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Dear Dr. Luke
I suppose everyone has a favorite section or book of the Bible. I have several, among them the writings of Luke. I decided to write him a letter to thank him for enriching my studies, especially about...
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Given to Hospitality…or Not
Carry neither money bag, knapsack, nor sandals; and greet no one along the road. But whatever house you enter, first say, “Peace to this house.” And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on...
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A Hospitality of Believers
How would you like to host a church in your home? A number of women in the early years of the church opened their homes for prayer, study, and worship, even when it was not easy to follow Jesus...
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The Story of Mary and the Birth of the King
Setting the stage For over 500 years the nation of Israel chafed under the thumb of first one Gentile kingdom and then another—Babylon, Persia, the Greco Macedonians, and now Rome, with its absolute...
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The Story of Mary and the Birth of the King: Part 2
The Journey to Bethlehem Mary packed as though she and Joseph were changing residences rather than making a round trip—that’s what astute travelers of her day did. Perhaps she had an idea or...
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The Story of Mary and the Birth of the King: Part 3
The End in Sight It was the last day of a long, tiring journey. Five or so miles further, and Joseph and Mary would be in Bethlehem. At last, a respite from all the jouncing and jarring over...
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The Story of Mary and the Birth of the King: Part 4
For unto us a Child is born , Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace....
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The Story of Mary and the Birth of the King: Part 5
Shepherds Fields Near Jerusalem (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Shepherds abiding in the fields The shepherds did what they had done for endless days and nights—too many to remember—for a lifetime, really....
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The Story of Mary and the Birth of the King: Conclusion
Herod’s troubles Herod spent his last decade in the grips of turmoil fueled by an ever-growing paranoia. While he had achieved a degree of peace in Judea (despite the financial rigors imposed on his...
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Hair
And behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at the table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of fragrant oil, and stood at His feet behind Him...
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