We learn that “in front of” Jesus, there was a man suffering from dropsy (today called “edema”). We are not told if he is one of the guests or is just passing by. Imagining this Gospel in either ...

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Two weeks ago I began answering a question sent in by a reader about which day we should set aside for worship. The first column was a list of Scriptural observations that points to the fact that ...

The God of Israel and of Jesus is the God of Exodus who leads His people from the desert to the promised land, from a dry and dusty land to a well-watered garden, from slavery toward sabbath. Jesus ...

Jesus Christ is known for His teachings of love, compassion, and mercy, but many people don't realize He also challenged the ...

With Good Friday behind us and Easter Sunday before us, many in the Christian community may overlook the significance of today – Holy Saturday – the day when Jesus rested in his tomb. It comes right ...

I am a superb rule follower, almost to a fault. I’ve been this way for as long as I can remember. I lean on structure, believing that following a path clearly set out before me will keep me from ...

This is French artist James Tissot’s depiction of Jesus healing a crippled woman on the Sabbath against the opposition of the synagogue leader. Tissot lived from 1836-1902. (Courtesy Photo) The story ...