Category Archives: Jesus’ ministry

DAILY LIFE IN JESUS’ TIME . . .

Today, I’m breaking away from my daily narratives of those who may have lived in the time when Jesus lived among them. How they lived, what they believed, how they interacted, what problems did they face – all contribute to … Continue reading

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RACHEL, THE WEDDING PLANNER . . .

The young couple had just finished the ritual of marriage. Weddings in Cana were nothing to sneeze at. The party could last for seven days or more, so this could mean considerable expense for the family. It was a social … Continue reading

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MAHALA, THE LEPER – OUTCAST . . .

I was only a young man when the dreaded disease began to take over my body. Prior to that horrible time in my life, I had been strong and healthy. People looked up to me. I was honored by many … Continue reading

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A GIRL NAMED HADASSAH

Where I live, women- especially young ones, are treated as inferior. Their main purpose in life is to be enslaved by their male counterparts, produce children and be keepers of the household. It isn’t much different being part of a … Continue reading

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WITNESS FROM 18 YEARS BEFORE

REUBEN – PURVEYOR OF FINE LINEN Every year at the time of the Passover, we merchants could count on making a good portion of our yearly income. People from all over the country would arrive in droves to make their … Continue reading

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SECONDHAND WITNESS – CALEB

My home is near the small town of Bethlehem. It is noted for the many sheep that roam across the land in search of greener pastures. The life of a shepherd might be considered by some as one of the … Continue reading

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THE LITTLE BOY SHE CARRIED . . .

(FROM MARY’S POINT OF V IEW) We made the arduous trip to Jerusalem each year for the Passover celebration. Our family with many other relatives formed a caravan of sorts and traveled over rough terrain to pay homage to our … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART 20

MIRIAM & JOEL – A STABLE OWNER & HIS WIFE I am Miriam, the wife of a stable owner. My husband, Joel, owns a small herd of donkeys. We’re under the thumb of the Roman empire and must continue to … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART 19

AHAVA – THE PROSTITUTE My name is Ahava, which means “love.” The work I do is devoid of love, but it brings in the necessary means to provide for my family. I am a prostitute. I began this journey at … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART 16

This series is a grouping of fictional sketches of various characters Jesus might have met during His time on earth. Though these characters aren’t all real, they could have been. The story of Jesus’ ministry and time on earth is … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART ELEVEN

This series is a grouping of fictional sketches of various characters Jesus might have met during His time on earth. Though they aren’t all real, they could have been. The story of Jesus’ ministry and time on earth is rich … Continue reading

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