There are only two specific references to the Church in the Gospels and they are both found in Matthew, the gospel of the Kingdom – Matthew 16 v.15 -20 and Matthew 18 v. 15 – 20. Neither Mark – Luke nor John mentioned the Church . The background of Christ’s promise to build his Church […]

A joyful noise unto the Lord for he has brought us through another year!

Ephesians 4:17-24 17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, 18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: 19 Who […]

Ephesians 4:17-24 17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, 18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: 19 Who […]

Although shunned by society, the shepherds of Bethlehem were actually a very special group of men. History tells us the sheep used for sacrifices in the temple at Jerusalem were provided by shepherds around Jerusalem, most notably the shepherds of Bethlehem. They were diligent workers, even working into the night to watch and protect their […]