Hi everyone. In case anyone is interested, here is a very good recap about this week leading up to the cross crucifixion for Jesus.
https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/holy-week-timeline.html
More about Jesus, the political and religious culture and conflicts during this week:
The Jewish Passover was this past weekend. This article was also excellent on the reasons behind the specific ten plagues in Egypt. It had so much spiritual meaning for each plague.
Revivals are continuing in college campuses. 👏 Here is the most recent one at SMU in Dallas, TX. SMU reminds me of Princeton University in size and closeness to a seminary school next door. It’s a smaller college and so a revival there would be very significant! I’m so excited and happy for them. Please let us keep praying for all our colleges and students. 🙏❤️
https://cbn.com/news/us/hundreds-accepting-jesus-christ-uniteus-collegiate-revival-arrives-smu
This was an excellent testimony of a young man who was caught up with the New Age movement. Since this movement is so popular and widespread, please hear his story to better understand why many spiritual people are drawn into the New Age journey. They have their reasons for not going to a church when seeking spiritual guidance. God was so patient and protective as he was searching for the truth. If you know of someone who is searching for spiritual truth but hesitant to go to a church, please keep on praying for them. There are many church hurts out there. You can be the safe bridge that people can trust and be used to get to a church community. There is safety and security in the church community.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-partners-podcast/id1654557511?i=1000702988617
Please listen to this podcast interview. It was excellent and informative.
“In this episode, Kara Powell discusses why teens and young adults don’t trust the church. Plus, Carey and Kara talk about why young women are dropping out of church, why young men are leaning in, and the keys to reaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha.”
I’ve been doing a side study on the children of Jacob. It always baffled me why Jacob didn’t do anything when his one and only daughter, Dinah was raped. This old message from 2006 by one of their pastor’s wife at a women’s conference in TSC explained the whys. I believe her insights were from the Holy Spirit. If you want to hear her revelations, please check out her message:
https://sermons.tsc.nyc/shechem-is-not-your-home/
SMU seminary professor wrote an article about the children of Jacob. I didn’t finish the article yet but it was good to see the chart he made on the children of Jacob. FYI – Jesus descends from the tribe of Judah.
Enough history lessons. 🙂 Have a wonderful and safe spring break. Let us be praying for the churches on Sunday to go well and that the pastors will clearly communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ and how to become saved. With much prayers, ❤️
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