Jubilee Weekly

This truly is a wonderful time of the year. In many ways, there is a greater focus on Christ’s first advent. The very word “advent” means “coming.” He came the first time as a little baby born under very humble circumstances. He is going to come again as a conquering King. The advent season begins […]

Many people were very sad when Jesus was crucified. His followers had their hopes dashed. Some were hoping that He was going to lead them in throwing off Roman rule. When He died, that dream died with Him. Two of those who loved Him were trudging their way home to Emmaus. They were talking about […]

Jesus was coming to the end of His life and ministry. For three years He had invested heavily into the lives of His disciples. ·        As they listened to Him, they heard the most amazing teaching and truth that anyone has ever heard. ·        They observed the most amazing miracles that many people had ever seen. ·        His […]

In 1 Peter 2:6 (ESV) we read, “Behold (Look!), I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame.” The Revised Standard Version says “For you therefore which believe is the preciousness.” Another translation says “To you therefore who believe in His […]

Some time ago, I bought a book titled, “Book of Amazing Stories”, by Robert Petterson. It is a fascinating read of the lives of many people. Recently one of the stories really caught my attention – “The Man of 1,000 Faces.” Richard was born into a vaudeville family, and he began performing when he was […]

Receiving Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior is a major event. It is the first step in your Christian life. In Ephesians 2:1-8, the Apostle tells us that we who were dead in our trespasses and sins, have been made alive within Christ and it is all because of God’s grace, which we don’t […]

From the beginning of time, God met with His people and interacted and communicated with them. There came a time when God revealed to His people, He wanted to dwell among them. In Exodus 25:8 the LORD told Moses to have the children of Israel bring Him an offering for the building of the tabernacle […]

(A) Last week we looked at the first cluster of fruit that the Holy Spirit wants to produce in our lives — Love, Joy, and Peace. From these foundational fruits, we see the next cluster. (B) The second cluster of fruits produced by the Holy Spirit … Longsuffering, Kindness, and Goodness. Galatians 5:22 1.       Longsuffering – […]

The Apostle Paul, in Ephesians 5:18, wrote, “Do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit.” It is wonderful to be “born of the Holy Spirit” at our conversion. At this point, the Holy Spirit comes into our lives and the Bible says our bodies become the “temples […]

Introduction: ·        Throughout the Scriptures, there are many names for God that reveal to us His character and how He longs to relate to us. Let me give you several examples before we get into our study for today. ·        He is Jehovah Roi – This name portrays Him as “The Lord is my Shepherd.” He is […]