(9.) The Gospel Story of Tobit: Another Miraculous Fish. “Now when Tobias went down to wash his feet in the Tigris River, a large fish suddenly leaped out of the water and tried to swallow his foot. He shouted in alarm. But the angel Raphael said to him, ‘Take hold of the fish and don’t …
(8.) The Gospel Story of Tobit: Our God Who Answers Before We Ask. “My son, may the God who dwells in heaven prosper your journey and protect you on the way, and may He bring you back to me safe and sound. May God’s angel journey with you and accompany you for safety, my son.” …
(7.) The Gospel Story of Tobit: Golden Advice from Father to Son. “The level of testosterone in any boy – and the way that testosterone affects him – has less impact on his behavior than how the boy is loved, nurtured, and shaped by his parents and by the context of the society within which …
(6.) The Gospel Story of Tobit: Binding the Demon. “The prayer of both Tobit and Sarah found favor before the glory of God and was heard in the presence of the great Raphael, who was then sent to bring remedy to them both. Raphael ws sent to heal the blindness of Tobit, to arrange the …
(5.) The Gospel Story of Tobit: Raphael and the Ministry of Angels. “The prayer of both Tobit and Sarah found favor before the glory of God and in the presence of the great angel Raphael.” (Tobit 3:16). The Healer. God heard both those prayers of anguish, and He sent His Archangel Raphael, which means “God heals“, …
(4.) The Gospel Story of Tobit: Low Moments. “… Now do with me as is best before You. Command that my life breath be taken from me so I may be released from the face of the earth into dust. It is better for me to die than to live, for I am overwhelmed with …
(3.) The Gospel Story of Tobit: Groans and Sighs. “Grief-stricken in spirit, I groaned and wept aloud. Then with sobs of sorrow, I began to pray…” (3:1). GROAN: (in biblical terms, a groan and a sigh are interchangeable); a wordless sound uttered in pain, grief, or sorrow; a visceral sound full of deep emotion but …
(2.) The Gospel Story of Tobit: Virtues and Ordeals in Chapters 1 and 2. “I, Tobit, have walked in paths of truth, righteousness and good works all the days of my life… And because I had kept faith with my God with my whole heart, the Most High granted me the favor and grace of …
(1.) The Gospel Story of ‘Tobit’: Introduction. “O Lord, You are righteous, and all your works are just. All Your ways are mercy and truth. You are the Judge of the world, because Your judgments are true and just forever.” (Tobit 3:2). The OT Apocrypha. The book of Tobit is included in the Apocrypha, 10-12 …
(16.) Women and Children First: Faith-Based Ministries for the Vulnerable and Exploited. “Rescue those who are unjustly led away to death; those who are staggering to the slaughter, Oh deliver them from their doom. If you claim ignorance and excuse yourself by saying, ‘Look, we didn’t know about this! or if you say that it is …
(15.) Women and Children First: Home Sweet Home. “How fortunate, how happy are you who fear the Lord, you who are filled with reverence for Him. All of us who follow His ways are to be envied, because God Himself will bless us! You will enjoy the fruit of your labor and be fulfilled in …
(14.) Women and Children First: Mother Weeping for Her Children. Welcome the Children. “Jesus took a little child whom He placed into their midst. Taking the child into His arms and embracing him, He said to them, ‘Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but …