The last instructions that Jesus gave to His Disciples before His Ascension: “Do not depart from Jerusalem. Wait for the promise of the Father! The Holy Spirit will empower you for the ministry ahead.” (paraphrase of Acts 1:4-5). Assigned to transform the world through spreading the gospel message, their first assignment was to wait … Continue reading “How to Wait with Cautious Discernment”
We began this journey of faith along the road to Emmaus on March 19, 2019 as this series began with Jesus explaining how all of prophecies spoken of Him were true. These two disciples who listened to Him that day had their eyes opened to the full truth. The birth, life, death and resurrection of … Continue reading “What of the Prophecies About Jesus Yet to be Fulfilled?”
The very question that Jesus proposed to his apostles in Matthew 16. He began by asking who others thought Him to be. They responded that some thought Him to be a prophet or John the Baptist. Then, He asked them whom they believed Him to be. Peter responded, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of … Continue reading “The Greatest Question: Who do you say Jesus Is?”
Long before the Levitical system was laid out, God had chosen a priestly king to be a part of the story. Melchisedek was a portrait in sense of Jesus Christ. King of Salem, Melchisedek was “the priest of the most High God (Genesis 14:18).” If we thought God’s calling forth of Abraham meant full exclusivity, … Continue reading “Why is it Important that Jesus be a Priestly King?”
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder: His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of … Continue reading “Was Jesus The Savior They Waited For?”
