Nicodemus and the Sanhedrin’s secret backchannel to Jesus

Two men talking by a lantern on a stone terrace in an ancient village at night

Among many imposter Messiahs, Jesus of Nazareth had the bona fides.

Men before him like Judah the Galilean and Theudas, had roused up armed rebellions against the Romans, fueled by apocalyptic visions. Their insurrections cost them and their followers their lives, with no resurrections taking place.

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Simeon and the simple joys of Christmastime contentment

Simeon walked with purpose to the temple, delighted at the assignment ahead. Today was the day he’d been waiting for his entire life. The Consolation of Israel had arrived, and he had appointment with Him.

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The Laziest Finance Manager in Scripture

Dave Ramsey could spend a week’s worth of radio shows breaking down the a financial manager so lethargic, he’d put the entire concept of the Protestant work ethic to shame.

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