By Dr. Bill Patterson An amazing encounter took place on Jesus’ last trip to Jerusalem. As he neared an unnamed village between Samaria and Galilee, 10 lepers approached him. “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” they called out from a distance (Luke 17:13). Jesus could have healed the men immediately, but instead he asked […]
By Dr. Bill Patterson “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14). Since Immanuel means “God with us,” it is easy to see why Matthew and Luke considered this a prophecy of the virgin birth given nearly 800 years before Jesus fulfilled […]
By Dr. Bill Patterson “Go tell his disciples and Peter,” the angel said to the women at the tomb (Mark 16:7). Why mention Peter? Peter had denied Christ just three days before (14:66-72). Even so, Jesus wanted Peter to know he lived. Jesus still had work for Peter to do. Have you ever denied […]
By Bill Patterson Shortly before the Soviet Union broke apart, a missionary obtained permission to distribute Bibles in a public high school in Moscow. He chose to distribute copies labeled The Book. A stocky, squared-jawed man (who turned out to be the principal) met him at the door. The missionary thought the man looked […]
By Dr. Bill Patterson The Korean farmer showed missionary Danny Henderson the graves of his ancestors. The mounds formed neat rows up the side of a steep mountain. “You’ve taken good care of them,” Henderson replied as he noticed the spotless condition of the dozens of burial mounds. “Yes, but that’s not why I brought you,” […]
