Scripture Reading(s) Isaiah 7:10-16 7:10 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying, 7:11 Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. 7:12 But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test. 7:13 Then Isaiah said: “Hear then, … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) James 5:13-17 13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) James 5:7-10 5:7 Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. 5:8 You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. … Read more
Many archaeology finds are named after the location in which they are found. The Ketef Hinnom scrolls are from Ketef Hinnom which is southwest of old Jerusalem, in Israel. More specifically they were located near the road that runs between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. They are possibly the oldest manuscripts currently known that recite what appears … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 11:2-11 11:2 When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples 11:3 and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” 11:4 Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: 11:5 … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 146:5-10 146:5 Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God, 146:6 who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever; 146:7 who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. The … Read more