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  Dear Saints, Let us look closely at Joseph this Christmas in our present society's quest and chase for what is in it for me. Of course, more has been written and sung about Mary, the virgin mother of Jesus Christ, and rightly so. Let’s see if we can wear the shoes of Joseph and listen to his portion of the Christmas story: “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” 22...

Dear Saints, In the context of suffering for Christ, Apostle Peter says to the pilgrims: “ For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God;  and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 Now, “If the righteous one is scarcely saved,   Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?” 19 Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.” 1 Peter 4:17-19. What exactly is Peter saying to these suffering pilgrims? Will believers in Christ receive the same judgment as those who do not believe and obey the gospel? Peter had previously established and stated some facts that Jesus suffered for sinners; whosoever believes in Christ will be saved from God’s judgment. Also, see Romans 8:1, for there is no condemnation for all that believe and trust in Christ. Therefore, Peter must be referring to a different type of judgment. ...

Dear Saints,   Are you suffering for Christ or just suffering? These two are different. We can suffer for our own making, like being a “busybody in other people's business.” For example, you saw your neighbor’s new car. You bought yours, and now you can barely pay for it, and you are working two jobs and can’t sleep.   When do we suffer for Christ, and why?   We continue our study of 1 Peter. Apostle Peter encourages the suffering pilgrims and us as follows:   “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. 14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.   On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murd...

Dear Saints, Even the unbelieving in Christ are asking the same question. Is the world coming to an end? What are we supposed to be doing, and how will we live?   Continuing Covid-19’s devastation, natural disasters, wars and real threats of nuclear catastrophe, increased violence, etc., are causing people to ask, is the end here?   Have you considered that the Jewish people were scattered worldwide for thousands of years? They now exist since 1948 as a nation of Israel. This fulfills God’s promise to bring them back to His land. Israel as a country is very significant in God’s timeline.   Continuing our study of 1 Peter, apostle Peter states as follows:   “But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” 9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one anoth...