In Old Testament times, when a king was named, the prophet would anoint the future king’s head with oil.  This symbolized the special position he had been given.  The anointing was also done by someone called by God.  Not just anyone could anoint a person, it was a job for a specific person. If we [...]

We know that the works of the flesh are evil.  I think we can all agree to that.  There is nothing good in our flesh and it cannot please God. Paul said: Rom 7:18  For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with [...]

One of many enigmatic passages in the Bible is found in Mark 8:22 – 25. Mar 8:22  And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. Mar 8:23  And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and [...]

In reading Luke chapter 5, we see a few things that most of us already know.  This passage describes the miraculous catch of fish which led to Christ telling Peter that he would become a “fisher of men.” As I read through this, the Lord impressed upon me a few things that I want to [...]