Levi the Tax Collector

Posted by on Jan 19, 2010 in Ask the Pastor | 0 comments A visitor to our website from Korea writes to ask: Would the Levi, the tax collector, in the chapter 5 of the Book of Luke be a descendant of the tribe of Levi, a son of Jacob in the Old Testament? The people of the tribe of Levi was supposed to work as priests or at least some attendants in the temple, weren’t they? * * * * * * * * * * Dear friend, Greetings; and thank you for writing. The...
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A TRUE SON IN OUR COMMON FAITH

Posted by on Jan 18, 2010 in 2010 | 0 comments Preached on Sunday, January 18, 2010 from Titus 1:4-5; with various passages Theme: The New Testament record of Titus’ ministry gives us an example of “a true son” of gospel faith. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) I believe that one of the best habits a Christian...
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PRUDENT SPEECH IN GOD'S PRESENCE

Posted by on Jan 13, 2010 in PM Bible Study | 0 comments PM Home Bible Study Group; January 13, 2010 Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Theme: Because of the vanity of our words, we need to speak carefully in the presence of God. It would be easy to cast a lot of blame on ‘society’ for all its wrongs we see in the world (see Ecclesiastes 4:1-16). But the truth of the matter is that the problem is really us. No wonder Solomon advocates silence...
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THINGS ABSENT

Posted by on Jan 13, 2010 in AM Bible Study | 0 comments AM Bible Study Group; January 13, 2010 Revelation 21:22-27 Theme: This passage enlivens our desire for the New Jerusalem by telling us the things that will not be there. This passage continues the vision John was given of the New Jerusalem—our eternal home in Christ. Whereas the previous verses gave us a view of the city from the outside, this passage takes us into the city itself. And in...
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A PASSION FOR GOD'S PLAN

Posted by on Jan 10, 2010 in 2010 | 0 comments Preached on Sunday, January 10, 2010 from Titus 1:1-4 Theme: In the introduction to his letter, Paul exemplified a passion for God’s plan of redemption through His Son Jesus Christ. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) I have a dear friend who is a retired missionary. He told me a story...
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