September 12, 2011 by Brian Conaway
In this last entry in ‘Studies in Luke’ we take a look at the reception the two from Emmaus received upon their return to Jerusalem after their earlier encounter with the risen Jesus. Does the Gospel of Mark two verse account conflict with that of Luke’s? Let’s take a look.
September 5, 2011 by Brian Conaway
Luke tells us in chapter 23 that Pontius Pilate and Herod Antipas were enemies before Jesus’ trial. Luke doesn’t say why but there are Gospel clues that provide us with some possible reasons. Let’s take a look.
August 30, 2011 by Brian Conaway
When Peter denied being one of Jesus’ disciples their rabbi-disciple relationship was immediately severed.
August 23, 2011 by Brian Conaway
Did you know that the raising of someone from the dead was a more frequent occurrence in the Old Testament than a blind person receiving sight? In fact, there is no recorded instance of sight being restored to a blind person anywhere in the Old Testament. Jesus changed all of that during His ministry.
August 15, 2011 by Brian Conaway
Most of us are familiar with the Gospel story of Zacchaeus. A very wealthy chief tax collector, hated and despised by all except other tax collectors and notorious sinners, accepts the Gospel message and receives salvation after a significant encounter with Rabbi Jesus. What happened to Zacchaeus afterwards?
November 30, -0001 by Brian Conaway
The transfiguration is a most amazing Gospel event! I would love to read a verbatim transcript of what Jesus, Moses, and Elijah actually said during their conversation on an unknown high mountain in the Galilee or Golan Heights regions of Israel. Certain Biblical scholars believe the writers of the Gospels made subtle references to Jesus being the 'new' Moses. The transfiguration has some interesting parallels that back up their claim.
July 31, 2011 by Brian Conaway
Once Jesus sent out the 12 disciples, in pairs, to preach the Gospel, heal the sick, and cast out demons in the villages and towns of Israel. He told them to take nothing with them other than the clothes on their back. Pastor Mark taught Sunday from Luke 10:1-20, how Jesus did close to the same thing with 72 other of his disciples. In the story below, 6 Franciscan friars emulated the '12' and the '72' by walking 300 miles from Roanoke, VA to Washington, DC, almost two years ago to the day. It is well worth the read. Shalom. PS: I wrote a related blog entry a year ago on 27 July 2010 entitled, '12' & '72' which gives another perspective on these similar Gospel stories. Access it by clicking on the 'blog' menu item on the KCC home page and scrolling back through the 'blog entries' until you find it.
July 25, 2011 by Brian Conaway
Worry is a national pastime today. Jesus told us not to do it. He said the key to solving the problem was a matter of ensuring our priorities were in order. What should be our # 1 priority?
July 19, 2011 by Brian Conaway
Jesus taught in the 'Lord's Prayer' that the name of His Father and 'our Father' was holy and consecrated. Religious Jews greatly reverence the name of Adonai, or God. 21st century Americans could learn an important lesson by following their example.
July 11, 2011 by Brian Conaway
Jesus not only practiced prayer, He taught His disciples and others much about it. Did a Jewish liturgy He learned as a child called the Amidah influence His teaching?