Author Archives: PastorDave

“He drew a circle and shut me out- We drew a circle that took him in”

“He drew a circle and shut me out – Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout; Love and I had the wit to win – We drew a circle that took him in.” ~Edwin Markham I have remembered my long-time dear … Continue reading

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Observing the Traditional Passover Celebration

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 5 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, … Continue reading

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Keeping the Passover

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 4 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, … Continue reading

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“He is NOT here! He is RISEN!”

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 29 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, … Continue reading

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A Gift of Love…and the Lust for Blood Money

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 3 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, … Continue reading

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The Evil Cast of Characters Who Killed the Lord Jesus

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 2 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, … Continue reading

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The Story of the Passion of the Christ | Table of Contents / Lessons Index

These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, yes, I confess that I capitalized on the popularity and … Continue reading

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The Wicked Plot to Kill Jesus

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 1 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. … Continue reading

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‘HOT TAKE’ ON PROVERBS 18.1-2…

“Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all judgment. A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his own opinion.” ~Proverbs 18.1-2 I read these words day before yesterday in my Daily Encounter … Continue reading

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Second Missionary Journey: Thessalonica, Berea, Athens

ACTS: Church on Mission | Lesson 17 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read Acts 17.1-34 INTRODUCTION / CONNECTIONS / CONTEXT 1/ This lesson is a continuation of the last lesson, and the narrative of this second missionary journey will … Continue reading

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