’S O.K. TO STARE!
It isn’t polite to stare at someone, is it? Your parents undoubtedly reinforced that idea when you were a child. There are times, however, when you cannot help yourself. Webster’s dictionary defines the word “stare” by explaining that it means “to fix with a steady, often wide-eyed gaze” or “to look at insistently”. When you…… Continue Reading
Food for Thought . . .
These days people want their physical food precooked, prepared, processed, and packaged. Quick, easy and convenient is a priority. Tasty and delicious is a bonus. Has it ever occurred to you that we have similar preferences when it comes to our spiritual diet? We so easily turn to a book, a video, or a devotional…… Continue Reading