2023-July/August

Signs of Thy Presence

July 1, 2023

Apparent Today “When will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming [presence], and of the end of the age?” (Matthew 24:3 ESV). After preaching in the temple, the disciples wanted to show Jesus the beautiful buildings of the temple complex. Originally rebuilt by Zerubbabel (Ezra 6:15), the temple was greatly expanded and improved upon by Herod. It was the center of Jewish worship for nearly 1,000 years and an impressive facility. The disciples had just heard Jesus […]

Jesus’ Farewell Discourse

July 1, 2023

Caring for Them Until the End “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me” ( John 14:1). In his final days on earth, Jesus spent precious time with his disciples. He prepared them for the difficult experiences to come and comforted them with words they would later recall. In John 13, he not only emphasized the importance of humility, but also demonstrated the lifestyle of a true servant. The greatest man to ever walk the earth […]