Behind the Song: Via Dolorosa
The Via Dolorosa is a popular song, made popular by Sandi Patty. The song tells the story of Jesus journey carrying his cross down the Via Dolorosa to the hill of Golgotha, where he would…
Names of God: El Deah
El Deah means God of Knowledge 1 Samuel 2:3 New International Version (NIV) 3 “Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance,for the Lord is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed.
Eyewitness to the Crucifixion: Judas, Betrays with a Kiss
Last time, we discussed how Satan entered Judas and he left to hand Jesus over to the high priest. Jesus and the disciples have gone to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus is praying. He…
The Seven Deacons: Nicanor
Nicanor is one of the Seven Deacons. He was born in Thessaloniki, Greece. His Greek name means a conqueror, victorious or victory. He was martyred in Cyprus, Greece in 76. He is counted among the…
Behind the Song: Ten Thousand Angels Cried
Ten Thousand Angels Cried is a popular song we hear around Easter. LeAnn Rimes released the song on her You Light Up My Life album. The inspirational album was released by Curb Records when Rimes…
Names of God: El Chuwl
El Chuwl means The God who gave you birth You deserted the Rock, who fathered you; you forgot the God who gave you birth. {Deuteronomy 32:18 NIV} Psalm 139:13-18 New International Version (NIV) 13…
Eyewitness to the Crucifixion: Judas, Waits to Betray Jesus
Last time, we discussed how Judas went to the Pharisees, where he has promised to deliver Jesus to them for thirty pieces of silver. It isn’t a secret that Jesus life is in danger and…
The Seven Deacons: Prochorus
Prochorus is one of the Seven Deacons. His name is Greek meaning leader of the dance. He was chosen to care for the poor of the Christian community in Jerusalem. {Acts 6:5} Tradition states he…
Behind the Song: Worthy is the Lamb
From a young age Don Wyrtzen loved music, under the tutledge of his father, Dr. Jack Wyrtzen, who was the founder of Word of Life International. Don Wyrtzen wrote the praise chorus, Worthy is the…
Names of God: El Bethel
As we stated last week, El means God. Bethel means House of God. El Bethel means house of El or House of God. Bethel is also a place mentioned in the Bible. The first mention…
Eyewitness to the Crucifixion: Judas, Sells for Thirty Pieces of Silver
Last week, we discussed what a hypocrite Judas was. Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, 2 and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to…
The Seven Deacons: Philip
Philip was the second mentioned of the seven deacons. After Stephen, he is the best known. The name Philip is Greek and means friend of horses. Philip is listed several times in the book of…
Behind the Song: My Savior’s Love
Jesus death on the cross represents the highest form of love, called agape or “unconditional” love. Jesus died for you and for me on the cross, unconditional. He allowed himself to be offered up as…
Names of God: El Berith
This year we will take a look at names of God beginning with El. So, before we begin let’s take a look at the meaning of El. Many of the names of God begin with…
Eyewitness to the Crucifixion: Judas, One of the Twelve
Judah Iscariot is one of the disciples of Jesus. He is best known for his betrayal of Jesus, however before we discuss this momentous moment, let’s look at what else we know about him. Six…
The Seven Deacons: Stephen, the Martyr
In Acts 6:1-6 we find mention of seven deacons. However, only two are well know. These two are Stephen and Philip. Acts tells us these seven men were selected as men of good standing and…
Behind the Song: Why Me Lord?
When trials come into our lives it is easy to question the circumstances and ask Why Me, Lord? The classic country gospel song, Why Me, Lord? was written by Kris Krisofferson. The song was inspired…
Behind the Song: O Happy Day
Anyone who has seen Sister Act 2 remembers the transformation made during the hand clapping rendition of O Happy Day. Philip Doddridge was an 18th Century English Clergyman. He wrote the hymn O Happy Day,…
Behind the Song: There is a Balm in Gilead
Jeremiah 8:22 says “Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wounds of my [God’s] people?” {Gilead also mentioned in Jeremiah 46:2,11 and Jeremiah…
Behind the Song: Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is a well-known and popular African American spiritual. The song was written by Wallis Willis, a Choctaw freedman in the old Indian Territory in what is now Choctaw County, near the…