Lord's Prayer

The Salem witch trials of 1692 can be best described as one of the most infamous periods in American history. Over the span of one year it has been estimated that over 200 people were accused of witchcraft and about 20 individuals were executed. Although this episode appeared to be hysteria driven it was quite obvious that one group of people were more likely to be targeted and condemned. Those that were accused and found guilty there seemed all be members of the community who were not…

Devoted to breaking bread (Acts 2:42) 1. The context would suggest this refers to the Lord's Supper which is a type of fellowship for it is called a sharing, a communion - 1Cor. 10:16 2. Jesus Himself instituted the Supper and was observed weekly 1Cor. 11:23-34; Acts 20:7 v. Devoted to steadfast prayer (Acts 2:42) 1. Jesus taught His disciples to pray and not lose heart - Lk 11:1-4; 18:1-8 2. He now serves as our High Priest…

The Sermon on the Mount teachings are one of the most known teachings of Jesus to his disciples and followers. They represent what it is to be a Christian back then and even now. The way Christians live and the way they represent God has not changed and it shows that if you live the way God wants you to and bless people in your ways you will be blessed and greater rewards are waiting for you. Matthew 5:1-12 states, When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a hill and sat down. His followers…

being bi-vocational can give me the ability to stand up to false Christians, who want me to tickle their ears with heresy. No one can force me into compromise; God owns me, not them. Finally, everything I do I must do with excellence, whether in my life or in the congregation. But I do it simply as to be a good and humble stewards of my time and money. Doctrinal beliefs The Bible: The Bible is the Word of God. Jesus Christ the Word focal point of that Word written (John 1:1-14). Whatever…

Luke 13.28-29. What is meant by the kingdom of God? The “kingdom of God” is a reoccurring theme in the New Testament, but there is a lack of explanation as to what it means. Jesus explains “Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets” will be in the kingdom of God, and then people from around the world “will eat in the kingdom” (Luke 13.28-29). However, there is no mention of what the kingdom is and whether it is has already occurred or is yet to come; this has led to various theories…

Trinity's initiatives to remain on a righteous path. God integrates our mind, will, and emotions to interact with our souls. What we believe and muse (think) is what we will become. The renewing of the mind is an arduous task. Conversely, it is the Lord's will and delight that Christians may actively be conformed Christ' deportment and actions. What is your "faith story"? My personal faith story has led to my own salvation and this is why as a spiritual leader, I feel compelled to become a…

Biblical Book: Matthew: Born-Palestine-fl 1stc. AD. Death-fl 1st c. AD-Day Unspecified In the biblical book essay I chose to write about the Book of Matthew in the New Testament. The Book of Matthew is known as a narrative genre with Matthew, one of the twelve apostles, an evangelist being known as the author of the first Gospel of the Bible in the New Testament. He was also known as “Levi, son of Alphaeus” (Luke 5:27). The book was written in begins as a genealogy of Jesus life starting…

anonymous support groups. She then spoke about her own resentments and admitted that forgiveness was the hardest part of recovery for her. I then read aloud a passage called “The Promise”. We closed the meeting by holding hands and saying the Lord’s Prayer and saying, “keep coming back it works if you work…

Triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11) Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem for the Passover feast. In Jerusalem was crowded with many people who had come for the annual Passover celebration in a springtime Sunday. Jesus had spent for traveling through the towns and villages of Palestine. He preached about the kingdom of God and healed the sick. Now the time had come for Him to claim as the Messiah. Jesus knew His mission was almost finished and He warned his…

The movie, 12 Years a Slave, starts off with a group of slaves obtaining instruction on how to cultivate sugar cane crops. That group of slaves, singing the Lord’s Prayer, labored until late evening, and then, many group of slaves, got together for the dinner. Among the group slaves, Solomon Northup perceives the dark-colored juice of blackberries, and attempts to produce ink; however, he wasn’t successful. Later, in the midnight, Solomon’s sleep is disturbed by a passionate woman, which…