Understanding Joseph’s Dilemma: A Cultural Perspective
Why did Joseph have to divorce Mary if they weren’t married yet? It helps to know the ancient culture when trying to interpret stories like the birth of Jesus. Marriages in Jesus’ time had three phases: Initiation (paying the bride price), Preparation (preparing the home for a family), and Consummation (the wedding feast- usually a…
Faith Lessons from Mary’s Life
As we look at the life of Mary, we see three aspects of the life of faith. First, Mary’s submission to the will of God in the face of the unknown displays an uncommon faith. Her submission stems from her understanding of who she knows God to be: “I am the Lord’s servant. May it…
The Wonder of Life: Elizabeth’s Inspiring Journey
“Your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren, for nothing will be impossible with God” (Luke 1:36). First, Human life sparkles with the grandeur of God! From life in the womb to old age, human life is unique. Think…
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