Begin at the Beginning

After Jesus’ was raised up from the grave, He joined a conversation with two of His disciples as they walked along the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus. He listened to them talk about Jesus of Nazareth and their lost hope of a Messiah to deliver them from Roman occupation. Then Jesus admonished them for being slow to believe. Beginning with Moses, Jesus taught them about the Messiah. (Luke 24:27)
Why did Jesus start with Moses? Because all truth and all righteousness were established in the beginning.

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The Heart of Worship - A Short Story

The Heart of Worship - A Short Story

Waves of water came in a rush, washing over me like a tide to sweep me away. The tidal flow felt like a heavenly flood. I opened my eyes to see ripples in the steaming black coffee in my cup. I blinked, wondering what was happening to me. Squeezing my eyes shut, I tried to go on with my morning prayers, only to be startled by a nudge on my shoulder. A man said, “You’re going on a tour around the globe, a holiday like no other.”

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