The killing of Jesus was nothing but judicial murder – a crude political expediency. Jesus was arrested on Friday morning about 2am, in the Garden of Gethsemane. By 3pm he was dead. It was nothing but premeditated murder: “All the high priests and religious leaders met and put finishing touches on their plot to kill Read more about What If Pilate Had Released Jesus?[…]
What if David had not killed Goliath? Well, he would have been torn to pieces with bare hands unless he ran away. Goliath meant it when he told him, “I’ll turn you into a tasty morsel of field mice.” (1 Samuel 17:44 MSG) That’s Goliath’s macabre idea of battlefield snacks. But we seem to be Read more about What If David Had Not Killed Goliath?[…]
Job was an extremely successful agro entrepreneur – the richest man in Uz. Only this wasn’t your robber baron. This was a man who feared God. He abstained from evil, which of course makes nonsense of the notion that you can’t be successful and godly, or you need to be crooked to be successful. Job Read more about What If Job Had Cursed God?[…]
Last week we discussed the blessings and promises of God looking at the life of David. We learned from the life of David and from God’s promises in 1 Peter 5:10 that God desires to establish us. “After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and Read more about Tempered Through Trials[…]
Our text is a very famous text. It is one of the most powerful contributions to human literature. It was penned circa 1,020 BC, give or take a few decades. Our text is the well-known Psalm 23, popularly referred to as the Shepherd’s Psalm. It is the second in a trilogy of messianic psalms, sandwiched Read more about The Shepherd’s Psalm[…]
In Parts 1 & 2 of THE FIVE COATS OF JOSEPH, we examined three types of apparel worn by Joseph & their spiritual significance. In today’s discourse, we examine the last two. The fourth time we come across the apparel of Joseph was after the Cupbearer had mentioned him to Pharaoh. In Genesis 41:14, the Read more about The Five Coats of Joseph – Part 3[…]
In Part 1 of THE FIVE COATS OF JOSEPH, we examined two types of apparel worn by Joseph and their spiritual significance. In today’s discourse, we examine a third. When Joseph arrived in Eqypt, he was sold to a military intelligence officer & head of internal security services, Potiphar. Captain Poty was married to a Read more about The Five Coats of Joseph – Part 2[…]
Today, I’m going to begin a series on a gentleman we know so well. If you were an ancient Egyptian, you’ll probably call him Zaphenath-Paneah on account of his legendary intelligence. The name probably means “the man to whom mysteries are revealed” or “revealer of secrets”. Scholars are not certain. He is however, simply known Read more about The Five Coats of Joseph – Part 1[…]
I want to express my appreciation to the Church and the pastorate for inviting me here to speak. It is always a privilege to take God’s message to the people of God and I have no doubt that God will minister to your needs this morning. Today, I’m going to be talking about a gentleman Read more about The Five Coats of Joseph[…]
We cry to you, O God, from the place of dragons! (Psalm 44:19) Command deliverances for your people. My mouth shall speak wisdom and the meditation of my heart shall give understanding. In the name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. And the people said Amen! —– We continue this afternoon with the saga Read more about Joseph’s Dream[…]