HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div DAVID David is Israel's second and greatest king. As a boy, David courageously defeats a mighty enemy warrior named Goliath with only a sling and a stone. As a man, David conquers all of Israel's enemies and begins a dynasty that would rule Jerusalem for nearly 500 years. But not … Continue reading GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (David)
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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 (John the Baptist)
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div JOHN THE BAPTIST Jesus said about John that among men born of women (that would include everyone by the way!) there was none greater than John (Matthew 11:11). This was “the one about whom it is written: “‘I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way … Continue reading GREAT MEN OF THE BIBLE (John the Baptist)
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)
THE FIVE POINTS
Sir Godfrey Gregg ROMC, OHPM Grand Commanding Officer THE FIVE POINTS The Five Points of Fellowship, as every Commanding Officer of The Mystical Court knows, contain the essence of the doctrine of brotherhood. But many a new brother asks, pertinently, “why are they called “Points?” In an old document, as explained in the Hallowell or … Continue reading THE FIVE POINTS
WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE
CELEBRATING THREE YEARS IN OFFICE Over the last three years since my accession to the office of Divisional Patriarch on this date in the year 2016, life has thrown quite a few challenges towards me. I continue to work for the betterment of all members and continue to form unity among other churches. That … Continue reading WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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