Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
El Emunah means The Faithful God. Numbers 23:19 tells us “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” Jeremiah 32:17 tells us “Ah Lord God! behold, thou hast made the heaven and […]
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Thomas is with Jesus and the rest of the disciples. In John 11, receive word that Lazarus is dying and to come quickly. The disciples are worried about Jesus and do not want him to go into Bethany for fear Jesus will be killed. When the disciples object, Jesus tells them that walking in daylight one will not stumble, but […]
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Nicholas is the last of the deacons selected as mentioned in Acts 6. The name Nicholas is Greek and means victorious over people. He came from Antioch and the book of Acts states he converted to Judaism. He is described as being ordained by Peter. There are writings, although considered murky if this relates to the disciple, stating “He abandoned […]
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We all need hope and the greatest hope comes in Jesus Christ. He provided hope for his followers when he rose from the grave. The other day, we discussed how uncertain times were for the disciples and women who followed Jesus. He had been crucified and was gone. Their hearts heavy as they celebrated the sabbath. Mary Magdalene and some […]
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They Could Not is an inspirational song sung by Sandi Patty, which reminds us they could not keep Jesus in the grave.The popular Easter song was written by Ron Harris and Claire Cloninger. The song was first published in 1981 by Ron Harris music.What a great reminder that the grave could not hold Jesus. For this reason, we have the […]
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We are living in a very uncertain time at the moment. We have a pandemic affecting the entire world. My mind thought to other uncertain times we find in the Bible, as well as promises and revelations of hope. So, let’s take a look at some of these, beginning with the most uncertain time of all for the world, but […]
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El Elyon means Most High or the Most High God. Deuteronomy 26:19 New International Version (NIV) 19 He has declared that he will set you in praise, fame and honor high above all the nations he has made and that you will be a people holy to the Lord your God, as he promised. Psalm 18:13 New International Version (NIV) 13 The Lord thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded. […]
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We’ve been viewing the Eyewitnesses to Easter and have discussed Mary, Mary Magdalene, Peter, John and Judas view points so far. Thomas was one of Jesus disciples and an eyewitness to his ministry, arrest and death. However, he is best known to us as doubting Thomas for his doubts when Jesus was raised from the grave. Before we get to […]
Read more Parmenas is listed as one of the Seven Deacons. The name Parmenas is Greek and means that abides or is permanent. He is believed to have preached the gospel in Asia Minor. Parmenas was said to have settled down in Macedonia Christian tradition identifies him as the Bishop of Soli. Some historians believe this is Soli, Cyprus, Greece while others believe […]
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Neath the Old Olive Trees is a hymn I discovered only a few years ago, from a dear friend. The song was written by Baylus Benjamin {or B.B.} McKinney. The song was published in 1929 and renewed in 1957 by the Broadman Press. McKinney was born July 22, 1886 in Louisiana. He was an alumnus of Louisiana College in Pineville, […]
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El Elohe Yisreal means The God of Israel. “The mighty God of Israel,” an altar of Jacob
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Judas has betrayed Jesus, who has been arrested and taken to trial and execution. He has been led away with great triumph and taken to stand before Pilate. 3 When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders. 4 “I have sinned,” he said, […]
Read more The name Timon is Greek and means to honour or to esteem. Timon is listed in Act 6:1-7 as one of the seven deacons. Timon was said to have been a Hellenized Jew who became a bishop in Greece or in Bosra, Syria. His preaching brought the ire of the local governor, who martyred him with fire. He is counted […]
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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 hang on the cross and die.The song was written by Billy Sprague and Niles Borop. The song was first published in 1983 by Capitol CMG. […]
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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.
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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 ask the disciples to stay away and pray, but they fall asleep. Jesus approaches his inner circle {Peter, James and John} and ask why they […]
Read more 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 Seventy Apostles. His feast day is December 28.
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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 was fifteen years old and her second album. Dave Patillo is accredited as the writer on her album. Patillo’s website states “The David Patillo song […]
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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 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully […]
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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 he’s sought out as a criminal and fugitive, although he’s done nothing wrong. The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted […]
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