As I read chapter 31 I must confess that I was disappointed. The problem is that The Revelation to John is always read from a theological perspective and The Story’s authors try to present this text without any theological bias...

Chapter 30 tells us of the final days of Paul’s life. As I reflected on his life and ministry I thought of how closely Paul followed Jesus’ example. We know that Paul had some sin or cross that he carried his whole life but there is not scriptural reference that talks of Paul’s life being less than perfect in its service to God after his conversion. As Jesus traveled to Jerusalem he knew that he was going to die there...

Chapter 29 covers the beginning of Paul’s ministry to right before his arrest which is covered in the next chapter. As I read this chapter I found 3 keys to Paul’s amazing results. Think of all of the people who accepted their relationship with the risen Christ because of Paul’s efforts. Look at all of the churches that...

Chapter 28 is a historical report of the birth of the Christian Church. They would not be called Christians for over 50 years but there was a struggle for power between the Pharisees and the followers of Jesus within the Jewish community. Modern Judaism would be controlled by the beliefs of the Pharisees but Christianity would evolve into one of the largest religious movements ever seen...

Chapter 27 begs the question, so how will you react to the resurrection?The text tells the reaction of fear for the Jewish leaders who fear that Jesus’ followers would steal the body. Our text tells us of the reaction of the guards, and the women, and even of the first disciples to go to the tomb...

Chapter 26 tells us about the crucifixion of Jesus at the hands of the Romans and Jewish leaders. We have heard it a hundred times, but what does it really mean and how has it really affected us? Have we really been changed forever?...

Chapter 25 gives us the core of Jesus’ message; we have a choice between living God’s way, or living the World’s way. You can lose your life to God and save it, or you can live your life for yourself and lose it all...

Chapter 24 focuses on the way Jesus communicates with his followers and the masses. Everyone can hear the message of Jesus Christ but only those who will pay the price can be followers...

The promise of John and Jesus was made to us in the Old Testament. John was the prophetic voice calling the people to repent and prepare, and Jesus was the bringer of the new life promised. All that was promised would be given, just not in the way that people expected.The act of baptism was a physical act of repentance, turning from the old, and an embracing of a new life. Baptism by