As we read the Bible, it is tempting to focus on the differences between the Old Testament and the New Testament. After all, the Old Testament is centered on God’s …
Psalm 16: Predicting the Resurrection
Psalm 16:10 is a key verse from the Old Testament the apostles used to defend the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord: “For you will not leave my soul in …
What’s So Good About Friday?
As I grew up, my dad pastored a small church in downstate New York. Our building was centrally located on the village’s main road, which attracted many kids who passed …
Spring 2023 Up to Jerusalem Tour—Day Nine
There is a mixture of excitement and some sadness as we begin our last day of touring in Israel. It’s strange. Many of us are just getting to know each …
Spring 2023 Up to Jerusalem Tour—Day Eight
The buildings all around us are the color of the desert, much like the wall around the Old City. As travelers journeyed up to Jerusalem over the centuries, the color …
Spring 2023 Up to Jerusalem Tour—Day Seven
Among the many souvenirs we have seen in the last week, perhaps the most humorous and apropos is a wall plaque with the phrase “Shalom, Y’all.” I smiled and eagerly …
