Ray Charlton

Lessons from the Jewish Feasts

March 1, 2024

Leviticus 23 “Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘The LORD’s appointed times which you shall proclaim as holy convocations — My appointed times are these’” (Leviticus 23:2, Scriptures from NASB).” — Ray Charlton The twenty-third chapter in Leviticus sets out for the Israelites, through Moses, the holy days, the times, and the seasons as they were appointed by God. Each of these holy days had a special meaning to the Jewish Nation and provides lessons for Christians today. […]

Unleavened Offerings

January 1, 2024

How We Are to Offer “Now when anyone presents a grain offering as an offering to the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour, and he shall pour oil on it and put frankincense on it” (Leviticus 2:1, scriptures from NASB unless otherwise noted). — Ray Charlton Unleavened Bread The first mention of unleavened bread is in Genesis when two angels came to Lot in Sodom. Lot offered them the opportunity to stay in his house rather than in the town square. […]

An Apostle by the Will of God

July 1, 2022

Paul and His Apostleship “A chosen vessel of mine to bear my name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel” (Acts 9:15, NKJV, other texts from NASB). By Ray Charlton These words to Ananias gave assurance that it was safe for him to go to the house where Saul of Tarsus was staying and restore his sight, which Saul had lost during his encounter with Christ. Ananias had good reason for concern since Saul had come breathing threats and murder against […]

For God So Loved the World

November 1, 2020

For Unto Us a Child is Born “The Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14 NASB). by Ray Charlton The passage of Isaiah 9:6,7 is often included in Christmas greetings. Howmany people stop and think of the significance of the first part of this prophecy, “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us” (NASB)? Creating […]

Jesus the Messiah

January 1, 2020

Evidence of the Messiah “There was written, JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS” (John 19:19 ASV) by Ray Charlton Undeniably, Christianity has existed since the first century. Jesus’ teachings have been preserved in the New Testament and read, and followed, by hundreds of millions. In spite of this, there are those who question his existence and others who have doubts about the veracity of his teachings. These cite a lack of early historical sources as the main reason for apprehension. […]