John Grabara Buy the Land How are we to view what is happening around us? How are we to react to it? One purpose of the Bible is to leave us examples and the Book of Jeremiah is one such example. A survey of Jeremiah points out parallels between … [Read more...]
God of the Living
John Grabara God of the Living What happens after death? Some believe they go to heaven. Some believe you just stop existing, that there is nothing after death. The Last Great Day explains God's plan for all who ever lived. Christ explained that … [Read more...]
The Clouds of Heaven
John Grabara The Clouds of Heaven In this sermonette we’ll look at one theme of the Feast of Trumpets. It’s a theme that is repeated a number of times throughout the Bible. The theme we’ll review today is the theme of clouds. Just how do … [Read more...]
Render Unto God
John Grabara Render Unto God The Pharisees and Herodians sent a faction to test Christ by asking “Is it lawful to pay tribute to Caesar?” Christ’s answer stuns them. Not only is it lawful to render tribute to Caesar, but, more importantly, we … [Read more...]
Denial, Repentance, Forgiveness
John Grabara Denial, Repentance, Forgiveness Two events, almost 2,000 years apart, bring into focus the sin of denial. We cover Peter's denial of Christ, his repentance and forgiveness. Christ knew Peter would repent. Christ asked him three … [Read more...]
Psalm 27 – My Light and Salvation
John Grabara Psalm 27 – My Light and Salvation Psalm 27 is recited twice daily by many Jewish communities during the Month of Elul. Jewish sages identify 3 fall Feast Holy Days (the Last Great Day is conflated with the Feast of Tabernacles). … [Read more...]
No One Should Be Shaken
John Grabara No One Should Be Shaken In times of societal and cultural chaos many people’s foundations are weakened and destroyed. When the rain descends, and the floods come, and the winds blow and beat on their house, it will fall. And great … [Read more...]
Humble, Contrite, Trembling
John Grabara Humble, Contrite, Trembling Solomon asked, "Who can build God a temple?" God gives an unexpected answer in Isaiah 66. He chooses the humble, the contrite and the trembling to build Him a spiritual temple. Who are the humble? Who … [Read more...]
Give Thanks Always
John Grabara Give Thanks Always As society moves away from God, thanksgiving becomes rare. Paul tells us, as children of God, to give thanks always for everything - the good as well as the bad. … [Read more...]
Shield of Faith
John Grabara Shield of Faith The shield of faith not only protects the individual, but also protects each other. Paul understood the strength of the "tortoise" formation used by the Roman legions and how it applies to God's spiritual soldiers. … [Read more...]
