Monthly Archives: July 2011

The infant Jesus and his parents escape to Egypt (see Matthew 2:13-15) Read online An angel warned Joseph of Herod’s plans to murder the young children of Bethlehem. So Joseph and Mary took the baby Jesus to Egypt and they … Continue reading →

Jesus is born in the town of Bethlehem Shortly before Jesus was born, the Roman emperor Caesar Augustus decided that a census be taken throughout the Roman Empire, including the land of Israel. People were required to return to their … Continue reading →

The early life of Jesus About 2000 years ago a man named Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in the land of Israel. He was unique. He was fully God and yet fully human. God had allowed himself … Continue reading →

Daniel’s Angel Visitor Daniel 8-12 Daniel sees the heavenly visitor. DANIEL HAD LIVEDmany years in the beautiful capital cities of the eastern kings, and he had helped these kings rule the people.  But during those many years (for he was … Continue reading →

How the New Temple was Built in Jerusalem Ezra 3:7 to 6:22; Haggai 1,2 The prophet Haggai urges for work to begin on the new temple. WHEN ZERUBBABEL ANDhis company came to Jerusalem they did not begin at once to … Continue reading →

The Home-Coming of the Jews Ezra 1:1 to Ezra 3:7 The Jews begin their journey back to Judah. A GREAT COMPANYof people were gathering in the valley along the Euphrates River, preparing to start on a long journey.  There were … Continue reading →

Adversus Praxean (Against Praxeas) Summary Content Other points of interest Manuscripts Title variations Bibliography SUMMARY On the trinity. CONTENT Praxeas thought that the Father and the Son were so much the same that we could say that God the Father … Continue reading →

The Eighth Chapter The Intimate Friendship of Jesus WHEN Jesus is near, all is well and nothing seems difficult. When He is absent, all is hard. When Jesus does not speak within, all other66comfort is empty, but if He says … Continue reading →

Friday, July 15, 2011 The Strange Handwriting on the Wall of the Palace Daniel 5 Daniel interprets the strange handwriting on the wall. A GREAT FEASTwas being held in the palace of Babylon.  The king, Belshazzar , had invited a … Continue reading →

English to French translation Le septième chapitre Aimer Jésus-dessus toutes choses Béni soit celui qui apprécie ce que c’est que d’aimer Jésus et qui se méprise pour l’amour de Jésus. Abandonnez tout autre amour pour les siens, car Il veut … Continue reading →