Under the Empire

Under the Empire

Exodus 1 (NIV) 8 Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt. 9 “Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become far too numerous for us. 10 Come, we must deal shrewdly with them or they will become even more numerous and, if war...
A Transformation of Trade

A Transformation of Trade

Matthew 4 (NRSVue) 18 As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishers. 19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of...
A Trustworthy God

A Trustworthy God

Psalm 40 (NLT) 4 Oh, the joys of those who trust the Lord,          who have no confidence in the proud          or in those who worship idols. Trust in God brings peace to the weary soul. Here are some questions for discussion: 1. “Happiness” in Psalm 40:4 is not...
The Spirit of Salvation

The Spirit of Salvation

Acts 10 (NRSVue) 44 While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. 45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the gentiles, 46 for they heard them...
What Does Light Look Like?

What Does Light Look Like?

John 1 (NRSVue) 9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him, yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. 12 But to...