The Remnant

The Remnant Throughout Bible history there was always a remnant preserved to continue when the world abandoned God.  Consider Noah, a man laughed and ridiculed, yet it was he and his family that rebuilt the nation of the chosen people.  With the famine in Egypt, it was Joseph’s remnant that saved the nation.   From the…

Bible Timeline

Which 14 books of the Bible that, when read in order, provide a view of Salvation History from a historical perspective?  What about the other books? What is a “Toledot and why is it important?  Where was the Ark of the Covenant located in the time of Christ?  What is Typology and why is it important when studying Sacred…

Know Scripture/Know Mercy

Know Scripture/Know Mercy Part 1 Throughout Biblical history we see God extending His Mercy to all those who ask for it; those who did not repent and ask for His mercy were left to their own devices. In Genesis we see Adam and Eve disobeying God and when they are caught, what do they do:…

The Betrothal of Mary and Joseph Part 2

If you are unfamiliar with the Jewish wedding ritual please view the PowerPoint on Betrothal in the Bible Study portion of this blog When did the Annunciation take place? Many biblical scholars believe that it took place about the 7th month of their betrothal. Why did not Mary ask for proof as Zachariah did? Mary believed…

The Betrothal of Mary and Joseph Part 1

(If you are unfamiliar with the Jewish wedding ritual please view the PowerPoint on Betrothal in the Bible Study portion of this blog) I had recently completed leading a Bible Study on Mary. I used Dr. Sri’s Bible study as a basis. The group was great and the questions flowed quite freely and caused much…

Praying with Scripture

What was it that caused the hearts of the disciples on the road to Emmaus to burn as Christ explained the Scriptures to them?  He showed them how the Old Testament continually pointed to Him and that He was the fulfillment of all the Old Testament covenants and prophecies. Their hearts were aflame with the…

The Catholic Bible

Why is the Catholic Bible different from the Protestant Bible?  What came first the Bible or the Church? The Catholic Bible is differs from the Protestant Bible or the King James Version (KJV) because the Old testament of the Catholic Bible contains 6 more books.  Both have the same books in the New Testament.  It is…