The Gospel According to Melchizedek. “In the King’s Valley, Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, El-Elyon, and he blessed Abram, saying, ‘Blessed be Abram by God Most High, creator of heaven and earth. And blessed be God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your …
The Gospel According to Jonah. “Jesus answered and said to them, ‘An evil and adulterous generation craves for a sign, and yet no sign shall be given to it but the sign of Jonah the prophet; for just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the fish, so shall the …
The Gospel According to Abel. “Faith moved Abel to choose a more excellent sacrifice to offer God than his brother Cain, and God declared him righteous because of his offering of faith. By his faith, Abel still speaks instruction to us today, even though he is long dead.” (Hebrews 11:4). Jesus closed His Beatitudes with a cardinal …
The Gospel According to Isaac. In many ways, Isaac was Jesus before there was an incarnate Christ. Isaac proclaimed the gospel story thousands of years before the gospel. For one thing, Isaac was precisely and purposefully named before birth, just like Jesus. And with that name came a particular mission in life. So, as it …
Homes in Hell: An Unspoken Wedding Homily. A special welcome to all you guests and especially to you, ___ and ___. Has anyone here read C. S. Lewis’ book “The Screwtape Letters?” The book is a series of conversations between two fallen angels in Hades, and strategies to take to make a person truly fit …
Biblical Aspects of Holy Fear. (1.) SINGLENESS OF HEART. “Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me singleness of heart to fear your name. I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and I will glorify Your name forevermore.” (Ps. 86:11-12). (2.) OBEDIENCE. “Who among you fears …
Human Fear: dread or alarm in facing danger; to be afraid or apprehensive; anxiety caused by belief in approaching danger or by a perceived threat; feeling frightened concerning one’s safety or a loved one’s well-being; unpleasant emotions due to the likelihood of something unwelcome or undesirable; trepidation over unexpected crisis. Examples would include… dementia; survival; …
Christ the Diamond: On Titles of Christ as Facets of His Identity By Steven W. Larson, stevewlarson@gmail.com ** TABLE OF CONTENTS Biblical Titles of Christ: (1.) The Amen (2.) The Apostle (3.) The Author and Perfector (4.) The Bishop (5.) The Branch (6.) The Bridegroom (7.) The Child (8.) The Dayspring (9.) The Everlasting Father (10.) The Faithful Witness (11.) The Fountain (12.) The Hidden …
Christ-Centered Education: A Primer for Home, School and Church by Steven W. Larson, stevewlarson@gmail.com ** TABLE OF CONTENTS (1.) The Pedagogy of Love (2.) Summing Up: The Big Picture of a Christ-Centered School (3.) The Teaching Methods of Jesus: Introduction (4.) The Teaching Methods of Jesus: Imagination (5.) The Teaching Methods of Jesus: Conscience (6.) The Teaching Methods of …
The Priestly Prayer of Jesus. “When Jesus had spoken these things, He lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, ‘Father, the hour is come.’” (John 17:1). The time to complete His self-emptying has arrived. He is ready to give Himself up, for no one can take His life from Him without …
The Pharisee in Me. “Then Jesus said to the crowds and to His disciples, ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ throne as the authorized interpreters of the Law. So listen and follow what they teach, but don’t do what they do, for they tell you one thing and do another. They tie on …
Praying the High Priestly Blessing. “The LORD Yahweh bless you and keep you; The LORD Yahweh make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The LORD Yahweh lift up His face onto you and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26). [Author Note: I imagine that it is acceptable to insert “us” in …