This past Christmas, I gave a Joel Rosenberg novel to a friend. It was the first book in his first series of books, and as I expected, my friend is now hooked! He not only polished off that first novel in a hurry, but he’s rushed out to buy number two. I’m like that. I […]
Lessons from Luke: Angels
An angel of the Lord appeared to (Zacharias) . . . Luke 1:11 The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a virgin . . . and the virgin’s name was Mary . . . Luke 1:26 An angel of the Lord suddenly stood before (the shepherds) . . . Luke 2:9 Encounters with heavenly […]
Lessons from Luke: John the Baptist
” ‘. . . What will this child turn out to be?’ for the hand of the Lord was upon him.” Luke 1:66 The miraculous events of baby John’s conception and birth combined with the prophetic proclamation of his future role in the Kingdom, prompted people to ask, “What will this child turn out to be?” Great […]
Lessons from Luke: Zacharias
Rarely is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity all that it claims to be. More often than not it’s a sales gimmick; a manipulative tool of persuasion designed to prompt impulsive action. In Zacharias’ case, however, it was the real deal. He was living the dream. Only once in the lifetime of any priest were you able to enter the temple of […]
