Joseph – Journey to Egypt
last week, we saw that Joseph's brothers sold him into the hands of a caravan of Ishmaelites traveling to Egypt. Like so many accounts in the Bible, Joseph is sold in…
Forgiven
We've had an ongoing story the last two weeks. (See "One Unknown" and "Setting Up Traps") Apheimi is deep in sin and has devised a scheme to satisfy his revenge.…
Setting Up Traps
Sometimes, as we read Scripture, we don't always see, much less think about all the people involved. Last week, we left Aphiemi making excuses to his wife and walking down the…
One Unknown
Before we launch into a new study, I want to thank those who shared their comments about having a quiet time. (Even my own son!) Many appreciated the reminder to…
With Friends Like That, Who Needs Enemies?
Last week, we left Jairus the synagogue ruler at the feet of Jesus begging for his daughter to be healed. Just as Jesus was on his way, Jairus' friends came…
Jairus, the Synagogue Ruler
Jesus had been across the Sea of Galilee and healed a demon-possessed man. Now he has returned to Capernaum. Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were…
I Admit, It Was Me
And now, the rest of the story for our unnamed woman with the issue of blood. (See "Another Unclean One" from last week.) Oh, how I want to give her…
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner!
Matthew the tax collector [last two posts] sets up his booth beside the Sea of Galilee ready to collect. But on one particularly day, the teacher he has been watching…
A Tax Collector – Yikes!
No one cares for tax collectors whether they're Roman or American. But at least in America, our tax dollars grant us fire and police protection, roadway updates, etc. Not so…
The Rest of the Story
After living with the word "Write!" for awhile (see last week's post), I began a study of the book of Matthew for several months. I found myself attracted to the…