We in the 21st century may miss Jesus breaking down barriers in the story of the woman at the well. We think nothing of women and men conversing in public. It was very different for the Jewish community of Jesus’ time. Jewish men did not talk to women in public. One of the rabbinical teachings …
Who are the Ephesians? The ruins of this town on the southwest coast of what is now Turkey are several miles inland. The port that was present in Paul’s time silted in. At one time, Ephesus was an important port and trading area. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of …
Not long ago, we had a guest speaker skilled in sharing the Gospel winsomely. Jesus conveyed love through His smile, tone of voice, and words. We can have the right words to speak to someone, but without kindness, we can quickly turn people away from the Lord. Jesus approached the crowds with compassion. Matthew 14:14 Jesus …