HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div ELIJAH Elijah is one of Israel's greatest prophets, as well as God's heavyweight champ in an epic bout against a deity named Baal (the Canaanite storm god). In order to prove to the Israelites that God is the only true God, Elijah gathers the prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel, … Continue reading GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Elijah)
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GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Moses)
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div MOSES The Hebrew Bible describes Moses as the greatest prophet who ever lived, and for good reason. Moses is born during hard times in ancient Israel. Israelites are enslaved in Egypt, and their growing population alarms the Egyptians that the Egyptian king orders all newborn Israelite males to drown in … Continue reading GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Moses)
GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Peter)
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div PETER Jesus affectionately gives his closest friend, Simon, the nickname "Rocky," though the Greek form of the name is "Peter." Peter is a fisherman until Jesus calls him to be a disciple or "a fisher of men." Peter soon becomes the "rock" on which Jesus would build his church, even … Continue reading GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Peter)
GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Adam and Eve)
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div ADAM AND EVE Okay, Adam and Eve are two people. But Adam and Eve really are inseparable. Even the Bible refers to them as "one flesh" in recognition of their coming from the same flesh (Adam's) and being joined together again in marital/sexual union. Adam and Eve are important because, … Continue reading GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Adam and Eve)
GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Isaiah)
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div ISAIAH Isaiah is one of the most influential prophets in the Hebrew Bible. During his career, Isaiah advises several kings of Judah, helping them to avoid being destroyed by the mighty Assyrian Empire (around 700 B.C.E.). Beyond Isaiah's political influence, he is a masterful poet, with many of his prophecies … Continue reading GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Isaiah)
GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Paul)
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div PAUL Paul (or Saul, as he is first called) is arguably the person most responsible for spreading Christianity throughout the Mediterranean region, on its way to becoming the religion of the Roman Empire. Paul's efforts to convert people to Christianity are all the more remarkable since, when we first meet … Continue reading GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Paul)
GREAT MEN OF THE BIBLE (Abraham the Faithful)
ABRAHAM THE FAITHFUL Who was more faithful than Abraham? He was willing to sacrifice his own son in order to be obedient to God. This was the son of promise too and so how hard this must have been. He also left his own city-nation in Ur, leaving the rest of his family, his friends, … Continue reading GREAT MEN OF THE BIBLE (Abraham the Faithful)
GREAT MEN OF THE BIBLE (Paul the Evangelist and Apostle)
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div PAUL THE EVANGELIST AND APOSTLE Who went through more pain and suffering in this life for Christ than Paul? I can’t think of anyone who suffered more for Jesus’ sake than Paul did. Listen to what he endured in 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 “with far greater labours, far more imprisonments, with … Continue reading GREAT MEN OF THE BIBLE (Paul the Evangelist and Apostle)
TRUE FRIENDSHIP
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div How can we find true friendship in this often phony, temporary world? Friendship involves recognition or familiarity with another's personality. Friends often share likes and dislikes, interests, pursuits, and passion. How can we recognize potential friendship? Signs include a mutual desire for companionship and perhaps a common bond of some … Continue reading TRUE FRIENDSHIP
DOOMSDAY FOR A NATION
Blind Laodicea! How oft God would have given you a revival! But now your time has come; it's too late now. How did you laugh and make fun of the people that God sent to you! But now your time has come. Oh, United States, United States, how that God would have hovered you as … Continue reading DOOMSDAY FOR A NATION
THE MYSTICAL COURT 