Monthly Archives: December 2016

The UN vs God

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The United Nation’s security council, solely by the help of Barrack Obama, has decisively set the nations of the world against God’s word and the people of Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu’s response states “The resolution that was adopted yesterday at the United Nations is distorted and shameful but we will overcome it. The resolution determines that the Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem is ‘occupied territory’. This is delusional. The resolution determines that the … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas!

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My favorite verse from the Christmas story is found in Luke 2:10 where the angel said to fearful shepherds, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people” (ESV). Recently I was part of a conversation where those present were bemoaning the problems that 2016 brought our world. They also expressed their hope in a better 2017. I didn’t say it, but my thoughts wondered … Continue reading →

John 20:22-23

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In our study of John 20 on Sunday, I didn’t have all the answers to the questions being posed about verse 22-23 which says, “And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld” (ESV). So here are some thoughts on this… This passage in John 20:22-23 … Continue reading →

Christmas Thoughts

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  I came across a great Christmas theme Bible study and devotional that you may be interested in called “Christmas Thoughts” by Pastor David Guzik of Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara. I have a ton of respect for Pastor David Guzik of Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara and frequently use his Bible commentaries in my own prep work for our Sunday teaching series. “Christmas Thoughts” is a 39-page e-book for the Christmas season with eighteen devotionals are rich with biblical reflection and … Continue reading →