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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The Only Fool’s Errand Worth Pursuing
Before his conversion, Paul didn’t suffer fools.
Street Art for the Gospel
Throughout downtown Boston, a certain Mr. Pink is popping up everywhere. He waves from rooftops, peers into large buildings, and suspends himself trees.
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.
A Silversmith Seizes A Golden Opportunity to Start A Riot
Demetrius could smell parchment burning, along with his profits.
Tombstone Joe loans his grave for a failed burial
A casual observer would wager “Tombstone Joe” an enemy of Jesus.
A man with a withered hand walks into a synagogue…
Ever wonder how many millions of dollars (or denarii) Jesus saved people in healthcare costs? He healed everyone everywhere. If you held an accountant hostage for eternity and forced him to total up the savings, you’d have to run through another loop of eternity just to comprehend how much individual attention Jesus gave to theContinue reading “A man with a withered hand walks into a synagogue…”
When Push Comes to Shove: Jesus Under Pressure in the Garden
If you strapped on a pair of night vision goggles and parachuted into the Garden of Gethsemane during the night Jesus was betrayed, what would you most want to see?
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