Two Turtledoves, or two young Pigeons
In ancient times, after a woman gave birth, she was to bring an offering to the temple for her purification. Mary’s offering was that of a poor person.
Someone who lacks the financial resources and essentials for a certain standard of living.
In ancient times, after a woman gave birth, she was to bring an offering to the temple for her purification. Mary’s offering was that of a poor person.
Slavery was a reality of the ancient world. But it was not to be perpetual. The Hebrew people were commanded to set their slaves free in the seventh year.
What was the sin of Sodom? Why was destroyed? Many people assume it was due to homosexual activity. However, the Bible provides a different answer.
The Lord Jesus calls us to sell our possessions and give the money to poor people. When we do this we are building up for ourselves treasures in heaven.
The Lord Jesus says poor people are blessed. However, many Christians trivialize that amazing promise from the Messiah by spiritualizing it.
The Bible forbids us from defrauding poor people and immigrants of their just wages.
Paul says when we are spiritually reborn, we become a βnewβ creation. But what does that mean? What does the evidence show us?
The Bible is clear. We believers are to welcome immigrants. The Bible commands us to love them as ourselves.
[Adventures in Faith: India; 1991] Alexander and I departed New Zealand and arrived in India.
[Adventures in Faith: England; 1992] During the month of Ramadan, the four of us lived with our Muslim friend Zayan.