The 2024 Election
November 8th, 2024
America unburdens itselfThe satirical site, the Babylon Bee, had an article this week with Vice President Harris’ picture underneath the title: America Unburdens Itself From What Has Been. This is a p...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
John 1:19-36 — The Voice Crying in the Wilderness Copy
November 1st, 2024
John 1:34-51 — Come and See! An Invitation to Experience JesusIn John 1:34-51, we witness a series of events that begin with the testimony of John the Baptist and end with the calling of Jesus’ first ...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
John 1:19-36 — The Voice Crying in the Wilderness
October 18th, 2024
John 1:19-36 — The Voice Crying in the WildernessJohn 1:19-36 introduces us to John the Baptist during a pivotal moment in history. Anticipation for the Messiah was high among the Jewish people, and r...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
John 1:14-18 — The Word Dwelt Among Us
October 11th, 2024
The IncarnationThe term “Incarnation” comes into English from the Latin word incarnatio, meaning “to become flesh.” As stated in John 1:14, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
John 1:6-13 — the True Light
October 4th, 2024
John 1:6-13 emphasizes the stark contrast between the darkness of a world that rejects its Creator, and the hope found only in embracing Jesus as Lord. In verse 5, the Apostle John had highlighted the...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
John 1:1-5 — The Logos
September 27th, 2024
Understanding John's Use of the term LogosThe Gospel of John begins with the bold claim: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1). This verse introdu...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
The Gospel of John — Prologue
September 20th, 2024
John: A Unique Theologically Rich NarrativeThe Gospel of John stands out within the New Testament canon. It is distinctiveness in the Canon is evident by its deep theological insights and emphasis on ...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
Zechariah 11 — The False Shepherds
August 2nd, 2024
In Zechariah 11, God expresses His displeasure with the leaders (shepherds) of His people. The prophecy highlights the consequences of rejecting the Messiah (God’s True Shepherd) and the resulting jud...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
Zechariah 10:8 — The Whistle of the Shepherd
July 26th, 2024
Zechariah 10:8 says, I will whistle for them and gather them, For I will redeem them; And they shall increase as they once increased.The imagery in this verse portrays the relationship between the she...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
Zechariah 10:4-12 — A Promise of Hope and Restoration
July 19th, 2024
The central theme of Zechariah 10:4-12 is God's restoration and redemption of His people. While Zechariah 9 portrays God as a warrior, the emphasis in Zechariah 10 is on God as the Shepherd. Zechariah...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
Zechariah 10:1-3 — The Delusion of Idolatry
July 12th, 2024
Zechariah 10:1-3 speaks to God’s provision, the futility of false idols, and His judgment against unfaithful leaders. Verse 1 begins with a call to ask the LORD for rain in the springtime, highlightin...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
Zechariah 9:11-17 — The Blessings of the Coming Messiah
July 5th, 2024
In Zechariah 9:11-17, God is addressing the Jewish exiles still in Babylon. Because of God's faithfulness and His covenants with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel), He promises to bring the Jewish Dia...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
Older