It is good to have more than one person ready to verify facts, especially when they are well-informed and honest. In the case of the remarkable life of Jesus, we have four accounts written by people close to the source, which we traditionally call the Gospels, because they record the gospel, or good news, about Jesus. After considering their authorship, we look at their overall structure and the curious methods that Jesus used to reveal himself little by little to his followers and to others. These culminated in the crowning acts of his work: his death and resurrection.
After noting how little the people had accomplished, in Haggai 2:1-9 God told them to be strong because of his presence with them.
While David rejoiced in being rescued from an untimely death, his words pointed to his descendant who would experience an untimely death but be...
Although Christians will grieve the loss of loved ones, we have two solid reasons for hope.
