Reflection, Maturity “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 3:15). — Jerry Wesol Autumn is a season of reflection, maturity, and harvest. In the autumn of nature, the air grows crisp, the leaves turn golden, and the world seems to pause in a moment of beauty before the quiet of winter. In the spiritual journey of the Christian, there is […]
John the Baptist “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?” (Matthew 11:7 ESV). — Jerry Wesol Our Lord Jesus had been preaching and healing the sick, the blind, the lame and raising the dead back to life. During this time, he was visited by disciples of John the Baptist, when he had been imprisoned. They brought a question from John inquiring if Jesus was truly the long‑awaited Messiah, or should they expect another […]
Schisms and Divisions “For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by Chloe’s people, that there are quarrels among you” (1 Corinthians 1:11 NASB). by Jerry Wesol The primary focus of the Apostle Paul’s ministry was: (1) To admonish brethren to stay focused and study God’s plan and preach to all, especially the household of faith, “The Gospel of the Kingdom” message. (2) Having consecrated their all and having been given the holy Spirit from the Lord, to allow the Lord […]
Acts 19-21 “But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God” (Acts 20:24). by Dan Wesol Acts 19-21 catalogs the amazing detail of Paul’s final work in Asia and his journey to Jerusalem where he would be taken a prisoner. During his final work in Asia and […]
The Government Upon His Shoulders “God’s merciful purpose for the government of the world when the times are ripe for it … restoring the whole creation to find its one Head in Christ; yes … to find their one Head in Him” (Ephesians 1:9-10 Weymouth). by Jerry Wesol The Holy Scriptures tell us that from the foundation of the earth, God foreknew that a ransom for mankind would be necessary. Therefore, He put a plan in place that would rescue His human […]