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Preaching on the Lake
Waiting on the Lord
Testing God: A Leasing from Luke 4
What is the Fear of God?
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the fear of God is not about terror or punishment but a deep reverence born from love.
A World of Rebellion and Glory
As citizens of God’s kingdom, we are called to engage the world by discerning between its God-given goodness and its potential to become a rival to God.
Judgment and Grace as One
“He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Luke 3:16) The same divine fire brings warmth to the repentant and burns the unrepentant. God’s presence doesn’t change—we do.
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Exploring the Messianic Fulfillment in Luke 4:17-19
Here’s an excerpt from my online Bible Study. In this discussion of Luke 4, we delve into the second half of Luke 4:17-19, where Jesus reads from Isaiah’s prophecy and declares His Messianic mission. The passage states that the Spirit of the Lord is upon Jesus, anointing Him to preach the Gospel, heal the broken-hearted, deliver the captives, and give sight to the blind. In this discussion, we link Jesus’ mission to the concept of the Jubilee Year, a time of liberty and restoration in Israel, symbolizing the Messianic reign.
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